Installing SP1 network install option

[chifu]

I tried to install SP1 by downloading the install file for the network install option, because this meant I could use my fast network connection rather then the dial up connection of the XP PC.

But when I got the install .exe file and try to run it XP tells me that it is not a valid 32bit program.

The amount of time I spent trying to get this to work I might as well have waited for the dial up express install to finish.

Now is Microsoft deliberately posting large (133MB) files which do not actually work or am I missing something. Maybe it is another one of Microsoft's ideas to upset their valued customers (do Microsoft have valued customers). Why does a new PC that I just brought do not have SP1 installed or at least available as a disk in the box (was not SP1 released because Microsoft was breaking trade rules). You can probably tell I am not happy with Microsoft at the moment. I do not like having to spend a whole day to secure a PC so that it is safe to use.

Anyway has any one managed to download and use this file?

 

[Snickle]

"Why does a new PC that I just brought do not have SP1 installed or at least available as a disk in the box"

It all depends on/is subject to the supply chain, but then I haven't heard SP1 is/will be available at dealers.

"But when I got the install .exe file and try to run it XP tells me that it is not a valid 32bit program."

That message is usually an indication of a corrupted download.

Could always order the CD from MS. I had a client download the 133MB file with his 1Mbps wireless connection and burned it to a CD along with Win2000 SP3 and WordPerfect SP2, now I owe him a favor.

 

[denzilla]

You didn't download the SP for XP 64-bit did you?

 

[denzilla]

Oh, you might want to wait and see if there is a re-release of SP1 as a lot of people (myself included) have had problems after installation. My advice would be to download only the security hotfixes for now.

 

[s0121]

Never had any problems installing SP-1 on my version. but as stated you need the correct version... the 64 bit will not install on the 32 bit OS and vice versa. Also SP-1 has many black listed SN's included. So if your using one of the BLACK listed SN's ur out of luck. Frank Smith
s0121@Giantcomm.net
"SomeWhere in Kansas--"Near Dodge City"

 

[bcastner]

install.exe? This does not sound right. Try this instead:

First, extract the service pack to a new directory. This
will also test for possible corrupted files in the pack:
start, run,
xpsp1_en_x86.exe /x

give it a directory to extract to.

now go to that directory, and run update.exe

Best,
Bill Castner

 

[chifu]

I have managed to download a working file now. Saved it off to CD so I do not have to do it again.