You can do this by using Windows Update or by going to the device manufacturer's website. If you have an uninterruptible power supply UPS connected to your computer, disconnect the connecting serial cable before installing SP2. The installation automatically attempts to detect devices connected to serial ports, and UPS equipment can cause problems with the detection process.
It's fine to leave your computer connected to a UPS for power. Some antivirus software might prevent SP2 from installing, or might slow down the installation.
You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed. Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP2 even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation. If your computer is set to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP2.
Follow the instructions on the screen. If you aren't prompted to install SP2, follow these steps:. Click View available updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Install any updates listed as Recommended or Important , return to the Windows Update page, and then click Check for updates. Follow the instructions on your screen. Comments that don't add value will be removed, including off-topic or content-free comments, or comments that look even a little bit like spam.
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Search Ask Leo! Do this Subscribe to Confident Computing! I'll see you there! Wish I could take it back Sorry. George Reply. You can always install the latest Windows service pack or update automatically via Windows Update. Or, if you're needing a service pack for Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows, you can do so manually by following the links to the latest Microsoft Windows service packs and updates.
Select System when the Settings screen opens. Choose About from the right side at the bottom Windows 11 , or the left pane at the bottom Windows Windows 11 and Windows 10 updates can be easily installed through Windows Update.
Open Control Panel. For other versions of Windows, open the Start menu and select Control Panel. You won't see this option if you're viewing Control Panel in the large icons, small icons, or classic views. Instead, select System and then skip down to Step 4. Choose System. At the top of the System window, under the Windows edition section, is the Windows major update version or service pack level. If you're still running Windows 8 or Windows 8.
If you don't want the most up-to-date Windows 8 version to be installed automatically, you can instead download the Windows 8. If you don't have the latest update installed, or don't have a service pack installed at all, then you should do so as soon as you can. You can install these updates automatically from Windows Update or manually by downloading and installing them. Check for updates. Learn more about keeping Windows 10 up to date.
A service pack SP is a Windows update, often combining previously released updates, that helps make Windows more reliable. Service packs can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware. Make sure you install the latest service pack to help keep Windows up to date. Service packs take about 30 minutes to install, and you'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation. The recommended and easiest way to get updates such as service packs is to turn on Windows Update for Windows 8.
Find out how to upgrade to Windows Service packs, which are provided free of charge on this page, can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware.
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