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XP PRO - SP1 to SP2

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RollingThunder

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Jan 7, 2005
Is there a way to download SP2 from Microsoft without it installing over itself? I have a legal copy with SP1 and am preparing for a fresh install of my OS. I know the SP2 CD can be ordered from MS but would prefer to download it all directly if that's possible.

I checked the MS site. It looks like you have to get it as an installing update option only.
 
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
Brief Description
This installation package is intended for IT professionals and developers downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network. If you're updating just one computer, please visit Windows Update

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en



But what I would recomend doing is this
Slipstreaming your own XP PRO SP2 install CD http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp
 
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