http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
The link above is to order a Service Pack 2 CD from Microsoft. Microsoft is going to quit supporting XP Service Pack 1 soon. If you are using XP HOME or PRO your XP CD is probably Service Pack 1. You will not be able to update to Service Pack 2 should you have to reload XP from scratch, IE...”Damn, another virus!” or “Damn, hard drive crashed!” Microsoft will send you the Service Pack 2 CD for $3.49 if you go to the link. They also say that you can use the same CD for more than one computer.
There is a 4 – 6 week delivery time.
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Originally posted by arrakisOr you could download and burn it to a cd.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
The link above is to order a Service Pack 2 CD from Microsoft. Microsoft is going to quit supporting XP Service Pack 1 soon. If you are using XP HOME or PRO your XP CD is probably Service Pack 1. You will not be able to update to Service Pack 2 should you have to reload ...[text shortened]... at you can use the same CD for more than one computer.
There is a 4 – 6 week delivery time.
I got one free with a magazine when it was first released.
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Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveWhile we're on the subject of dvd's, has anyone rented a dvd that wouldn't play? Hung up? Caused pixels to form on your TV?
Or you could download and burn it to a cd.
I got one free with a magazine when it was first released.
Well, you wouldn't believe this until you've tried it... just take a washcloth and put a little soap on it. Then wash the playing surface of the dvd. Rinse it using the washcloth and dry it with a fluffy towel. Be careful not to touch the playing surface with your fingers.
If it doesn't have any serious scratches on it, it'll probably play.
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Originally posted by arrakisPixels?
While we're on the subject of dvd's, has anyone rented a dvd that wouldn't play? Hung up? Caused pixels to form on your TV?
Well, you wouldn't believe this until you've tried it... just take a washcloth and put a little soap on it. Then wash the playing surface of the dvd. Rinse it using the washcloth and dry it with a fluffy towel. Be careful not to touc ...[text shortened]... ith your fingers.
If it doesn't have any serious scratches on it, it'll probably play.
Your cleaning advice sucks too.
If a disc gets dirty, you can clean them easily with any on-the-market cleaning kits or basic rubbing alcohol. But avoid using abrasives, solvents, or highly acidic cleansers. And use a soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe gently in a straight line from the center of the disc, out. This will avoid any potential scrapes from interrupting with the circular path of the signal.
Originally posted by NordlysYou know, I read a report about a year ago about a Japanese company, Toshiba maybe, came out with a nearly indestructable surface coating for DVD's and CD's. The product was actually reviewed by someone, maybe PC magazine, not sure now. But what I noticed is you hear absolutely nothing about it now. Hmmm. Could it be they were told to put it on the back shelf, nobody wants a durable CD?
Making things indestructible is bad for business...
Nobody except the public that is.
Originally posted by XanthosNZI'm hard as feckin nails mate.
You know if you were made of black box material it'd be harder to stab you. Perhaps you should look into that.
Anyway, here in dublin all the heads use guns, although there has been a few multiple stabbings recently. So how do you protect yourself from the admirers? feces from when your farter colapses ?
Originally posted by CrowleyWow! You criticize me and you don't even understand "pixels"???
Pixels?
Your cleaning advice sucks too.
If a disc gets dirty, you can clean them easily with any on-the-market cleaning kits or basic rubbing alcohol. But avoid using abrasives, [b]solvents, or highly acidic cleansers. And use a soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe gently in a straight line from the center of the disc, out. This will avoid any potential scrapes from interrupting with the circular path of the signal.[/b]
I stand by my advice - clean the disk with soap and water and dry with a fluffy towel. I would also advise people not to listen to this character... He doesn't even know what pixels are! 😕
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Originally posted by arrakisSo the only way sarcasm is understood on these forums is if I add a stupid 'smiley'?
Wow! You criticize me and you don't even understand "pixels"???
I stand by my advice - clean the disk with soap and water and dry with a fluffy towel. I would also advise people not to listen to this character... He doesn't even know what pixels are! 😕
I'm happy when my [DVDs] Caused pixels to form on [my] TV - as that is what they're designed to do. EDIT: Almost forgot! 😕
And those of you following this retarded cleaning advice will end up with ruined disks.
Originally posted by CrowleyCleaning a disk with a soft washcloth, soap and water, will not ruin it.
So the only way sarcasm is understood on these forums is if I add a stupid 'smiley'?
I'm happy when my [DVDs] Caused pixels to form on [my] TV - as that is what they're designed to do. EDIT: Almost forgot! 😕
And those of you following this retarded cleaning advice will end up with ruined disks.
The only thing "retarded" here is your advice.