Akamai or not, microsoft is overwhelmed by the demand for SP2, and today is
giving the message listed below on windowsupdate:
Download and install it now - Currently not available
We are currently experiencing a high level of demand for Windows XP Service
Pack 2, so please check back later for availability. We apologize for any
inconvenience. If you prefer to obtain SP2 another way, the easiest way to
get Service Pack 2 is to turn on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP
and it will be downloaded when you are connected to the Internet without you
having to take any further action.
So then I thought about getting it from the torrent at sp2torrent.com, but
sadly microsoft has made them remove the torrent...
In article <992E533DBE35D11188960060083748C8044A590B@cliff.confluence.com>, Brian Battle <nanog@confluence.com> writes
Akamai or not, microsoft is overwhelmed by the demand for SP2, and today is
giving the message listed below on windowsupdate:
Download and install it now - Currently not available
We are currently experiencing a high level of demand for Windows XP Service
Pack 2, so please check back later for availability. We apologize for any
inconvenience. If you prefer to obtain SP2 another way, the easiest way to
get Service Pack 2 is to turn on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP
and it will be downloaded when you are connected to the Internet without you
having to take any further action.
So then I thought about getting it from the torrent at sp2torrent.com, but
sadly microsoft has made them remove the torrent...
I have a solution, but it's expensive. A url for the whole 266MB download (and not the smaller selective download that Windows Update would provide). If anyone's that desperate, email me. I only used it after waiting a week with the "Automatic Updates" switched on, and nothing arriving.
<quote who="Roland Perry">
I have a solution, but it's expensive. A url for the whole 266MB
download (and not the smaller selective download that Windows Update
would provide). If anyone's that desperate, email me. I only used it
after waiting a week with the "Automatic Updates" switched on, and
nothing arriving.
Microsoft isn't hiding the link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165b076b-aaa9-443d-84f0-73cf11fdcdf8/WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
linked from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.mspx
(well, click "get the service pack" and then "download")
Just because sp2torrent.com is down doesn't mean the rest of the torrent
world is. Supernova.org seems to have some links to an SP2 torrent or
two.
as usual, ymmv,
davidu
In article <49264.24.5.40.13.1094027638.davidu@everydns.net>, David A.
Ulevitch <davidu@everydns.net> writes
Microsoft isn't hiding the link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165b076b-aaa9-443d-84f0-73cf11fdcdf8/WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
linked from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.mspx
(well, click "get the service pack" and then "download")
I suppose my beef here is that they go on to say:
"DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A
smaller, more appropriate download is now available on Windows
Update."
Except it isn't. (Nor was it a week ago).
I'm an IT professional, but only one of my PCs is running XP. And it's a
full-price retail copy, not a bundled-OEM or upgrade. Hence me feeling
left out when I'm told that "IT professionals" have already been allowed
their Windows-update.
As we are told that this is in part a security update, anyone running a
network should be worried at the difficulty some of their users are
having getting hold of it.
CompUSA is offering to install XP SP2 on any Windows XP computer for free
if you bring your computer to any of their stores. Expect them to use
the opportunity to try to sell you some upgrades or security software.
You can order a Free CD on the Microsoft web site. Although it says 4-6
weeks, people report they are getting a CD in the mail in about a week.
There has been talk about Microsoft XP SP2 CD's being distribued through
various consumer and business electronics stores. But I haven't seen
any yet.
The CD's are supposed to hit Comp USA and Best BUy within the next month
or two for SP2.
The download link in this email should work fine for you even though it
is the large network install if you really need it and have broadband go
for it.
In article <Pine.GSO.4.58.0409010642360.524@clifden.donelan.com>, Sean Donelan <sean@donelan.com> writes
You can order a Free CD on the Microsoft web site. Although it says 4-6
weeks, people report they are getting a CD in the mail in about a week.
Is distribution from all their worldwide offices, or will users outside the USA have to wait for international delivery?
They will have to wait for international delivery.
Not that I'm trying to put words in your mouth, but I believe you meant suprnova.org which is a BitTorrent site (supernova.org is not a bittorrent site).
Check out this link for a list of other BitTorrent sites and applications:
http://kevinrose.typepad.com/kr/2004/07/darktip_the_bes.html