Service pack question

[Oli_F]

Since I have re-installed windows XP home, I have neither service pack 1 or service pack 2. If I want to get service pack 2, do I need to have downloaded service pack 1 first?

Many Thanks

[Utah]

Why not just try it... if it doesnt install and tells you service pack one must be installed first, you have your answer.
However it's my experience that most service packs will roll prior versions all into the latest.

[pip22]

SP2 supercedes SP1, so you don't need both.
However, you should be aware that whereas SP1 caused very few problems for users, SP2 is a much more comprehensive and ambitious update which has caused quite a few problems as you will discover if you read the relevant forums. I had to revert to SP1 because I found some programs wouldn't install with SP2 present. Not everyone had problems though. You have to install it to find out for yourself. Just make sure you have a reliable backup before you do (don't rely on System Restore, because this won't necessarily repair all SP2-related problems)