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Hi,

Looked everywhere for a download of XP pro SP2. Apple instuctions specify that I need this to install Wins on my Apple laptop. I have an extra XP pro installation disk without the SP2. I was thinking that I could download the software and burn a disk on my computer and install it on my Mac. When it asked for the code, I would use my purchased XP pro key. I have found xp pro SP3 on the Microsoft site but not SP2.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

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XP SP2 has been superceded by SP3, so Microsoft does no longer offer SP2 for download.

P.S. not quite true what I wrote earlier: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...45-9E368D3CDB5A

Thanks Pat.

I got the download and burned it to a CD, but the Mac doesn't recognise it in the bootcamp setup as an installation disk. It wants a genuine xp pro sp2 installation disk. I called microsoft to order a cd but they don't support XP.

Any ideas for getting a guenuine xp sp2 disk. As I said before I have an extra xp pro disk, but it does not have sp2. I don't want to spend 100 bucks or more to get another OS disk.

Thanks,

Steve

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You mean that you need a Windows XP installation disk (rather than just the service pack)? If so, you will need to purchase a new license from Microsoft.

aw sh.., I already have an original license xp pro OS disk. But the apple instructions specifically states that I cannot use this disk without the sp2 on the same disk. If I have to purchase another one for 100+ bucks, forget it.

disgusted,

Steve

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