Re: How do I know if SP2 is installed?

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From: PA Bear (PABearMVP_at_gmail.com)
Date: 11/26/04


Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:07:55 -0500

Start > Run > [type in] winver > OK

You will only get SP2 via Windows Update/Automatic Updates, Hass.

References:

Installing WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2getinstall

   Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
   http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx

   What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
   http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

   Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto

   Troubleshooting Your Installation
   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot

   WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2installed

-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)
Hass wrote:
> I have my computer set to recieve automatic updates. How will I know if
> SP2 has been installed? Where can I find log reports for automatic
> updates? If it is not installed should I go to Dell for my update because
> that is my hardware vendor?


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