xp updates

I have an old (2003) laptop that I trying to put back in service. I need to
download sp 2 but can't figure out how to do it. Windows update only seems
to offer sp3 but I can't download it until I have sp2. Any ideas?
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rclid

Create a slipstream CD
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9E368D3CDB5A

Read here first: Windows XP Service Pack 2/3 Problem Solver
http://winhlp.com/node/125

Good luck


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"rclid" wrote:

> I have an old (2003) laptop that I trying to put back in service. I need to
> download sp 2 but can't figure out how to do it. Windows update only seems
> to offer sp3 but I can't download it until I have sp2. Any ideas?
> --
> rclid

rclid wrote:
> I have an old (2003) laptop that I trying to put back in service. I need
> to
> download sp 2 but can't figure out how to do it. Windows update only
> seems to offer sp3 but I can't download it until I have sp2. Any ideas?

Now is a great time to point you to one of the easiest ways to find
information on problems you may be having and solutions others have found:

Search using Google!
http://www.google.com/
(How-to: http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/basics.html )


You do not need SP2 to install SP3. You do need *at least* SP1 installed.
So if you have SP1 installed - just install SP3 and then all post-SP3
patches.

Windows XP SP1a for IT Professionals (it works for anyone really)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...-023443E29D78&

Windows XP SP2 for IT Professionals (it works for anyone really)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9E368D3CDB5A

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-fe22559d164e

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1E1555D4F3D4

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

HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched
[You may be able to skip Step #4 but YMMV]
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...66ae41add7dd2b
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
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rclid wrote:
> I have an old (2003) laptop that I trying to put back in service. I need
> to
> download sp 2 but can't figure out how to do it. Windows update only
> seems
> to offer sp3 but I can't download it until I have sp2. Any ideas?