JSI Tip 2509. I want to change the location where Windows 2000 expects to find Service Packs.

When you install a Service Pack, Windows 2000 remembers its' location.

When you install new or updated components, Windows 2000 will automatically get updated files from this location. You don't have to reinstall Service Packs.

You can change the location by using Regedt32 to navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

Double-click the ServicePackSourcePath in the right-hand pane and set the string to a valid path, including a network distribution share.