Ok, but it didnt download the Service Packs for me. I also kind of want to get Directx 9.0c which i've been having touble with. I'm not sure if I finally installed it or not (how do you check?). Do you think "http://searchwincomputing.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid68_gci1109890,00.html?int=off&Offer=WSYLBxptip" would be safe to do, that way i could update everything the way it's intended to be updated?
Update: Also the problem with the second site that you suggested is the fact that it requires the .Net Framework which I have to have a retail version of windows xp to install :-/.