i have XP...I HAVE windows xp service pack 1....whenever i try to installl it..it says the expected version was not found on your system...what do i do...i only need it for...microsoft c++ because...i want to be a programer when i grow up....someone plz help me......10 points who helps me the most......i have went to microsoft and download...and my windows update...takes to long..so im not so sure taht will work...
2006-09-30 04:00:21 · 6 answers · asked by zil2mz 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Let me get this sraight. You want to install Service Pack 2? Download
http://tinyurl.com/5bobl
it's an IT&Professionals version of SP2, or network installer. It does
the exact same thing as the Windows Update, but it's 266MB.
2006-09-30 04:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by dfc849 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the problem w/ the service pack install? or the install for XP itself?
FYI, XP SP1 won't be supported after next week. You must have SP2 loaded.
Personally, if you asked me what would be great training for programmers, I'd hand you a linux computer. Just saying...
2006-09-30 11:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you are trying to install the upgrade version on a blank hard drive.. it might be looking for Windows 98, ME, 2000, etc to upgrade to XP.. good luck with programming! it's pretty challenging! a lot more challenging than installing XP! ;)
2006-09-30 11:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you try to install it?
is it a Boot disc? If it is a Boot disc, you have to set your BIOS to boot from cd rom and then perform a clean install. It is better to ask for someone quelified to help you.
2006-09-30 11:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by butzunake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your trying to install sp1? if its giving you problems it may not like your xp key. if your trying to use a servicepack you should probably use sp2 also. sp2 includes everything in sp1.
change your key by reading here:
http://www.mike-devlin.com/windows/key.htm
and type in -- serials.to -- in your browser to find another key.
2006-09-30 11:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should do it to a different computer or laptop
2006-09-30 11:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by cococutehot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋