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There is no need to have Windows XP SP1 before you install SP2.

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Do I need to have Windows XP SP1 installed before I install SP2?

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Nope. Service packs are cumulative, meaning that they roll-up all fixes that came before them into a single package. I expect SP1 will be hard to find after SP2 has been out for a while because it'll no longer be needed.

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Article C2150 - August 9, 2004

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That host control is in Windows XP itself. If you have the hardware to support it, that is. Try running the "add new hardware" wizard and see if a re-scan finds it.

Posted by: Leo Notenboom at September 7, 2006 3:31 PM

I have SP2 installed. Windows Update says I need to install high priority update: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. Why?

Posted by: Digital at December 31, 2006 7:52 AM

I have windows xp pro 64 bit and service pack 2..when trying to re hook up my canon mf4150 my pc will not recognize my printer. This whole system used to work perfectly before I had to reload my xp program..after a 'boot loop'..problem..at the bottom of the Canon driver page it says..' USB 2.0 Hi-Speed requires Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4'..could this be my problem...ahhhhhhhhhh help..Steve

Did it ever work with this system? If not I'd suspect that there are no XP 64-bit drivers for this printer. You'll need to contact the printer manufacturer to see if your configuration is supported at all. (Printer drivers are a common issue with older 64bit systems.)
Leo
20-Dec-2010

Posted by: Steve at December 19, 2010 9:39 AM

Thanks for the reply..yes the system all worked together, recently..I have grabbed the drivers, tool thing, and firm ware off the Canon site..all designed for the xp pro 64 bit..the pc will not 'see' the mf machine..the usb port is good and I have to assume the cable is ok since it worked last week..any other suggestion would be appreciated..figure this out and I'll get you a giant Latte..S

Posted by: Steve at December 20, 2010 3:54 PM

my audio driver is not gettin installed!!! is it because i have directly installed xp sp2 and not sp1??

No, as the article states you did not need SP1 to install SP2. There's something else going on, but there's not enough information here to make a guess.
Leo
29-Jan-2011

Posted by: pranay at January 29, 2011 8:46 AM
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