Install SP1 before SP2?

[Maluno]

I just installed Windows XP Pro on a new computer I built, and I have installed all of the graphics drivers/ chipset drivers/ etc.

I have to install SP1 before SP2, right? And can I just let windows update do all of that when I connect it to the internet, or should I download the Service Packs on another patched PC and burn it to a cd in order to minimize security exposure? I have Nvidea Firewall on the new PC, and I can put some antivirus software on there in order to harden it while I use windows update. So what are your suggestions?

 

[stars]

You can just install SP2 no need to install SP1 first.

 

[Maluno]

Ok thanks a lot for your quick response! I'm going to download the offline installation and burn it to a cd, so I don't jeopardize my virgin install.

 

[orion23]

The way you are going to do it is a "waste of time"

Why don't you try to combine your original "old" cd with the SP2 files so it installs everything the first time.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

 

[RVN]

Originally posted by: orion23
The way you are going to do it is a "waste of time"

He just finished installing a fresh XP and drivers ...read the post. Slipstreaming and re-installing at this point would be the waste of time.

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: orion23
The way you are going to do it is a "waste of time"

Why don't you try to combine your original "old" cd with the SP2 files so it installs everything the first time.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

That whole link is a waste of time, thanks to AutoStreamer