Sevice Pack 2 for XP

I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2 without
IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?

1. Install WinXP SP2; see
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...f3684dcbf4a0cb

Direct download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a

2. Enable Automatic Updates and install all post-SP2 critical updates.

3. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Wolfy20 wrote:
> I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2
> without
> IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?

Wrong. SP2 *can* be installed without IE7.
IE7 can *NOT* be installed unless SP2 is.

If you are attempting to install SP2 from either of the Update sites and
it will not install then use the Methods listed on this page:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

If it still will not install, suggest you download the entire package or
order it on CD and pay the shipping cost only:

Entire SP2 package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

SP2 CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx

Then read this prior to installing it: Preparing for installation
http://winhlp.com/node/125#Preparing_for_installation


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============



Wolfy20 wrote:

> I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2 without
> IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?

Wolfy20 wrote:
> I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2.

So download and install it.

> I can't install SP2 without IE 7

False.

> and can't install IE 7 without SP2.

True.

> Any suggestions?

Install SP2 and then install IE7.

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MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Thanks a lot. This worked for. I am up and running.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 1. Install WinXP SP2; see
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...f3684dcbf4a0cb
>
> Direct download:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>
> 2. Enable Automatic Updates and install all post-SP2 critical updates.
>
> 3. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
>
> Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>
> And I strongly recommend using
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>
> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>
> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
> installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>
> IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx
>
> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>
> Release Notes
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Wolfy20 wrote:
> > I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2
> > without
> > IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?
>
>

I appreciate your help. The previous suggestion worked so I did not get the
opportunity to take your advice.

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Wrong. SP2 *can* be installed without IE7.
> IE7 can *NOT* be installed unless SP2 is.
>
> If you are attempting to install SP2 from either of the Update sites and
> it will not install then use the Methods listed on this page:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> If it still will not install, suggest you download the entire package or
> order it on CD and pay the shipping cost only:
>
> Entire SP2 package
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> SP2 CD
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>
> Then read this prior to installing it: Preparing for installation
> http://winhlp.com/node/125#Preparing_for_installation
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
>
> Wolfy20 wrote:
>
> > I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2 without
> > IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?
>

YW & thanks very much for your feedback!

Wolfy20 wrote:
> Thanks a lot. This worked for. I am up and running.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> 1. Install WinXP SP2; see
>> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...f3684dcbf4a0cb
>>
>> Direct download:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>>
>> 2. Enable Automatic Updates and install all post-SP2 critical updates.
>>
>> 3. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
>>
>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>>
>> And I strongly recommend using
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>
>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>
>> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>> installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
>> it
>> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>>
>> IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx
>>
>> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>>
>> Release Notes
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Wolfy20 wrote:
>>> I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2
>>> without
>>> IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?

If the machine's running WinXP SP1 without problems and is 100% free
of any/all hijackware infections, you can avoid installing quite a
number of updates by installing WinXP SP3 manually instead of SP2.

WinXP SP3 Direct Download (316.4 MB):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4
--
~PA Bear

On Mar 31, 12:03*pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. Install WinXP SP2; see http://groups.google.com/group/micro...update/msg/84f...
>
> Direct download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...D=049c9dbe-3b8...
>
> 2. Enable Automatic Updates and install all post-SP2 critical updates.
>
> 3. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
>
> Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>
> And I strongly recommend usinghttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspxas the
> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>
> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>
> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
> installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. *If Optional
> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>
> IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applicationshttp://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti...
>
> What's New in Internet Explorer 7http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>
> Release Noteshttp://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Adminhttp://aumha.net
> DTS-Lhttp://dts-l.net/Wolfy20 wrote:
> > I just reinstalled XP Home Edition and need SP2. I can't install SP2
> > without
> > IE 7 and can't install IE 7 without SP2. Any suggestions?