Stopping Partial Update dowload

I attempted to install XP SP2 using Automatic Update but had a complete
computer crash when I tried to install it. I had a Backup that was taken the
day before that I have reinstalled successfully, and I have since turned off
Automatic Backups, but I was partially through the download when I did the
backup. Now when I connect to the internet (using dial up) I am getting very
heavy usage, as if I am downloading the Service Pack still. I am well aware
of my usual usage and this is very heavy. Is there some way to cancell and
delete a partial download.

Brian Floyd

Brian;
Temporarily turn off Automatic Update:
Right click My Computer, click Properties.
Click Automatic Update tab.
Make selection as desired.

Follow step 5 on this link to delete what has already downloaded:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

Order SP-2 on CD per Step 1 on this link and follow the Service Pack
Installation Checklist to install SP-2.
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Turn on Automatic Update to desired setting.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Brian Floyd" <Brian > wrote in message
news:4F2AFAA0-C9F8-48A9-9161-...
>I attempted to install XP SP2 using Automatic Update but had a complete
> computer crash when I tried to install it. I had a Backup that was taken
> the
> day before that I have reinstalled successfully, and I have since turned
> off
> Automatic Backups, but I was partially through the download when I did the
> backup. Now when I connect to the internet (using dial up) I am getting
> very
> heavy usage, as if I am downloading the Service Pack still. I am well
> aware
> of my usual usage and this is very heavy. Is there some way to cancell
> and
> delete a partial download.
>
> Brian Floyd

Addendum,

I have since reattempted to download and install SP2 manually (not using
Automatic Updates, that is still turned off). I did the update in one go and
installed it with no troubles at all. I will continue to leave Automatic
Update off and periodically check them manually.
PS I always use Nortons Internet and Antivirus.
thanks
Brian Floyd

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Brian;
> Temporarily turn off Automatic Update:
> Right click My Computer, click Properties.
> Click Automatic Update tab.
> Make selection as desired.
>
> Follow step 5 on this link to delete what has already downloaded:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
>
> Order SP-2 on CD per Step 1 on this link and follow the Service Pack
> Installation Checklist to install SP-2.
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> Turn on Automatic Update to desired setting.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Brian Floyd" <Brian > wrote in message
> news:4F2AFAA0-C9F8-48A9-9161-...
> >I attempted to install XP SP2 using Automatic Update but had a complete
> > computer crash when I tried to install it. I had a Backup that was taken
> > the
> > day before that I have reinstalled successfully, and I have since turned
> > off
> > Automatic Backups, but I was partially through the download when I did the
> > backup. Now when I connect to the internet (using dial up) I am getting
> > very
> > heavy usage, as if I am downloading the Service Pack still. I am well
> > aware
> > of my usual usage and this is very heavy. Is there some way to cancell
> > and
> > delete a partial download.
> >
> > Brian Floyd
>
>
>

Brian;
Normally updates come out the second Tuesday of the month, so plan to check
accordingly.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Brian Floyd" <> wrote in message
news:683F2B1D-8116-4387-9EDB-...
> Addendum,
>
> I have since reattempted to download and install SP2 manually (not using
> Automatic Updates, that is still turned off). I did the update in one go
> and
> installed it with no troubles at all. I will continue to leave Automatic
> Update off and periodically check them manually.
> PS I always use Nortons Internet and Antivirus.
> thanks
> Brian Floyd