Free Windows XP SP2 CD Pro/Home available now...

[Kaijufan]

I can get SP2 now. Yay!

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: LoverBoyJ
thanks OP, saves me time to download.....

It takes 4-6 weeks delivery.

 

[ndolf]

nice

 

[Wolverine27]

thanks OP!

 

[kyparrish]

thanks!

 

[dragonlord2112]

Originally posted by: nVRuckus

Originally posted by: Denorek
Silly question here....

Does this let *cough* illegal copies of XP be updated?

No criminal intentions implied.

If SP1 is already installed yes

Uhm, no. Supposedly, the blacklist of illegal serial codes was expanded in sp2 and if you have them and install sp2 you are sunk. It will let you install sp2, but after reboot it will bring up the "lets activate windows" prompt. You will have to system restore just to boot again. That's what I heard....
BTW: The new wireless wizard absolutely rocks.

 

[Empire_DNH]

Thank you REdline!

 

[MaStAViC]

Originally posted by: dragonlord2112

Originally posted by: nVRuckus

Originally posted by: Denorek
Silly question here....

Does this let *cough* illegal copies of XP be updated?

No criminal intentions implied.

If SP1 is already installed yes

Uhm, no. Supposedly, the blacklist of illegal serial codes was expanded in sp2 and if you have them and install sp2 you are sunk. It will let you install sp2, but after reboot it will bring up the "lets activate windows" prompt. You will have to system restore just to boot again. That's what I heard....
BTW: The new wireless wizard absolutely rocks.

"My friend" downloaded and installed the developer version (I think that's what it was) version of SP2 last week and it's working for "him." "He" had SP1 installed before "he" upgraded to SP2.

-=MaStA ViC

 

[Oicur12]

Originally posted by: cyberia

Originally posted by: GOSHARKS
or you could just download the network installer (266mb) and burn it to cd...

Does anyone have a direct link to a complete download on the MS site? (I am too lazy to look for it ).

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

 

[modedepe]

Thanks OP!

 

[Rage187]

the regular single user download is available through windows update.

I know since I downloaded and installed it 30mins ago.

 

[Unforgiven]

thanx redline

:beer:

 

[THRILLHOv]

i was able to use the mar 04 update CD to slipstream SP1 can i use this disk to slipstream sp2, or do i need to DL that network one?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Comp625
I saw free SP2 CDs at Staples the other day so I'm guessing instead of waiting a month+, you can just come in and pickup the free CD.

Really? Whoa, that is a hot deal, especially for those who don't have broadband. Don't have to wait a month or two for MS to ship it, either. Even though I downloaded it, I might just pick up the CD version, usually there are some additional "goodies" on the SP CDs that aren't in the downloadable version, like updated utils, management tools, etc. So, does anyone know what "extras" are actually on the CD version?

 

[Abhi]

Ordered...

 

[McFly]

Thanks!

 

[cookj]

Thanks

 

[RobsTV]

If you don't feel like waiting for CD or download, you could just ask a friend to beat your PC with a hammer, and get similar results.

BTW, all updates have been available individually.
This just combines them all, then adds a bunch of crap that most use 3rd party software for, which does a better job of protecting.

Received my CD Monday, but I will not install in any systems yet, and yes it includes extras like support tools.
Beta is installed in a test system, and works fine, but all extras like firewall are turned off.

If you have a PC working fine, wait, or it may require you to spend hours on trying to get it working again, with end result of restoring back to non-SP2.

 

[captains]

thanx

 

[RBC]

I've upgraded 5 machines so far and all working well after a week now.

 

[Spores]

Thanks!!

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: RobsTV
If you don't feel like waiting for CD or download, you could just ask a friend to beat your PC with a hammer, and get similar results.

BTW, all updates have been available individually.
This just combines them all, then adds a bunch of crap that most use 3rd party software for, which does a better job of protecting.

Received my CD Monday, but I will not install in any systems yet, and yes it includes extras like support tools.
Beta is installed in a test system, and works fine, but all extras like firewall are turned off.

If you have a PC working fine, wait, or it may require you to spend hours on trying to get it working again, with end result of restoring back to non-SP2.

Wrong.

SP2 makes a number of core operating system changes that are NOT available as separate updates. The changes are detailed here. I have had no problem installing SP2 on two computers, and Microsoft provides free phone support for those people that do run into trouble. Please stop spreading FUD.

 

[Kaido]

nice, thanks a lot OP!

 

[cyberia]

Originally posted by: Oicur12
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Perfect. Thank you Oicur.

 

[raystorm]

I also got my SP2 cd in the mail yesterday. I know they made a mistake with the ordering page a few weeks ago.. but they sent the cd to me anyways! I personally am gonna wait for a smaller downloadable version (that 200mb+ one has extra stuff that isn't needed for Win XP Home) so I can create a slipstream xp since my XP is the original pre-sp1 version.