when i update some of my softwares it saying it can only install in service pack 2 or higher. do i have to buy it or can i just upgrade from microsoft

Just go to > start > All Programs > Windows Update

The download and install will take about a half hour on a good DSL or cable line.

thx. gonna go and try it

Here's a direct link for downloading SP2; (266 MB)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en