Can I download Windows XP SP1 to a disc?

[Rick67]

When Microsoft releases the OFFICIAL Windows XP SP1 tomorrow, will I be able to download it to a disc or will it only be available through Windows Update? I'd like to be able to put it on a disc so when I do clean installs I've got it. Anyone know? Thanks,

 

[HalfCrazy]

You can d/l it right now if you wanted too. Below is a direct link to the service-pack1 and it's 133mb big.

Windows XP Service-Pack 1

 

[Chain777]

The "Official" release is available. Just check the forums for a link. It's MS certified. I know, because I already downloaded and installed it. And yes, you can burn it to a CD after you download it.

Halfcrazy beat me too it. Use his link, it works fine.

 

[Mucho]

I've already successfully slipstreamed it using the example here.

 

[RVN]

Thanks for the link Mucho. I used it the other day for two new installs.

...or maybe I should say Thanks Mucho, for the link! ...or maybe Mucho, Thanks! Appreciate itl.

 

[IsOs]

Will the service pack works on both XP Home and XP Pro?

 

[RVN]

It will install on both and/or slipstream on both. I did it yesterday, one pro and one home.

 

[Rick67]

How do you guys know this is the official Microsoft SP1 final release?? I don't know if I should trust it. Also, is this just for XP Home or all versions?

 

[Athlon4all]

You will be able to download the "network" version whoich includes everything (for any install of XP Pro/Home) and this can be used not only to slipstream SP1 into a XP i386 folder, but obviously can be installed from the HD.