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can't download win xp sp1

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by tolitsss 1 view

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i have a licensed windows xp pro os in my system. how come i can't download windows service pack 1. the page always says that it can't contact the host or windows. please help! thanks!

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by thechas

I have had download problems with MS from time to time.

My workaround has been to connect at 'off' times.

3-7 AM works very well to get around 'peak' demand times.

Chas

by bchesmer

You may have an illegal copy of the OS. The MS site may think that you do based on the Key code that the OS was installed with.

by natedogg2277

The Product Key won't make a difference in downloading, it will only make it impossible to load SP-1. I agree with Chas, your best chance is to try and download it at an offpeak time as the file is huge(134MB). There may be other ways to get it online as well, from sites that have a smaller demand. Try CNet's download site for SP-1 at:
http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=SP-1&tg=dl-2001

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