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XPSP2 ready, where?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by wahlroot, 2004/10/27.

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  1. 2004/10/27
    wahlroot

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    Just got the notice that updates are ready for my computer. Windows XPSP2. I am not ready to install it yet. It says Size: 75.0MB-266MB. Can someone tell me where on my computer that it is. I would like to copy it to a CD for later. Then turn off automatic update, and get rid of the notice.
     
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    When I downloaded the full version from MS Catalog, it went to a subfolder of C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp. I seem to recall that it had some long alpha string name. Since it was 278,927,592 bytes I copied it to another drive and renamed it to SP2, which seems too simple, what?

    Now that I reconsider, I doubt if any of this applies to your download however since you were getting it in a different form and from a different source.

    Good luck with your search.
     
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    wahlroot

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    I did not download it. Automatic Update downloaded it from the Microsoft Update site. I need to find it to burn to a CD and delete it. Then it should not bother me to install it.
     
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    Um,
    Why not install it? Then you shouldn't be bothered by the prompt.
    It would not be advisable to archive a machine specific (express install) SP2 update anyway. Best to as suggested, download the full install from the posted link, and copy to a CD, or have MS send it to you, and maybe slipstream the update with your original XP disc.
     
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    Post Removed Due to Lack of Content. SRJ
     
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    Went into my hard drive to look around. Since it is windows, I went there first. A whole lot of files in there. Nothing rang a bell. Worked backward to C: and there was a folder called SP2. In there was a file called KB835935-SP2-enu. Self Extracting Cabinet. Clicked on it, and it extracted to a new folder called e0d43fe5cfsd7de895. It tried to install, but I canceled out. Burned both folders to CD, and deleted them from C:. Turned off Automatic Update, and it quit bugging me. Will order the CD from Microsoft for later. Thanks every one.
     
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