Right SP level required for a Repair Install?

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I've seen some speculation in the xp groups, but not a clear authoritative
answer for this.

I'm trying to make sure I'm properly prepared for any future crashes and/or
motherboard upgrades.

Question: If I have a XP system with Service Pack 2 installed, does the
bootable XP CD also have to be at SP 2 for a Repair Install to work?

Thanks to anyone that knows the answer.

Bruce.


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  • Re: Right SP level required for a Repair Install?
    ... > I've seen some speculation in the xp groups, ... SP1 CD then all of the updates after SP1 will need to be reinstalled. ... Of course, nothing is perfect, so sometimes you'll find a repair install ... and a clean install may be a necessary. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Right SP level required for a Repair Install?
    ... >I've seen some speculation in the xp groups, ... but after you do the repair install you have to go to Microsoft ... system files so you are starting from scratch and you are no longer up ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Right SP level required for a Repair Install?
    ... A standard XP CD will NOT allow running a repair install in this situation. ... An error message will advise that it cannot be installed over a newer ... > I've seen some speculation in the xp groups, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)