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More info?)
Ramesh, am doing the (2 hour) download now. As a back-up I've also ordered
the CD. BUT - I already downloaded and installed SP2. So why can't I find
the downloaded SP2 on my hdd? Did it delete itself in the extended tidy-up
process, after it installed?
I looked in Add/Remove programs. The option to uninstall SP2 is there, but
there is no program size (as with all the other progs listed) which seems to
indicate the answer to last question is "yes".
So, what am I to do with the exe file currently downloading?
The intention is to create a "slipstream" CD, but can/will Autostream be
able to "see" inside the exe file to get the data it needs? I'm loathe to
execute the exe file, since I don't want a double loading of SP2 .... how
did you create your slipstream disk? It's certainly not as straightforward
as with SP1, per the manual previously mentioned! ...
Finally - would you take a look at my first posting today (SP2, Catch22)
please ?
Thanks, Len
"Ramesh [MVP]" <ramesh@nojunkmails.com@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Len,
>
> Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals and
> Developers:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
> (>260MB download)
>
> Or, order the XP SP2 CD from MS, free of charge:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
>
> --
> Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>
> "Len Dolby" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
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> Credit where it's due, Ramesh!
> NEW problem, associated with this. D/l autostreamer, also printed off the
> instruction manual (applicable to SP1).
> But - WHERE is SP2 update file? I can't find it on my hdd? Is it called
> something else?
> Len
>
>
> "Ramesh [MVP]" <ramesh@nojunkmails.com@mvps.org> wrote in message
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>> You're most welcome Len. I appreciate for taking time to provide your
>> feedback.
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
>>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>
>> "Len Dolby" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
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>> Jerry, the question you originally asked was valid for the vast majority
>> of
>> users.
>> The answer (and links) received are extremely valuable to the vast
>> majority
>> of users.
>> Thank you for posting the question.
>> What a pity your final post did not reflect the thanks of the vast
>> majority
>> of users, who
>> will benefit from Ramesh's advice and guidance.
>> I'll rectify your omission. THANKS, RAMESH !! Very helpful. I've passed
>> on
>> the info to a couple of friends who I know will appreciate it, esp as one
>> is
>> installing a new mb/processor in the very near future!
>> Len
>>
>> "Jerry" <NoSpamChiefZeke@MSN.com> wrote in message
>> news:%231NazYRmEHA.2764@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>> Slipstream requires a user to have a CD burner and I do not have one nor
>>> do I want one. I have no possible use for one and don't mention the
>>> ability to slipstream, that is not enough justification.
>>>
>>> "Ramesh [MVP]" <ramesh@nojunkmails.com@mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:e7fEV5ImEHA.3352@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> Jerry,
>>>>
>>>> A repair install using the base XP CD will revert everything back (the
>>>> added
>>>> updates, Service Packs etc). To prevent that, you can slipstream the
>>>> SP2
>>>> with Windows XP and then create a integrated XP SP2 CD. Slipstreaming
>>>> SP2
>>>> is
>>>> discussed here: http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7262. I used
>>>> Autostreamer, which took ~30 min to copy/integrate the files/create the
>>>> ISO.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
>>>>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jerry" <NoSpamChiefZeke@MSN.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:up%236b6HmEHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> System has been updated to SP2.
>>>>
>>>> If a repair install is required can it be done successfully using the
>>>> XP
>>>> CD
>>>> without messing with SP2 or will everything revert back?
>>>>
>>>> I'm asking because I think that is going to be a major issue with some
>>>> folks
>>>> doing motherboard, etc upgrades and the answer not readily apparent.
>>>>
>>>> Jerry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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