Guest Kakashi Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi guys, I formatted my pc today with my legit copy of windows that I got back in 2002 but to my dismay it looks like microsoft is no longer offering updates for Windows XP Pro users under SP1 ... my Windows XP CD sadly only had a plain version of windows before SP1 and SP2Q: Am i screwed? Q: Do I have to buy a new copy of windows just to receive the new updates because I was stupid and did my yearly format ?Q: If I download Windows XP with SP1 or SP2 in it already from a torrent site would my legit copy for plain Windows XP Pro work with the updated copy of Windows XP ? (even tho I hate to do this because you dont know if they put any extra spyware or something in it)Q: Is there any link or something where I could order a Windows XP SP1 or SP2 CD for free from microsoft?many thanks for any answers you can provide- Kakashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted June 17, 2006 Administrator Share Posted June 17, 2006 You can update to SP2 using windows update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kakashi Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I keep getting this error when trying to dl from windows update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsane Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 happened to me once too, when my windows had to re-activate due to a HDD switch (annoying). ended up having to call their out-sourced tech center and have the dude verify it manually (had to say each letter 3-4 times, could barely understand his accent) ;)dunno how yer suppost due it with WGA tho, just goes to show you how faulty the whole process is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted June 17, 2006 Administrator Share Posted June 17, 2006 http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/whyValidate.aspxTry validating again. Install the ActiveX control and follow all instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBait Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Or download the stand-alone SP2 installer for "network experts" to be found here: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6...935-SP2-ENU.exe (272MB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted June 17, 2006 Administrator Share Posted June 17, 2006 Still will need to validate to run Windows Update and access most of microsofts "premium" downloads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kakashi Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 thanks guys, i did what this post said in the validation forum and it worked ;)http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowPo...83737&SiteID=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted June 17, 2006 Administrator Share Posted June 17, 2006 Nice to here you solved your problem ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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