Windows Firewall is enabled in almost all configurations, blocking network traffic coming into your computer. Following is a summary of the new security updates and features in Service Pack 2: Like other Microsoft Service Packs, Windows XP Service Pack 2 also includes previously released security fixes and other operating system updates.

Then double-click CD Drive, CD-RWĭrive, or CD-R Drive.Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a major operating system update that contains a number of new security updates and features.

On your home computer, insert the CD you created, and then open.

Wait for the CD to finish writing, and then eject it.

Name the CD whatever you like, and then click.

On the left, click Write these files to CD.

Open My Computer (if it's not open from the step above),.

Alternatively,ĭrag the file to the CD-RW Drive or CD-R Drive icon

Right-click the SP2 file, and select Send To, and then.

Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the appropriate.

Well as service packs for non-English versions of Windows, are also

Note: If you need them, earlier service packs, as To do this, when promptedįrom the IUware download page, choose Save As instead of

Download SP2 from IUware Online and save it to aĬonvenient location on the local computer.

Information, see the Knowledge Base document ARCHIVED: In which IUB STCs can I find removable media devices? University Bloomington STC or RTC, for more Note: Before you begin, be sure you are using aĬomputer equipped with a CD-RW or CD-R drive. On a CD for installation on your home computer, do the following: High-speed connection, or order one free from Microsoft. To make installationįaster, you can create your own SP2 CD on an on-campus computer with a Hours to download over slower connections. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) can take several Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable. This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University.

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