Re: install sp2 on external drive

From: Jerry (NoSpamChiefZeke_at_MSN.com)
Date: 08/31/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:45:54 -0700

Why would installing it on an external drive do any good. Is XP itself on
that drive?

IF, you're trying to download it and don't have enough space - then restate
your problem as such, then order the SP2 CD from Microsoft or go to Staples,
as others have done, and get it from them.

"terry" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:050601c48efe$d65f8c80$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I can't install sp2 on my laptop because I don't have
> enough disk space. Can I install it on an external hard
> drive?

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