Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

To check if your computer has been updated with SP2;

Start - Control Panel - System

"Service Pack 2" message indicates that the system has been updated with SP2


Where to get SP2

Reminder: This is a major update. It is advisable to backup your important files before proceeding.

Installer can be downloaded from Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Alternatively, you can use the Windows XP's Automatic Updates feature to update;

Start - Control Panel - Automatic Updates


Note:
If you use the installer to update, you may want to keep the installer for future use.

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