Windows XP Service Pack 1
Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) provides the latest security, reliability, and performance updates to the Windows XP family of operating systems. Windows XP SP1 is designed to ensure Windows XP platform compatibility with newly released software and hardware, and includes updates to resolve issues discovered by customers or by Microsoft's internal testing team. Windows XP SP1 includes Internet Explorer 6 SP1. Anti-virus software programs may interfere with the installation of Windows XP SP1. Please disable anti-virus software while installing the service pack.
Typical download times for the Network installation:
All 32-bit Platforms: 129 MB | 5.4 hours @ 56K | 11 minutes @ T1
Before beginning an installation of Windows XP SP1, take note of the following system requirement considerations:
- Operating system You can install SP1 only on computers running Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition.
- Disk space The recommended space requirements depend on how the Windows XP SP1 is installed. The space requirements are the same whether you install from the stand-alone Service Pack CD or from this Web site, but are different if you install from a network distribution share. For details, read the Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q326583, “Hard Disk Space Requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 1” in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
For more installation recommendations and additional information about Windows XP SP1, visit the Windows XP SP1 Web site. (This site is in English.)
Restart your computer to complete the installation.
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- Click Windows XP Service Pack 1.
- Click Change/Remove.
For information on the fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 1, refer to the list of fixes.