Questions about downloading SQL Server Compact 3.5

I want to use SQL Server Compact 3.5 with Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition, but when I go to "Get It" it gives me two options: to download Visual Studio 2010, download Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 Service Pack 2 for Windows
Desktop or download Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 Service Pack 2 Server Tools. Are any of the last two the actual SQL Server Compact 3.5 (or what do they mean with "Service Pack"?) or is there another way to download SQL Server Compact 3.5?

Are any of the last two the actual SQL Server Compact 3.5 (or what do they mean
with "Service Pack"?) or is there another way to download SQL Server Compact 3.5?
Hello,
This means it's an updated Version = SQL Server Compact 3.5 including Service Pack; you should download that "Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 Service Pack 2"
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