How Do You Install Service Pack 2 After Reinstalling Windows XP?
If you have to reinstall Windows XP on your computer and it is a version before Service Pack 2 (SP2), you may want to reinstall this service pack to make your computer more secure. Fortunately, you can download SP2 from Microsoft and install it on your computer manually. If you choose to use the built-in Windows Update utility, it will install SP3 onto your computer, which could cause unstable performance of the operating system if you have software programs installed that conflict with or do not support the presence of SP3. Boot up your computer and log in with an Administrator user account. Start an Internet browser and navigate to the XP Service Pack 2 download page. While this particular download of SP2 is intended for IT professionals, it is the ideal way to install SP2 on your computer without having to install SP3. Double-click on the installation file you downloaded to start the installation process. Agree to the license terms and then click “Install.” The service pack is now o
