How to uninstall Windows XP Service Pack 2 when I can't find it in Add/Remove programs?

I'm going to erase my computer before you donate. My computer is really old and the operating drive that I said it's for Windows XP with SP 1 Professional.

I tried to reinstall with this CD, but he told me that the service current pack on the computer is newer than the one on the CD, so he couldn't reinstall. I figured out that the SP3 has been installed and uninstalled SP3 from Add/Remove programs box.
Then, the computer is down to SP2. When I went to do the same with SP2, I can't find it in the add/remove menu. I see Windows Updates and a whole bunch of them, but none that said service pack 2.
I went through a lot of pages talking using the term of order etc etc, but nothing works.
Please let me know if there is another way I should try to re - install the original CD so that I can clear all of my computer.
Thank you!

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