Re: Windows XP sevice pack 2

From: Gerry Cornell (gcjc_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 08/08/04 

Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 20:57:49 +0100

Byron

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;837783 

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"Byron Hinson" <byron@activewin.com> wrote in message
news:OwoxaXXfEHA.712@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> It's no where near 480mb in size. For normal home users you are looking
> around 80mbs.
>
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> Byron Hinson
> Microsoft MVP
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> "fatDave" <fatDave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9DAD23B6-5057-4363-896D-A6C6C3435DAE@microsoft.com...
> > Whilst we all know that XP is the most stable OS to date, there are
times
> > when one may need to re-install the OS from scratch - with this in mind,
> > plus
> > the fact that service pack 2 is rumoured to be approx. 480mb in size, I
> > was
> > wondering if Microsoft are planning to make a 'FULL' download available
to
> > those of us lucky enough to have high bandwith connections. As I for one
> > do
> > not wish to have to re-download XPSP2 if I ever have to re-install the
> > OS -
> > this would be easier if I could download SP2 and burn it to CD.
> >
> > Some kind of reply through this forum would be appreciated...
>
>

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