Free Windows XP SP2 CD

[B3NKobe]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...us/default.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx)

Hey all, just got M$ XP SP2 Update CD from MS today. The link above is for you all can order XP SP2 Update CD with no charge. Must do hurry before it run out like last time

[Maxtr0sity]

Umm...fix the link and without the space after it.

I want one although I've already slipstreamed mine onto the XP CD. :)

[2big2]

The correct link is http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

[999]

I want one although I've already slipstreamed mine onto the XP CD. :)

Same here. Although I havent actually installed sp2 yet. It scares me for some reason.

[Maxtr0sity]

Same here, I'm not installing it. SP1 works fine for now. As long as it's not broken, I'm not touching it.

[Maxtr0sity]

Here's the real link:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

[T-O]

just orderd my version :)

[B3NKobe]

Oopps! Sorry guys about the the error in the link!! At least you gusy fixed for me. Thanx

[hsadan]

I want one although I've already slipstreamed mine onto the XP CD. :)
slipstream? :-/

[minimalistik]

Got my yesterday, Ill be reformatting before I install it.

[B3NKobe]

Do people suggest that before installing SP2 - that you do a complete reformat of the harddrive and start fresh by installing SP1 then SP2 and other patches etc??

I think thats what I will prob do cos it would be good if it were all fresh....

[hsadan]

I dont think it will make much of a difference doing a complete format first. also, I dont think you have to install sp1 before sp2.

[SureShot]

Hey, thanks a lot for that link. I am going to order a copy for here at work and one at home personally. This will be a god send when I am installing Windows on a machine without highspeed access.

I have upgraded here at work through thier windows update and have had great success. I wouldn't be too scared fella's.

[fester8542]

That would be pissa if the CD actually came :lol:

I tried twice to get the old version with the SP1 fixes on it a few months ago. Both cases they never came

[SureShot]

Fester, are you saying that Microsoft isn't responsible?

noooooooooooooooooo............... I won't belive it. I refuse to belive it.....

:liar:

[hsadan]

hey could someone explain to me what slipstreaming is?

[kirupa]

Basically, you do a clean install of XP with the SP2 contents already in it. Here is an article on how it is done: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp :)

[grimdeath]

slipstream? :-/
Slipstream is the art of making your own Windows XP CD with custom options which install during the OS installation so he basically installs WindowsXP and SP2 at the same time, you can also include other programs like winrar, office and any other program you want as long as it fits on a CD or DVD ;)

[Maxtr0sity]

Exactly! It's kinda like ghosting your computer, that way, I have most if not all of my software installed when I install windows.

[SureShot]

Hey guys, how do you include the other programs... like if i wanted to have office and winrar and my macromedia and adobe suite's install when I installed windows?


btw- thanks for that link Kirupa, that's awesome :) I am going to do this soon as I am in need of a fresh format!

[Maxtr0sity]

I haven't ss'ed programs in a while, some aren't compatible. I remember when I tried to ss the Macromedia family and didn't work. I never tried Office yet.

[SureShot]

... ok - anyone else have any ideas? Any info would be great, this is pretty interesting!

[hsadan]

that's for filling me in, i might try that the next time i have to format :)

[B3NKobe]

That sounds really good - thanks for the link on how to incorperate SP2 on my Windows XP instal disc. That will be very handy for when i reformat soon.!

[minimalistik]

Do people suggest that before installing SP2 - that you do a complete reformat of the harddrive and start fresh by installing SP1 then SP2 and other patches etc??

I think thats what I will prob do cos it would be good if it were all fresh....


Theres no need to reformat there b3n. I mentioned that I was going to reformat only because I have so much crap installed already.

[grimdeath]

SP2 is evil and i just uninstalled it from both of my mainly used Computers, its so security crazy its like the computer is in charge rather than youo its almost as if it had a mind of its own :crazy:

[kirupa]

SP2 is evil and i just uninstalled it from both of my mainly used Computers, its so security crazy its like the computer is in charge rather than youo its almost as if it had a mind of its own :crazy:You can disable all of the security features if you want :ro:

(...plans to hack grim's computer...again :evil: )

[grimdeath]

You can disable all of the security features if you want :ro:

(...plans to hack grim's computer...again :evil: )

and where exactly do i go about doing that i had a problem last night that it wouldnt let me run an executable file and it really got me p!$$ed off so i decided to uninstall it, if i can get over this and any other security issues i might consider installign it again

[kirupa]

A lot of the security issues can be disabled by going to Tools | Internet Options || Advanced. Under Security, uncheck like 3 or 4 boxes there that don't allow you to run Active Content. Also, on some EXE files, you can right click on it and select Properties. There are some security checkboxes that you can uncheck that will allow you to run the program.

But, if your computer is running fine under SP1a and you aren't interested in any of the other performance tweaks, you don't have to hurry and reinstall it again :)

[grimdeath]

trust me Kman i tried everything in order to run that executable and nothing worked i uninstalled SP2 and it worked like a charm, i right clicked, left cliked middle clicked hell i did everything i could think about nothing worked, but all is fine and dandy now everythings working just like its used 2 :D no more problems with appz either

[frozenRage]

well, in the end i guess it doesn't matter tooo much wether or not you install sp2 or not, a lot of people don't want to install it because (shock horror) MS is going for security over "user freindliness"/"point and click" wow, i never thought i'd see the day

[minimalistik]

well, in the end i guess it doesn't matter tooo much wether or not you install sp2 or not, a lot of people don't want to install it because (shock horror) MS is going for security over "user freindliness"/"point and click" wow, i never thought i'd see the day

Its up to the user to make sure their computer is protected and at a state of security where hackers or unwanted material will not filter through their system. Microsoft are doing what they can in the rising issues of security vurnerbility. Microsoft are not focing anyone to install it, thery are only reccomending it for XP users. I installed Sp2 a week ago and I haven't encountered any technicalities. I also reformatted before installing it so now my computer runs relatively fast. Its such a good feeling when your computer is in order, when you just got minimal icons. If people have problems with sp2, whose to say you have to install it? I installed it to raise the security of my system. Whether or not its more "protective" or not, atleast its better than how it was. Just dont complain when your computer is stuffed and you blame Microsoft for it.

[fester8542]

Fester, are you saying that Microsoft isn't responsible?

noooooooooooooooooo............... I won't belive it. I refuse to belive it.....

:liar:


Well slap me twice and call me Susan! :flower:

I get intot he office today and whats in my mailslot? Yep... my SP2 CD from Misco$oft. I am truly impressed. I am thinking they didnt send me the SP1 CD's I ordered because SP2 was coming out soon.

Anyhow I have it.

[SureShot]

hahha, me to brother. I ordered it at home and here at work, got them both on the same day. Kind of nice to be wrong........... for once ;)

[snacdaws]

No matter what i try nothing works.

MOD EDIT:
#1 - This thread is 5 and a half years old, the link may be invalid now.
#2 - I'm pretty sure it's just the install CD, and NOT the license key. You need an existing license key in order to use Windows XP.

If you still want it for free, I'm pretty sure Microsoft has a 180 day trial of either XP or even a newer OS on their site. Check there.


Locked to avoid spam and because this thread simply isn't relevant anymore. Should I hide the old link as well?