There are many features which are included in the service pack 3 download, it is able to fix a range of bugs and also adds new features to Windows XP. Two new features include: Black Hole Router Detection and Network Access Protection.
Only if USB controllers are part of the Service Pack. The download page the service pack is on should have details on the updates included in the pack.
Software upgrades, bug fixes, new features, and security upgrades.
There is no service pack 2 for Windows 7. Service pack 1 was released recently.
From microsoft.com
It is possible to download Windows XP Service Pack 2 at the official Microsoft website. Once you have arrived at the Microsoft website, just go to the Download Center and type in "Windows XP Service Pack 2" without the quotes.
There are lots of links online to follow in order to download XP Service Pack 2. One of the free links is the pirate bay where one can download it for free.
operating system upgrades and patches
depends on the size of the service pack, and the speed of your internet service as well, .expect a half hour to two hour wait.
The installer will not allow this. You must install Service Pack 3. Service Pack 3 is free, makes your computer more secure, fixes bugs, and will be required by most newer software. If you were able to download the Microsoft Office 2010 beta, you can download the service pack just as easily.
You can go to the Microsoft website and possible download the Vista Service Pack 2 for free, since it is a Service Pack and not actual software. However, you could also use a torrent site, but this is probably illegal and could be riddled with viruses.
One can download the first service pack for the MS Project 2007 through Microsoft's official website. For Microsoft propriety products, it is best to download updates directly from the source.
If you have Windows service pack 3, then you need to download SP3 Drivers. If you have Windows Service Pack 1, then you need to download SP1 Drivers.