Windows XP SP2 Problem...

Ciel · Ciel #1 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 05:15 PM

Where could I find the disc needed to install this OS?
My friends told me it was an upgrade for XP, but I have no idea where to get it.
Do I just use the normal XP disc or do I HAVE to get this specific version? Thanks in advance.

novicew · novicew #2 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 06:21 PM

Well, after the Windows XP main release they have also released two major security/feature updates.(SP1 and SP2) They are available for free to download from the MS website. Once you download them you have to repack them along with XP. I have seen couple of guides in the Net. Try Google.

Ciel · Ciel #3 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 06:41 PM

How would I repack the downloads to the main installer disc?
Would I download it off of my Mac, then put them on a disc or something? I'm confused...

novicew · novicew #4 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 06:53 PM

Here are the instructions but you can do it only on a Windows PC.

Ciel · Ciel #5 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 07:09 PM

Thanks! One more thing, though... Is it possible to just buy the Windows XP SP2 version on a disc, or do I have to use this procedure?

Zoolook · Zoolook #6 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciel

Thanks! One more thing, though... Is it possible to just buy the Windows XP SP2 version on a disc, or do I have to use this procedure?

If you buy a new computer or a retail version of WinXP, you'll get SP2 which is what is needed to install on the Bootcamp (I assume this is why you're asking).

Ciel · Ciel #7 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 07:35 PM

So I just have to buy a retail version, and I'll get it? Awesome! Thanks a lot Zoolook!

Kar98 · Kar98 #8 (**permalink**)

12-06-2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoolook

If you buy a new computer or a retail version of WinXP, you'll get SP2

Unless you're getting restore disks in a weird format, or just a partition on the hard drive, of course.

TehM0nk3y · TehM0nk3y #9 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoolook

If you buy a new computer or a retail version of WinXP, you'll get SP2 which is what is needed to install on the Bootcamp (I assume this is why you're asking).

Do you have to buy a retail version of XP? I saw an OEM that said to be a windows xp full install with SP2 (new, of course) . I am looking for windows xp for my mac but wasn't sure if I should buy the cheaper OEM or the retail one.

eric · eric #10 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 02:30 AM

look here:
windows xp question

novicew #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2006 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,385 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| iMac(2.1 G5) \| MacBook(2.16 C2D) \| MacMini (1.67 CD) \| iPhone 4 \| iPad (3rd Gen)	12-06-2006, 06:21 PM Well, after the Windows XP main release they have also released two major security/feature updates.(SP1 and SP2) They are available for free to download from the MS website. Once you download them you have to repack them along with XP. I have seen couple of guides in the Net. Try Google. finiteloops.com
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Member Since: Jan 04, 2006 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,385 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| iMac(2.1 G5) \| MacBook(2.16 C2D) \| MacMini (1.67 CD) \| iPhone 4 \| iPad (3rd Gen)	12-06-2006, 06:53 PM Here are the instructions but you can do it only on a Windows PC. finiteloops.com
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Ciel #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 06, 2006 Posts: 13	12-06-2006, 05:15 PM Where could I find the disc needed to install this OS? My friends told me it was an upgrade for XP, but I have no idea where to get it. Do I just use the normal XP disc or do I HAVE to get this specific version? Thanks in advance.
	QUOTE Thanks

Ciel #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 06, 2006 Posts: 13	12-06-2006, 07:09 PM Thanks! One more thing, though... Is it possible to just buy the Windows XP SP2 version on a disc, or do I have to use this procedure?
	QUOTE Thanks

Ciel #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 06, 2006 Posts: 13	12-06-2006, 07:35 PM So I just have to buy a retail version, and I'll get it? Awesome! Thanks a lot Zoolook!
	QUOTE Thanks

eric #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	12-28-2006, 02:30 AM look here: windows xp question
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