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From: Medi-mode (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/27/04 

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 02:39:16 -0800

Sorry Dr. C I can't answer your query. Good luck,Medi-mode
>-----Original Message-----
>Now to be clear...I am assuming that xp sp1 in this
>instance refers to the 'current' definition -- ie, it is
>the product originally named sp1a which INCLUDES
Microsoft
>Virtual Machine. By the current (switched) definitions
>the download for xp sp1 is not available from microsoft;
>however, they specifically state that any products with
>the SP1 installed will continue to receive appropriate
>updates to support the Microsoft Virtual Machine (which
is
>really the only difference between service packs 1 and
>1a). Windows updater should be able to discern the your
>SP and any needs for Virtual Machine updates.
>
>I am going to throw a question out too...I have re-
>installed my xp recently which DEll included Mic VM on
>their release of XP. So now how do I get SP1 which is
no
>longer distributed...don't kid yourself on their
websites--
>they switch the names back and forth, but when you
>ultimately click a download button it is going to be
SP1a
>(current -- no VM support).
>
>
>Good Luck,
>
>Craig
>----Original Message-----
>>Do you recommend that updates for XP should be
downloaded
>>when the system being used is SP1?
>>Thanks
>>.
>>
>.
>

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