[barriesmom7]

was given a computer with xp sp1 on it, need a copy of service pack 2, but pc world download directs to sp3, which you can't cownload without sp2:_| .

windows update will not work, nor will it update to microsoft updates. frustrated !

[Flashorn]

Hey barriesmom !!



Welcome to PCWorld Community !



You should have visited before patience has left the building LOL !

Here you will be able to download the SP2 for XP.

Windows XP SP2

You might want to look at the OVERVIEW just below the download link.

Hope this is what you were looking for.

Now, if this is what you were looking for , I suggest you make sure

that your PC is prepared to accept SP2 . Otherwise , your Patience

might take another hit. Post back if you need help.



FLASHORN.

[SpiritWind]

:D Hi :

Several PRECAUTIONS should be done PRIOR to upGRADING ( from SP1 to SP2, for

example ) an Operating System and in your Situation it would be best to follow the Advice

of Expert Dave Taylor and what he wrote at his website at

www.askdavetaylor.com/how[ucan[/u]isafelyupgradetowindowsxpservicepack2.html] ;

however, nowadays when it comes to using antiSPYWARE software ( his #3 ), should use the FREE Ver of "SUPERAntiSpyware" from

[http://www.superantispyware.com/] AND the "Free" Version of "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

from [http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php] .

[smax013]

And here is Microsoft's "official" "before you do SP3" document: http://support.micro....com/kb/950717/