Upgrade to SP2

Please check the following link before you start installing SP2:

http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com/2004/10/before-you-install-sp2.html

Raj

"h.z" wrote:

> hi,
> just a simple question;
>
> I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
> use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> yes, how?
>
> Thanks for help....
>
>
>
>
>

h.z wrote:

> hi,
> just a simple question;
>
> I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
> use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> yes, how?
>
> Thanks for help....
>
>
>
>
Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Thank you Will;
By the way, you mean that I have to choose "Upgrade(recommended)" from the
install drop-down box?

Thanks again.
"Will Denny" <willdenny DeleteThis @mvps.org> wrote in message
news:e9FNpuhqEHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi
>
> If the CD is one with SP2 integrated into it, you can upgrade your
existing
> version with it. Your files, programs and settings should intact, but you
> may like to backup any valuable data files beforehand.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
> "h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
> news:ugXCajhqEHA.3580@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > hi,
> > just a simple question;
> >
> > I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> > internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can
I
> > use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> > changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> > yes, how?
> >
> > Thanks for help...
>
>

Hi

Yes, if you choose the other option (New?) you will delete all that is
installed at the moment. The Upgrade option should retain everything.

--

Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
news:O4PA79hqEHA.3980@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Thank you Will;
> By the way, you mean that I have to choose "Upgrade(recommended)" from the
> install drop-down box?
>
> Thanks again.
> "Will Denny" <willdenny RemoveThis @mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:e9FNpuhqEHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>>
>> If the CD is one with SP2 integrated into it, you can upgrade your
> existing
>> version with it. Your files, programs and settings should intact, but
>> you
>> may like to backup any valuable data files beforehand.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
>> news:ugXCajhqEHA.3580@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> > hi,
>> > just a simple question;
>> >
>> > I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
>> > internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD.
>> > Can
> I
>> > use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
>> > changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
>> > yes, how?
>> >
>> > Thanks for help...
>>
>>
>
>