Where can I download Windows XP Service Pack 2?
On August 9, 2004, Microsoft released SP2 for Windows XP. SP2 is the latest collection of updates for Windows XP.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. In addition to a more robust security infrastructure, SP2 improves the security configuration options of Windows XP and provides better security information to help users faced with security decisions.
Read technical details about SP2, including what’s new in SP2, how to deploy SP2, and how to manage an environment with SP2. To download SP2 for Windows XP:
- Download Windows XP SP2 Network Installation (266mb)
The Network Installation is ideal for IT professionals installing SP2 on multiple computers.
- SP2 Express Installation is available via the Windows Update site
Visit the Windows XP SP2 official web site
Update: Windows XP SP2 is now available in many languages, including Hebrew. You do NOT need to use the Hebrew version on a “regular” Windows XP machine, only on those that are “Hebrew Localized”, i.e. that have a Hebrew GUI.