SP2 help?

[Mike]

Have just had one of our pc's F disked and Windows XP reinstalled.

Now need to re instal SP2 but can't locate the disc :( Has anyone got a SP2 disc I could borrow so I can avoid downloading? Will pay p&p etc

tvm :)

[Kandyman]

Nope sorry.

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It would be quicker to download rather then waiting for post?

[Christopher]

I've got a few, if I find one tomorrow would be happy to send, but by the time you get it it might be quicker to download!!

Just let me know

[Mike]

Thanks :D Could I download it as an` exe file to a cd and then shove it in the pc that needs it?

[Christopher]

Not sure its an exe - but you *could* install XP, connect to internet then use the autoupdate and let it download sp2 ... I'll send teh CD if its easier in the long run!!

[Mike]

Christopher,

I appreciate the offer :)

I eventually managed to download and instal -phew!

tvm

[Christopher]

Christopher,

I appreciate the offer :)

I eventually managed to download and instal -phew!

tvm

Glad it worked Mike ;)

[BMC123]

To save the hassle of doing that again (installing XP and then SP2) why not simply make yourself a "slipstream" disk?

for full information go here:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

(please note this is perfectly legal for you to do, as long as you only use your own discs and its for your own PC) :)

I have even went a step further, in that every month I make a new CD up with all the updates installed already and you can even get really techy and make up a DVD with all your software on it as well (but thats a bit too geeky for even me :D )

[Mike]

tvm :) BMC 123.

Grateful for the advice