Trouble Downloading SP2

I have Auto download turned on, but says my computer is up to date but have
not received SP2, When I look at history update SP2 download was cancelled.
But am receiving other updates, has anyone got any clues.
thanks

tracey wrote:

> I have Auto download turned on, but says my computer is up to date but have
> not received SP2, When I look at history update SP2 download was cancelled.
> But am receiving other updates, has anyone got any clues.
> thanks
Hi

I never uses Windows Update to install a service pack.

To install SP2 without using WU:

SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
(standalone "network" version, 266 MB):

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


If you think that download is to large, you can get the same
file on a CD from Microsoft.

The Windows XP SP2 CD order point:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx



Also, before installing SP2, you should take a look at the
followng sites:

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Service Pack Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm



For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
after a SP2 installation, take a look here:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...TNGP14.phx.gbl


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

Staples is supposed to have the SP2 CDs for free.

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" <Torgeir.Bakken-> wrote in message
news:...
> tracey wrote:
>
>> I have Auto download turned on, but says my computer is up to date but
>> have not received SP2, When I look at history update SP2 download was
>> cancelled.
>> But am receiving other updates, has anyone got any clues.
>> thanks
> Hi
>
> I never uses Windows Update to install a service pack.
>
> To install SP2 without using WU:
>
> SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
> (standalone "network" version, 266 MB):
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>
>
> If you think that download is to large, you can get the same
> file on a CD from Microsoft.
>
> The Windows XP SP2 CD order point:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>
>
>
> Also, before installing SP2, you should take a look at the
> followng sites:
>
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
>
> How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm
>
> Service Pack Installation Checklist
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
>
>
> For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
> after a SP2 installation, take a look here:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...TNGP14.phx.gbl
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

It's been said here a number of times. Order the CD from
Microsoft or resellers. Even magazines dealing with
computer stuff delivered this month SP2 in CD.


>-----Original Message-----
>I have Auto download turned on, but says my computer is
up to date but have
>not received SP2, When I look at history update SP2
download was cancelled.
>But am receiving other updates, has anyone got any clues.
>thanks
>.
>

Thanks for help,
I had a look at the download you suggested my question is can you use that
file for a stand alone computer is says only for IT Professionals and
Networks.?
Thnaks again for your help

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> tracey wrote:
>
> > I have Auto download turned on, but says my computer is up to date but have
> > not received SP2, When I look at history update SP2 download was cancelled.
> > But am receiving other updates, has anyone got any clues.
> > thanks
> Hi
>
> I never uses Windows Update to install a service pack.
>
> To install SP2 without using WU:
>
> SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
> (standalone "network" version, 266 MB):
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>
>
> If you think that download is to large, you can get the same
> file on a CD from Microsoft.
>
> The Windows XP SP2 CD order point:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>
>
>
> Also, before installing SP2, you should take a look at the
> followng sites:
>
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
>
> How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm
>
> Service Pack Installation Checklist
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
>
>
> For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
> after a SP2 installation, take a look here:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...TNGP14.phx.gbl
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

tracey wrote:

> Thanks for help,
> I had a look at the download you suggested my question is can
> you use that file for a stand alone computer is says only for
> IT Professionals and Networks.?
Hi

Yes, you can use it on a stand alone computer as well, it is
exactly the same file that is on the SP2 CD that you can order
from here:


The Windows XP SP2 CD order point
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx