I cant download 'XP service pack 2' from microsoft website for some reason does anyone know why?
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set all 4 of your internet explorer security settings to default after you check to see if its not already installed on your pc
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Check the security center( the windows one ) in Control Panel.   The Service Pack 2 is not perfect, there are some listed hotfixes and patches that go with that. You'll have better luck if you get them first. There's no roadmap through all this so calm down. The flash players sometimes end up as a temporary folder,depending on your settings there.  The box that seems closed might only need a setting changed.  10-4?  You are trying to install the security updates,not the XP operating system( that's the whole tamale- more work than most users do without tech support. Hence the conflicting answers-be really specific. Going for 10-45.
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Search on microsoft for SP2 for administrators. The file is very large around 200MB. Once you put it on a CD-R you should be able to install SP2 on any machine not on the internet
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The 95 version is probably not compatibile with XP...;
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if u using XP SP2, go to microsoft.com and download the security updates... there are about 10 in total... it may also be the firewall or security issue with the comp... in the worst case, nasty virus got into your comp...
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Install the latest service pack for Win2k...u can download it from microsoft website.....
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Windows XP Service pack 2
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Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 2 is not only "better" it is a requirement if you are using windows XP.  SP2 is an "upgrade" if you will to the original shipment of Windows XP.  It offers fixes for a number of security holes and other bugs in the software.  In addition as part of some of the security fixes, it brings a standard firewall to windows which is on by default.  It also Enables automatic windows update by default.     And lets not forget the pop-up blocker added to Internet explorer.\n\nService pack2 does not however add anysort of anti-virus protection.  This is still software you will want to purchase from companies like trend micro, symantec, mcafee, etc..\n\nUltimately there were alot of updates done to windows XP with Service Pack 2.  If you have a machine running windows xp and put it on the internet you MUST install SP2.  \n\nhopefully this helps.
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Hey...\n\nU need to upgrade your operating system to Windows XP SP2 in order to be able to install Internet Explorer 7.0 (BETA) in ur machine. To do that, U can download Windows XP SP2 from the following link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en\n\nHowever, if u use a dial up and think u cant afford downloading a 266MB file, you can also order SP2 in a CD from Microsoft. In order to order the CD, just visit the following link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx\n\nNow, to install IE7, just download it from :\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/ie7betaredirect.mspx\nand then I'm sure u shall be able to install it in ur computer. If you still do happen to come across any more problems, do let me know.\n\nOh by the way, the above link that u've provided, doesn't work. It just takes me to Imageshack homepage.\n\nAnd well, if you want a good browser that's intuitive, easy to use and also has your fav feature, that is, tabbed browsing...then I must seggest two free browsers that have been in the market for quite a while and their share has been rising faster than ever before. Personally I hate using IE. Anyways, here are the 2 browsers and the links from where u can download them:\n\nMozilla FireFox 1.5:\nAbout the Browser - http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\nDownload Link - http://www.mozilla.com/products/download.html?product=firefox-1.5.0.2&os=win&lang=en-US\n\nOpera 8.5:\nAbout the Browser - http://www.opera.com/products/desktop/\nDownload Link - http://www.opera.com/download/get.pl?id=27762\n\nTrust me, these 2 li'l browsers are gonna save you a lot of hassle. And moreover, always remember, IE7 is a Beta version, as of now. And Beta versions can never be fully trusted. They're expected to crash and act weirdly just about any time even by their manufacturers!! So, do choose wisely!!!
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Try Redownloading it of this website:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1e1550cb-5e5d-48f5-b02b-20b602228de6&DisplayLang=en
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you can't download windows Xp. you have to buy the CD
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Some software providers may still have them for sale.\nBut almosy everyone has been selling XP for years.\nWhat happened to yours?\nWhy can't you upgrade to XP?\nIf yours is damaged, you may be able to get a replacement from MS. If it's lost, make a backup copy next time.
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Go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx and you should be able to find the download.\n\nIf it still doesn't work, it may be that your Operating System isn't supported.\n\n(From Micosoft's Website)\nSupported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 2000 Advanced Server; Windows 2000 Professional Edition ; Windows 2000 Server; Windows 2000 Service Pack 2; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Small Business Server 2003 ; Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows XP Home Edition ; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Starter Edition; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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if ur using windows xp plz chek  it is with service pack 2\nif not u can download at www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.msp\n\nand if ur usb drive is usb2 and in ur lap top it may be usb1.1 plz make sure ur using correc vertion
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Do you mean that you want to download Windows XP?\n\nNot something I'd recommend doing - I know you can get hold of copies illegally but who knows what other stuff is going to be bundled in with it.  You could end up causing yourself no end of problems.\n\nBetter to go out and buy a legitimate copy, they're not that much, plus you get warranties/guarantees and proper updates etc.\n\nIf it's instructions that you're after then you don't need any as it's all self explanatory during the installation procedure.
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Everyone should take this to heart.  If you download an OS from the web.\n\nIt is not going to work.  If you do not have the activation key to XP or any other one you are just asking for trouble.\n\nIt is an illegal website.\n\nDB