Windows XP SP2 contains a virus

I downloaded the SP2 as an update in Sept. and within the download, it
contained a trojan forcing you to purchase Anti-spyware software. It was the
worse trojan/virus I'd ever had. Almost lost my pc. Was able to repair and
reloaded windows xp SP1. Now, I'm trying to reinstall SP2 utilizing a very
strong Anti-virus software and it will not allow the download (all from
microsoft.com). It actually quarantined a trojan or two during the download
process. Is there a way to get sp3 without sp2 ???

SP2 Enemy wrote:
> I downloaded the SP2 as an update in Sept. and within the download,
> it contained a trojan forcing you to purchase Anti-spyware
> software. It was the worse trojan/virus I'd ever had. Almost lost
> my pc. Was able to repair and reloaded windows xp SP1. Now, I'm
> trying to reinstall SP2 utilizing a very strong Anti-virus software
> and it will not allow the download (all from microsoft.com). It
> actually quarantined a trojan or two during the download process.
> Is there a way to get sp3 without sp2 ???

Not sure where you are downloading these Service Packs - but if your AV
software is finding stuff - it must be the wrong place.

Sounds like you also may still be infested/infected.

Anyway - if you just want to legitimately download SP1, SP2 or SP3...

Ignore the message - it will work on a single installation, multiple
installations, for IT administrators, for Developers, for anyone who wants
to download it and run it on a system that needs it.

Windows XP SP1a for IT Professionals (it works for anyone really)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Windows XP SP2 for IT Professionals (it works for anyone really)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Windows XP SP3 for IT Professionals (it works for anyone really)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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MS-MVP
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HOW TO get WinXP SP1 fully patched:

1. Download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4

[Yes, you can skip WinXP SP2 altogether.]

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. Follow all prompts; be patient, and reboot twice when
the install completes.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Install any required software
then click on CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Additional References:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-602954130D38
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

SP2 Enemy wrote:
> I downloaded the SP2 as an update in Sept. and within the download, it
> contained a trojan forcing you to purchase Anti-spyware software. It was
> the worse trojan/virus I'd ever had. Almost lost my pc. Was able to
> repair and reloaded windows xp SP1. Now, I'm trying to reinstall SP2
> utilizing a very strong Anti-virus software and it will not allow the
> download (all from microsoft.com). It actually quarantined a trojan or
> two
> during the download process. Is there a way to get sp3 without sp2 ???

In article <C52AA446-13BD-4210-80D4-158BDBD36FD2@microsoft.com>, =?Utf-
8?B?U1AyIEVuZW15?= <SP2 Enemy@discussions.microsoft.com> says...
> Is there a way to get sp3 without sp2 ???
>
The service packs are cumulative. You don't need sp2 to get sp3. One
hopes that sp3 doesn't have the same malware imbedded...