Re: sp2 to sp1

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 05/29/05


Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 19:14:52 -0600

John;
Did SP-2 come installed on the computer or was SP-2 part of the installation
CD?
Perform a Repair Installation with a pre SP-2 CD should do it.
But you may have problems with the Product Key, Activation etc depending on
the versions involved.

Why do you want to downgrade the security of your computer?
Eventually you will need SP-2.

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
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"John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in message 
news:%232yazj%23YFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi
>
> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by 
> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would 
> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards 


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