Windows updating on a mac

I already owned a Windows XP service pack one, so I used it on my computer. I partitioned my hard drive and it works fine, except I need the service pack two in order for my airport card to deliver internet to the Windows side of my computer. I downloaded the service pack two update from the Windows website, and ordinarily that's what you would use. However, when I tried to use it to update the Windows on this computer, it says there isn't enough MB. I tried deleting everything, even the Office on the Windows side, but it still wouldn't work. Any suggestions? I know I could buy a new Windows XP SP2, I just don't want to spend the money. Can I fix this?

How many partitions do you have on your system? And big are the partitions? And how much free space do you have in each? Also, during installtion, did you choose to create an uninstalltion folder? If yes, this will require additional space as well.

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