Microsoft to distribute XP SP2 on one million CDs

**MIG-31** · Jul 11, 2004, 02:07 PM

One million copies of Windows XP SP2 will be distributed on CD by Microsoft to make it easier for those without broadband to install the 80MB update.Microsoft will encourage dial-up users to update their Windows XP systems with Service Pack 2 by distributing the update on one million CDs in the UK.

SP2 for Windows XP is a major upgrade for Microsoft's desktop operating system. It has been designed to vastly improve the overall security of XP and make it easier for users to control their security settings.

However, SP2 is expected to be at least 80MB in size and could be as large as 120MB, said Paul Randle, Windows client product manager at Microsoft UK.

Full article: zdnet.co.uk

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 11, 2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by MIG-31
One million copies of Windows XP SP2 will be distributed on CD by Microsoft to make it easier for those without broadband to install the 80MB update.Microsoft will encourage dial-up users to update their Windows XP systems with Service Pack 2 by distributing the update on one million CDs in the UK.

SP2 for Windows XP is a major upgrade for Microsoft's desktop operating system. It has been designed to vastly improve the overall security of XP and make it easier for users to control their security settings.

However, SP2 is expected to be at least 80MB in size and could be as large as 120MB, said Paul Randle, Windows client product manager at Microsoft UK.

Full article: zdnet.co.uk

80 mb ROFL yea right the network install uncompressed is like 400-500mb close to 200 mb .rar'ed

OldBuzzard · Jul 11, 2004, 03:32 PM

That sounds good to me

I sent for and got the 'Windows Update" CD that MS will send you for free. It has all the updates for all the Windows versions on it, and sure makes updating after a re-install a lot easier, and allows you to stay offline until you get all (at least up to Feb 2004) the security updates installed.

germanjulian · Jul 11, 2004, 04:17 PM

what I might not have to download it..... whoo whoo

**MIG-31** · Jul 11, 2004, 04:24 PM

ive recently installed the rc2 and that were 121mb in total......i want the sp2 redist on disk too for furure formats to save on the time for downloads.

CDsDontBurn · Jul 11, 2004, 05:08 PM

i already have sp2 on CD, all 275Mb of it.

-Edit-

i read somewhere that a MSFT spokesperson said that sp2 would allow for users of even craked versions of XP to install sp2. Anybody have any feedback on this?

Jul 11, 2004, 02:07 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Microsoft to distribute XP SP2 on one million CDs in uk One million copies of Windows XP SP2 will be distributed on CD by Microsoft to make it easier for those without broadband to install the 80MB update.Microsoft will encourage dial-up users to update their Windows XP systems with Service Pack 2 by distributing the update on one million CDs in the UK. SP2 for Windows XP is a major upgrade for Microsoft's desktop operating system. It has been designed to vastly improve the overall security of XP and make it easier for users to control their security settings. However, SP2 is expected to be at least 80MB in size and could be as large as 120MB, said Paul Randle, Windows client product manager at Microsoft UK. Full article: zdnet.co.uk

Jul 11, 2004, 03:32 PM	#3
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	That sounds good to me I sent for and got the 'Windows Update" CD that MS will send you for free. It has all the updates for all the Windows versions on it, and sure makes updating after a re-install a lot easier, and allows you to stay offline until you get all (at least up to Feb 2004) the security updates installed. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	ive recently installed the rc2 and that were 121mb in total......i want the sp2 redist on disk too for furure formats to save on the time for downloads. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,802 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i already have sp2 on CD, all 275Mb of it. -Edit- i read somewhere that a MSFT spokesperson said that sp2 would allow for users of even craked versions of XP to install sp2. Anybody have any feedback on this? __________________ Her First Day \| A year later Last edited by Pac-Man; Jul 12, 2004 at 10:22 AM.