windows sp2

[IE security question 23423]

when windows no longer supports windows without sp2, will you still be able
to reload windows from the disk and download sp2?

 

[Bruce Hagen]

"IE security question 23423"
<IEsecurityquestion23423@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6DA2CCE6-C5C4-4D4B-A83C-CF8CD862805E@microsoft.com...
> when windows no longer supports windows without sp2, will you still be
> able
> to reload windows from the disk and download sp2?


I see no reason you wouldn't be able to, but if I were you, I would
download and SAVE SP2 from the link below and then put it on CD. Then you
can remove the download.

Service Pack 2 For XP
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Might as well get SP3 on another CD just to have around. Ant reason you
don't want/have it now? FYI: If your installation disk is for SP1a, you
can go directly to SP3 when reinstalling.

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

 

[philo]

IE security question 23423 wrote:
> when windows no longer supports windows without sp2, will you still be able
> to reload windows from the disk and download sp2?

sure

but why not go to SP3?

 

[Greg Russell]

In newsWRX8sTyKHA.5576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:

> ... if I were you, I would download and SAVE SP2 ...
> and then put it on CD. ...
> Might as well get SP3 on another CD just to have around.

Why "another CD"? They both fit on a single CD.

 

[Bruce Hagen]

"Greg Russell" <grussell@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:80nmmeFbdjU1@mid.individual.net...
> In newsWRX8sTyKHA.5576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
> Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>
>> ... if I were you, I would download and SAVE SP2 ...
>> and then put it on CD. ...
>> Might as well get SP3 on another CD just to have around.
>
> Why "another CD"? They both fit on a single CD.
>
>


I'm not that cheap that I need to put two programs on the same CD.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

 

[Greg Russell]

In news:%23ffyMEVyKHA.5292@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:

> I'm not that cheap that I need to put two programs on the same CD.

Yeah, each song on its own CD ... fuggin' brilliant.

 

[glee]

"Greg Russell" <grussell@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:80nrr2F61kU1@mid.individual.net...
> In news:%23ffyMEVyKHA.5292@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
> Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>
>> I'm not that cheap that I need to put two programs on the same CD.
>
> Yeah, each song on its own CD ... fuggin' brilliant.

Man, this group is just troll heaven. You've apparently got nothing
intelligent to post to any thread you have posted in this group, so you
just troll other's replies to make idiotic comments. At least you keep
reader's kill-files active.....
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
A+
http://dts-l.net/

 

[LD55ZRA]

"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
news:%2365COwVyKHA.2436@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> At least you keep reader's kill-files active.....


I guess it keeps trolls like you busy too by replying to posts that have
nothing to do with you.

 

[Greg Russell]

In news:%2365COwVyKHA.2436@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,
glee <glee29@spamindspring.com> typed:

> At least you keep reader's kill-files active.....

Who made you the spokesperson, and why don't you follow your own advice,
moron.

 

[Terry R.]

On 3/21/2010 6:07 PM On a whim, glee pounded out on the keyboard

> "Greg Russell"<grussell@invalid.com> wrote in message
> news:80nrr2F61kU1@mid.individual.net...
>> > Innews:%23ffyMEVyKHA.5292@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
>> > Bruce Hagen<BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>> >
>>> >> I'm not that cheap that I need to put two programs on the same CD.
>> >
>> > Yeah, each song on its own CD ... fuggin' brilliant.
>
> Man, this group is just troll heaven. You've apparently got nothing
> intelligent to post to any thread you have posted in this group, so you
> just troll other's replies to make idiotic comments. At least you keep
> reader's kill-files active.....
> -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009 A+ http://dts-l.net/

Any REAL MVP wouldn't be responding to these types of posts. Or is it
because you're no longer an MVP, you're reaching for your real dream?

So who is the troll here? (added so you could see the humor...)

Terry R.
--
Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.

 

[db]

I agree with bruce.

having each update file or
each program no matter
how small they are (except
for ubiquitous freeware)

on separate cd's simply
makes things involving
the o.s. more manageable.

better yet is to make
slipstreams which makes
executing a "repair" install
convenient in the future.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

>
>

"Greg Russell" <grussell@invalid.com> wrote in message news:80nrr2F61kU1@mid.individual.net...
> In news:%23ffyMEVyKHA.5292@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
> Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>
>> I'm not that cheap that I need to put two programs on the same CD.
>
> Yeah, each song on its own CD ... fuggin' brilliant.
>
>

 

[Greg Russell]

In news:uIdVoUeyKHA.5132@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
db <databaseben at hotmail dot com> typed:

> having each update file or each program no matter
> how small they are ... on separate cd's simply
> makes things involving the o.s. more manageable.

Oh sure it does, if you enjoy hauling around several dozen CD's to do your
work, and constantly shuffling those buggers into and out of the drive makes
sense if you're getting paid by the hour, especially when one of them may be
dependant on several of the others.

Again, fuggin' brilliant.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Yes, but you won't be able to use Windows Update (or Automatic Updates)
unless & until SP3 is installed.

Note: Extended Support for WinXP (x86) SP2 ends on 13 July 2010. After that
date, computers running WinXP (x86) SP2 will NOT be offered any further
critical security updates, Automatic Updates will not work, and Windows
Update website will not be accessible until SP3 is installed.

What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/what-does-end-of-support-mean

HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully patched
(after a clean install)
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed33e121c

HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched (after a
clean install)
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/a066ae41add7dd2b


IE security question 23423 wrote:
> when windows no longer supports windows without sp2, will you still be
> able
> to reload windows from the disk and download sp2?

 

[db]

yes, I can understand your
logic and position.

there are many of us that
have certain luxuries and
then there are those that
do not.

but I never bash anyone
for posting their preferred
methodologies,

because the method you
proposed may actually be
utilized by the o.p.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

>
>

"Greg Russell" <grussell@invalid.com> wrote in message news:80pokoF68iU1@mid.individual.net...
> In news:uIdVoUeyKHA.5132@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
> db <databaseben at hotmail dot com> typed:
>
>> having each update file or each program no matter
>> how small they are ... on separate cd's simply
>> makes things involving the o.s. more manageable.
>
> Oh sure it does, if you enjoy hauling around several dozen CD's to do your
> work, and constantly shuffling those buggers into and out of the drive makes
> sense if you're getting paid by the hour, especially when one of them may be
> dependant on several of the others.
>
> Again, fuggin' brilliant.
>
>
>

 

[HeyBub]

Greg Russell wrote:
> In newsWRX8sTyKHA.5576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
> Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>
>> ... if I were you, I would download and SAVE SP2 ...
>> and then put it on CD. ...
>> Might as well get SP3 on another CD just to have around.
>
> Why "another CD"? They both fit on a single CD.

Why do parachutists have TWO parachutes?

 

[Daave]

HeyBub wrote:
> Greg Russell wrote:
>> In newsWRX8sTyKHA.5576@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
>> Bruce Hagen <BRH@nospam.invalid> typed:
>>
>>> ... if I were you, I would download and SAVE SP2 ...
>>> and then put it on CD. ...
>>> Might as well get SP3 on another CD just to have around.
>>
>> Why "another CD"? They both fit on a single CD.
>
> Why do parachutists have TWO parachutes?

Good point.

Then again, using that analogy, one should put several installers on one
CD (Greg's idea) and make at least one copy of that CD (your idea).