Just another thought for dial up people, I have heard that Microsoft can supply a CD of the upgrade, not sure where you get this from, but I know it can be ordered. Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: <Wally.Harding@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 10:25 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: thoughts on windows xp sp2. > Andy > > Eventually, yes but it's a sizable download even taking into account that > your PC will only get the parts it needs, this is all done automatically so > you don't have to worry whether you've got everything your PC requires or > not. > > If you're on broadband you'll be OK but on dial up, it will take ages before > it's ready for installation. > > Wally Harding > RNIB Hi-tech support > > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf > Of Andy Collins > Sent: 16 August 2004 09:27 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: thoughts on windows xp sp2. > > > Wally - If we don't install the SP2, but have automatics updates on, do you > think it will still get downloaded? > > Andy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Wally.Harding@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 8:56 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: thoughts on windows xp sp2. > > > All > > I downloaded the file at the address below and installed it. I'd just like > to take the opportunity to say that if you used this file to upgrade your > PC, that automatic updates doesn't seem to be smart enough to know that your > system is already upgraded to service pack 2 and will download the updates > again and ask you to install them. > > You can of course say no to this but I just thought I'd let you know about > it. > > Wally Harding > RNIB Hi-tech support > > at 08:49 13/08/2004, you wrote: > >Chris > > > >I'm passing on the following and the link is a big one. > > > >Maximize this message before reading... > > > >here comes a mighty one: > >http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/a/f/5aff45ae-ef27-4821-b666-d2b653 > 0 > >cbe4f/xpsp2.exe > > > >Wally Harding > >RNIB Hi-tech support > > > > -- > DISCLAIMER: > > NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is > confidential and may be privileged. 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