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Where to Get XP SP2?

Azn Tr14dZ

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I'm currently running Windows XP Pro SP1, but I need SP2 to use some features (such as the Xbox 360 Vision Camera), and I was wondering can I download this directly from Microsoft? I searched their site, but there wasn't a download for SP2 at all. But, I did search google and there are sites that offer the SP2 download (200+ Mb). So should I download from the other sites? Do any of you have a link to download SP2?

Thanks,
-Azn
 
Ok, I downloaded it and it's working great, but for some reason there are some sites that I cannot visit, such as AVS Forums. It asks me to download PHP Files every time I enter it, but gives me no access to the website whatsoever. Is there something that SP2 enabled?
 
Yes its new version of windows firewall....Goto your lan or wireless connection and select properties and then I think advanced or somthing.Disable it as you are probably behind a router with a software firewall already installed.
 
If that is'nt the issue please post back version of IE
 
I did it and it's not working at all (the PHP files and sites). And when you say IE, do you mean Internet Explorer?
 
Well, I use FireFox though, and I still can't enter some sites. I turned off Firewall and still nothing.
 
run windows update again
 
Alright, I'll download and install the updates for SP2.
 
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