How to Install Service Pack 2 XP

Windows Service Pack 2 XP (SP2) is a service pack upgrade meant for Microsoft Windows XP. Service packs are how XP updates are distributed. With service packs, you keep your system updated and protected. This service pack fixes a number of problems with the original XP release.

Here's how to install Service Pack 2 XP

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Go to the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) and download Service Pack 2 or purchase the disk to be sent to you in the mail. If you choose to download the file, save it to your computer. This is a large file and can take a couple hours to download.

2. If you download Service Pack 2 XP, go to where you saved it on your computer. If you purchased the disk, insert the disk into the drive on your computer and the installation will start automatically.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen. When it's finished, your computer will restart automatically.

4. Click "Start" then "Control Panel" then "System". Click the "General" tab to make sure that you properly installed Service Pack 2 XP.

5. In order to get future updates, turn on the "Automatic Updates" feature by going to the Control Panel (click Start - then click Control Panel). Then click Automatic Updates and select Automatic.

Tips & Warnings

• Service Pack 2 XP is not the latest version of service packs offered through Microsoft. There is service pack 3 (SP3) which can be accessed at the Microsoft website as well.

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