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ssj3goku
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Windows XP Service Pack

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I have a laptop and bought it from frys and was wondering how do you check if you already have the service pack?

if not should i download it?


which one should i download?

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1a
?
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Post by Brk »

Download all the available Critical Updates, then all the security-specific Windows XP Updates.

Service Pack 1 will be part of the Critical Updates.
ssj3goku
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Post by ssj3goku »

does that mean i already installed it?

before i just ran windows update and downloaded all the critical ones
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Post by Brk »

Originally posted by ssj3goku
does that mean i already installed it?

before i just ran windows update and downloaded all the critical ones


Right-click on My Computer and then select Properties.

It will tell you your version here:

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