Re: XP SP2 does not download

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From: FourtySeven (FourtySeven_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/22/04


Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 07:27:02 -0700

LOL....................thanks for the laugh

And thanks Jet, very helpful replies!

"neo-fyter" wrote:

> Microsoft has created a whole new class of addicts, "update addicts". I feel
> your pain. I know 'cause I'm going thru withdrawal along with the rest of
> you. I need my "update fix" or I may break into Microsoft and steal it.
> I guess switching to Linux would be equivalent taking a dose of methadone.
>
> "Jet" <Jet@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0CC1EACC-D390-43B8-87E8-ADAA0D2F604F@microsoft.com...
> > Microsoft are restricting the number of downloads so they're not over
> loaded.
> > Your time will come!
> > If it hasn't in a couple of weeks then maybe look to download it manually.
> >
> > "rufous03" wrote:
> >
> > > I have set everything up the way Microsoft instructed, selected auto
> update
> > > (against my better judgement), selected the time to check for updates,
> and
> > > nothing ever happens. When I check to see what updates (if any) have
> been
> > > installed I can see all the previous updates, but NO SP2, nothing after
> Aug
> > > 5th, 2004.
> > > (1) What am I doing wrong.
> > > (2) If Microsoft ever reads these comments/requests, why did you screw
> up
> > > the update system you had before, it's worked well up to now?
>
>
>



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