Can't download Sp2 for windows xp?

Question

before I couldn't even get the microsoft update page to load. I finally was able to start installing sp2, and had to go to bed while it was downloading (I have dialup, so it takes a while). When I woke up my brother said he 'thought' it was downloaded. I went to the Microsoft page to make sure, and it said it failed and that there was the error code 0x80072F78.

I don't know why windows update never works for me. my xp version is valid, not pirated or anything. I turned on automatic updates (look at my previous questions)

um....my os is windows xp home edition version 2002
only has sp1 because I can't download sp2 >.<
Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHZ
248 MB RAM

Answer 1

tough problem. sp2 is a HUGE download and it could be that your ISP isn't allowing a connection for that long. However, if you want, you can 'check' to see if your Windows files are in good shape. Go to the link below and you'll see a command to run..

good luck.

You know, you can 'buy' for cheap the sp2 from microsoft. I think it's $10

Answer 2

Sounds like someone has deleted a file that is corrupting the functionality of Windows, or sometimes, when installing a file while another is open the same occurence can happen, or finally you could have a virus or spyware that is hindering the download.

** Please Read part 3. first**
1. Do you have the Windows XP disk itself? 2. Or did your computer come with it installed? 3. Do you have Virus Protection software?

1. If you have the disk, I would try re-installing windows. First... save any important files that you don't want to loose onto a CD DVD or other removeable media. Also make sure you can find all your disks for other programs that you'll have to re-install (graphics cards, internet access programs (access #'s and passwords), games, ect) Then pop in the disk, follow the menu prompts and be sure to select "overwrite disk". This will erase all the contents of your hard drive and re-install windows xp. After setting up your internet connection, you will be able to re-try installing sp1 and sp2. **This is a drastic method that will erase all info you have currently on your PC. So make sure you are absolutly sure you have all your info backed up (e-mail addy's, school papers, ect)**

2. Now if you don't have a disk you can always try and return your PC to a time before this problem started to occur. This will take some investigation on your part in order to determine when your computer became corrupted. To turn back Windows XP go to click on follow menu prompts to return computer to an earlier time. **Note, you will loose any data saved to your hard drive after that point in time so be sure to save any recent files to a disk. Also you must have had System restore on in order to use this function. If your PC cannot return to a time far enough back or if this fix did not work, your best option is to take your computer into a shop (like Geek Squad or Comp USA). They will charge you an insane amount just to pop in a utility disk, but at least it will be fixed.

3. If your computer has been running unprotected (without virus protection: Norton, McAffe, ect.) chances are you may have a virus. Usually, installing a virus program will purge any existing viruses. But sometimes a hard drive wipe (section 1. ) must take place. If you do have a virus program, try running a scan of the entire PC prior to following section 1. or 2.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Find a friend with a high speed connection.
Download the OFFLINE copy of SP2
Find this at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
Download and burn to a CD.
Or if you use dialup use a download program that can resume and get this.

Answer 5

Use a download manager like GetRight and download the following:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Then you can just run that...instead of going through Windows Update.

Answer 6

I have xp2 on a cd if you still need it. I can send it to you if you want it. There is a 5.99 charge for this and can be sent via paypal to [e-mail] once payment comes in I will send it to you media mail to your confirmed paypal address.

Steven Beasterfield

Answer 7

there might be a problem with your validated registry to microsoft

try calling or emailing microsoft technical support.

or maybe some virus or worm is preventing it

try running a ful system scan.

Answer 8

here where i am we get Sp1 and Sp2 for free from the store we bought original windows xp.Maybe you should ask about it in the store you bought your original CD

Answer 9

you probably have some missing windows files or corrupt files...

do a virus check or something

Answer 10

you can download n directdl.com