A quick question. When installing Service Pack 2 on an XP Computer with SP1, is it first neccessary to run the updates for SP1, or will the install of SP2 take care of that?
SP2 is inclusive of SP1.
You do not need to do SP1 then SP2.
It contains all the SP1 updates, and all of the SP2 level updates through its release. There have been subsequent security and other hotfixes, so head to Windows Update after the upgrade.
I am happy to confirm bcastner's statement, he has helped me through some serious grief with sp2!
If you took a pc with xp's initial release, then ran windows update now, it would install a few updates, then download and offer the service pack 2 install - it would not offer you sp1.
Just one thing to remind you. As always when performing an upgrade, make sure you back up your data. There is always a risk when installing any software that things may go wrong, especially upgrades that affect the core operating software. Always best to be safe than sorry.
Stu..
Only the truly stupid believe they know everything.
Stu.. 2004
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