XP SP2 won't install unless on AC

Hi,
I'm running XP-Home on a Toshiba Satellite A45-S121, which I've recently
reformatted with the factory disk. I'm now unable to install SP2 as the
"Power Saver" utility is messed-up and indicates I am running on battery
(even when the battery is removed!). I've been unable to get the problem
fixed or addressed by Toshiba, even though it's a known issue on OTHER
models. So I'm wondering if there's any way to get SP2 through another
means. Does anyone know if I can obtain it on disk or from a different
source which doesn't have the "must be on AC" component?

Thank you kindly,
Karen

BTW: I reformatted and updated this same way last April and did not have
this problem. I really cannot afford the Vista upgrade at this time.

You need to try Windows update. Under this method, Windows will
download all patches for you in small chunks using File Download
Manager. I suggest reconfigure your system to "download all updates for
me but let me choose when to install".

To do this, you will need to launch Control Panel, Security Center,
Automatic Updates.

You will be without SP2 for few minutes!! when you go online. Have you
got uptodate Virus protection on the system?

Hope this helps.


Karen wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm running XP-Home on a Toshiba Satellite A45-S121, which I've recently
> reformatted with the factory disk. I'm now unable to install SP2 as the
> "Power Saver" utility is messed-up and indicates I am running on battery
> (even when the battery is removed!). I've been unable to get the problem
> fixed or addressed by Toshiba, even though it's a known issue on OTHER
> models. So I'm wondering if there's any way to get SP2 through another
> means. Does anyone know if I can obtain it on disk or from a different
> source which doesn't have the "must be on AC" component?
>
> Thank you kindly,
> Karen
>
> BTW: I reformatted and updated this same way last April and did not have
> this problem. I really cannot afford the Vista upgrade at this time.

Hello Karen,

You can order a windows xp servicepack 2 cd here ;
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx

Hope this helps?

Best regards,
Michel Denie


"Karen" <> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I'm running XP-Home on a Toshiba Satellite A45-S121, which I've recently
> reformatted with the factory disk. I'm now unable to install SP2 as the
> "Power Saver" utility is messed-up and indicates I am running on battery
> (even when the battery is removed!). I've been unable to get the problem
> fixed or addressed by Toshiba, even though it's a known issue on OTHER
> models. So I'm wondering if there's any way to get SP2 through another
> means. Does anyone know if I can obtain it on disk or from a different
> source which doesn't have the "must be on AC" component?
>
> Thank you kindly,
> Karen
>
> BTW: I reformatted and updated this same way last April and did not have
> this problem. I really cannot afford the Vista upgrade at this time.