XP Service Pack 2 error

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  1. migTMC

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    Hello, I have had to reinstall XP Pro Service Pack 1 (as that is the only XP CD I have) due to a real bad worm infection, which I made a thread about in the approriate forum some two weeks ago. I went to the microsoft website and first downloaded Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Professional, x64 Edition and when I tried to install it I got a message saying the file is corrupt, about half through the installation (after about 10secs only). I then went and downloaded Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86) and when I tried to install that a message appeared saying "The version of windows you have installed does not match the update you are trying to install". I had XP Service Pack 2 the last four years and don't know how I updated to it from SP1.

    Please help me in updating to SP2, much appreciated
     
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    Why not try Windows update?
     
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    Updates have come, but no SP2 update. Can I ask specifically for Windows update to download SP2?


     
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    That is a link to Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers. It states:
    This installation package is intended for IT professionals and developers downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network. If you're updating just one computer, please visit Windows Update.

    I'm not installing this on more than one computer. Does it matter? Should I use this version of SP2 anyway?


     
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    just tried another site & it was going to download same version as rayals linked to. can update to sp3 skipping sp2 as long as you have sp1 & all updates installed.
     
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    You used to be able to download it, but since SP3 I guess they killed that link. You will get it or SP3 through your Windows Updates.
     
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    SP3 is cumulative so it includes SP1,SP2,SP3,find SP3 at microsoft downloads or any other 3rd party download site & you should be set.or do as others have suggested but use windows update instead & select custom on the website,you'll find other updates there as well that auto update doesn't download & yes you can individually down each
     
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    Thanks you guys, much appreciated. Will try to get SP2 if I can, but will go for SP# if have to. I do get a message saying my XP Pro is not genuine and that seems to stop me from viewing which updates are available on the microsoft website


     
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