T-RO

Im running XP Pro and cant update to SP2. It says my regisatration is no good or somethign liek that

slowcivic

get a registration switcher. you can change to a valid code with it. ones that are already in registry.

PHiZ

If you had an older computer (running win9 I would reccomend win2k, it's a lot less resource hungry, and doesn't have all the bells and whistles and stupid wizards that XP has.

-PHiZ

dropgear

^ agreed. OR take a chance and go to Linux. The poor man's OS.

quickcrx702

I have ALL versions of windows from 3.1 on floppy to windows 2003 server. yet, i still prefer a *nix environment. linux is not a poor mans OS, because anybody can get their hands on windows* for free. it is the OS of choice for those who want complete control over every aspect of their operating system, or at least alot more than you could achieve using a microsoft solution.

by the way, if you can't windows update sp2, then you should just download the administrator version from the microsoft website http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...35-SP2-ENU.exe
after you download it(its a big ------- file so dont even bother with dial up), just install. if you have an amd64 processor get ready for some issues.

dropgear

poor man's OS in a good way. that free, enabling way.

T-RO

Thats an Admin version of the SP 2 update?

quickcrx702

yes. the windows update version just downloads only the patches and ---- that you are missing. this sp2 contains ALL patches, including ---- that is already on your computer. It also includes everything from service pack 1, since service packs are cumulative. it is meant to be put on a server and installed to MANY machines, thereby saving time and network bandwidth. however for your purposes, since you cant windows update it, you can use it for only one machine and install it locally instead of placing it on a server and installing from there.