Updating Windows XP

[Gscope]

I just recently reformated my computer about a week ago. So I went through the process of re installing and all that happy jazz. Well I forgot to update till now so I went ahead and ran the auto update.

The problem is... its not letting me update because "my copy of xp isnt genuine" but supposedly it was genuine before I re installed it. I need to install service pack 2 desperately in order for my Photoshop CS2 to not freeze when using it. Is there a way to manually install SP2 in my computer?

 

[cloud]

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/xpsp2.html

 

[Gscope]

Unfortunately that SP2 install didnt work. It got to the end of the install process and said that it couldnt be completed because my cd key wasnt valid -_-


Help please :S

 

[cloud]

hmm thats where i got mine when i reformatted, google service pack 2, or call microsoft and yell at them for it saying ur copy isnt genuine

 

[Gscope]

I seriously doubt microsoft will do anything. They will make me re buy Windows XP.

 

[jonny_uk]

Very strange, ive just had to wipe my HDD and re install windows and service pack 2 installed fine, albet after ALOT of downloading other things first, took a while even with broadband!

 

[snypercore]

seriously is you windows genuine if its not y9ou can say, we just cant post warez or serials but if it is service paack 2 is a bad idea, i am using a pirated windows and i havnt got SP2 becuase that came with the wholel anti piracy campaign so, eihter search for a crack, uninstall,format,buy new serial, or if you windows is truely genuine calling MS will help.

 

[cloud]

yeah if its truely genuine, MS will help

 

[EricB]

yeah if its truely genuine, MS will help

exactly.

download sp2. slipstream it in your xp cd with autostreamer (google the name). reinstall windows

 

[æArchOAngelæ]

why do some people say dont get sp 2? and stick with sp1 cuz its faster. have you guys heard that