[titi]

I have been trying to instl sp2 since last aug. and I get failed to install
about 3/4 into installing then it starts the uninstall process. I have tried
everything listed in KB articles. I even tried the cd same problem.

[José Gallardo]

Any error messages? Have you cleaned your machine of virus and spyware *befor* installing SP2?

"titi" <titi@discussions.microsoft.com> escribió en el mensaje news:496510D6-08C6-4EC9-B439-CB75D84D144D@microsoft.com...
>I have been trying to instl sp2 since last aug. and I get failed to install
> about 3/4 into installing then it starts the uninstall process. I have tried
> everything listed in KB articles. I even tried the cd same problem.

[Jim Macklin]

Clear all temp files, run disk cleanup.
Run the XP upgrade advisor just to see if there are any
problems found with the hardware installed or software.
Update the BIOS.
Run a virus scan in safe mode.
Scan for any malware using Microsoft Anti-Spyware (beta1),
Ad-Aware SE Personal and SpyBot S&D (all three).
Then uninstall the anti-virus and the anti-spyware and then
try the SP2 CD.

If all goes well, reinstall the anti-virus and spyware
scanners software, run Windows Update to get the latest
updates.


--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm




"José Gallardo" <jogalb@QUITALOono.com> wrote in message
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Any error messages? Have you cleaned your machine of virus
and spyware *befor* installing SP2?

"titi" <titi@discussions.microsoft.com> escribió en el
mensaje
news:496510D6-08C6-4EC9-B439-CB75D84D144D@microsoft.com...
>I have been trying to instl sp2 since last aug. and I get
>failed to install
> about 3/4 into installing then it starts the uninstall
> process. I have tried
> everything listed in KB articles. I even tried the cd same
> problem.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Carefully follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"titi" <titi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:496510D6-08C6-4EC9-B439-CB75D84D144D@microsoft.com...
>I have been trying to instl sp2 since last aug. and I get failed to install
> about 3/4 into installing then it starts the uninstall process. I have
> tried
> everything listed in KB articles. I even tried the cd same problem.

[rgbytg]

I had this same similar problem. After days of looking into this (and this
was painful) I did the following.

1. I reinstalled machine to it's original state using recovery disks. (save
all important files externally since you don't want to risk losing them {i
did not} and you will need to re-load any added software. Make sure you have
all the disks for printers, modems, firewalls, 3rd party software etc.)

2. I installed SP1 completely
3. I installed SP2


If you skip #2, you will just be screwed. I tried to avoid this and tried
to find "soft fixes" with worse results.

MIcrosoft support for SP2 installation was very good BUT YOU HAVE TO READ IT
COMPLETELY and not omit any steps.

"titi" wrote:

> I have been trying to instl sp2 since last aug. and I get failed to install
> about 3/4 into installing then it starts the uninstall process. I have tried
> everything listed in KB articles. I even tried the cd same problem.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

There is no need to install SP-1.
So skipping step 2 is not only possible but recommended so a major pointless
installation is avoided.
Apparently your reinstallation process resolved the problem.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"rgbytg" <rgbytg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:939A8870-8987-468B-987A-66040C67A2A4@microsoft.com...
>I had this same similar problem. After days of looking into this (and this
> was painful) I did the following.
>
> 1. I reinstalled machine to it's original state using recovery disks.
> (save
> all important files externally since you don't want to risk losing them {i
> did not} and you will need to re-load any added software. Make sure you
> have
> all the disks for printers, modems, firewalls, 3rd party software etc.)
>
> 2. I installed SP1 completely
> 3. I installed SP2problem.