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Bebi
08-10-2005, 12:54 AM
It just says failed it, might be because my xp is a copied version :P... is there any other way to install the pack without windows updates or ordering the cd? I assume the installer is out there somewhere
tesco
08-10-2005, 01:06 AM
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
4play
08-10-2005, 01:47 AM
Download Size: 272391 KB

Estimated Download Time: 1 min @ 56K

I think they are a bit hopefully when they say it should take 1 min to download 270 megs on 56k.

that is the full installer and is really only for installing on multiple machines. you may need to change your serial key to get that to install.

you will need to get a keygen like mskey4in1, should not be too hard to find.
tesco
08-10-2005, 01:57 AM
Download Size: 272391 KB

Estimated Download Time: 1 min @ 56K

I think they are a bit hopefully when they say it should take 1 min to download 270 megs on 56k.
I noticed that too, had to start the download for myself to make sure it was actually the right thing. :lol:
Bebi
08-10-2005, 02:01 AM
well I only use my home computer so should I install it?
4play
08-10-2005, 02:12 AM
yes it the full installer.
tesco
08-10-2005, 02:14 AM
IMO it's the best way to install it.
You can also, after installing, either burn the installer to a disc for if you reinstall windows, or use it to slipstream SP2 into your XP disc.

This might have a bit of info to help you decide if you install SP2 or not: http://everythingguide.info/index.php?article=Service%20Pack%202
Bebi
08-10-2005, 03:20 AM
well I got it installed via windows updates... my boot.ini file was edited to have a flashy boot screen but that done something to my kernal file making updates impossibles, fixed now :)
GonWild
08-12-2005, 10:08 PM
hm..I had a strange sp2 problem as well... the screen just blacked out after 10 seconds on the desktop after restarting. Sp1 worked fine. Then I upgraded the BIOS... and all is well now... strange yes
camstuf
08-15-2005, 10:42 AM
XP SP2 crashes my Emachines laptop: Would not boot up, had to completely reformatt. Emachines said they would send an email when it was safe to install SP2. That was a year ago. Didn't try it on my Emachines PC, I'm scared.
THE DUDE
08-19-2005, 01:40 PM
Hi I'm sorry to rehash this subject but I was wondering how most of you feel about XP sp2 is it THE SH*T or just sh*t. After I installed it the first time my machine wouldn't even start I had to do a factory restore and lost everything.

Does it make a difference?

Are there any advantages/disadvantages to installing it?
peat moss
08-20-2005, 12:56 AM
Heres 10 reason's security should be #1 .


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx


Screw #7 if a pirate copy of xp . :D
THE DUDE
08-24-2005, 12:17 AM
Screw #7 if a pirate copy of xp . :D

Good to know.

Thanks Peat.
peat moss
08-24-2005, 12:32 AM
Screw #7 if a pirate copy of xp . :D

Good to know.

Thanks Peat.



It was tongue in cheek you can still get critiical updates with an easy hack or use Firefox instead to d/l. I would recomend down loading all the critical updates.

Sorry Dude, I was trying to be funny and it did n't work. ;)
THE DUDE
08-24-2005, 01:54 PM
It was funny but it's also a good to know that u should take some kind of precautions if u r using a ill-gotten copy.

Not that there are any pirates at the this forum. Yar.