I'm trying to reinstall SP2 on my vista PC, I got a hold of some bad memory
and I think some of my files are corrupted. anyone know how to do that?

you may need to turn
off your antiviral and
firewalls;

as they can inhibit the
installation.

however, if you still
have sp2 on the disk
but not functional,

then you might want
to do a repair installation.

another alternative is to
install virtual pc in vista,

then install sp2 in virtual
pc.

otherwise, you may have
to wipe vista off the disk
to reinstall xp because
you are essentially trying
to "down grade" your
system.

afterwards, install the
vista as an upgrade onto
a separate partition or
disk and it will build a
dual boot menu.

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>
>

"Drew Boillot" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:6AB3C38A-94CF-4886-8207-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm trying to reinstall SP2 on my vista PC, I got a hold of some bad memory and I think some of my files are corrupted. anyone
> know how to do that?

Um.. First of all.. I'm trying to re-install VISTA's SP2.. NOT XP..
Guess I wasn't completely clear on that.. Posted in Vista newsgroup, asking
about re-installing SP2 on a Vista PC..

"rive0108" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> Put your XP disk in the optical drive, restart, hit any key to boot off
> disk at prompt, load any required 3rd party SATA/RAID controller
> drivers, and follow prompts.
> At Partitions Windows DELETE all partitions and re-install XP into the
> unpartitioned space.
>
>
> --
> rive0108
>
> '::_-Win_$500_With_Vista_Forums-_::'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/competitions...oduct-key.html)::_-_Click_here_for_more_info-_::

Ok, it's clear by the 2 responses I got that I may not have been clear...

1) I am not trying to install XP in ANY form, nor do I want to.

2) I am trying to re-apply//re-install Vista's SP2 to my system

3) When trying to re-apply//re-install Vista's SP2 I get a message saying its already installed.. I'm asking how do I get around that!




"db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben at hotmail dot com> wrote in message news:6E3AE92D-DC5A-4B4B-9FD6-(E-Mail Removed)...
> you may need to turn
> off your antiviral and
> firewalls;
>
> as they can inhibit the
> installation.
>
> however, if you still
> have sp2 on the disk
> but not functional,
>
> then you might want
> to do a repair installation.
>
> another alternative is to
> install virtual pc in vista,
>
> then install sp2 in virtual
> pc.
>
> otherwise, you may have
> to wipe vista off the disk
> to reinstall xp because
> you are essentially trying
> to "down grade" your
> system.
>
> afterwards, install the
> vista as an upgrade onto
> a separate partition or
> disk and it will build a
> dual boot menu.
>
> --
>
> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
> - Systems Analyst
> - Database Developer
> - Accountancy
> - Veteran of the Armed Forces
> - Microsoft Partner
> - @hotmail.com
> ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen
>
>>
>>
>
> "Drew Boillot" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:6AB3C38A-94CF-4886-8207-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I'm trying to reinstall SP2 on my vista PC, I got a hold of some bad memory and I think some of my files are corrupted. anyone
>> know how to do that?
>

LOL

It was NOT integrated. I Installed it about a week ago.

"rive0108" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> disregard previous post- misread question
>
> If it is SP2 -integrated into Vista, you have to completely re-install
> Vista. Re-insert the disk you made, and boot off it.-
>
>
> --
> rive0108
>
> '::_-Win_$500_With_Vista_Forums-_::'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/competitions...oduct-key.html)::_-_Click_here_for_more_info-_::

Drew Boillot wrote:
> LOL
>
> It was NOT integrated. I Installed it about a week ago.
>
> "rive0108" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> disregard previous post- misread question
>>
>> If it is SP2 -integrated into Vista, you have to completely re-install
>> Vista. Re-insert the disk you made, and boot off it.-
>>
>>
>> --
>> rive0108
>>
>> '::_-Win_$500_With_Vista_Forums-_::'
>> (http://www.vistax64.com/competitions...oduct-key.html)::_-_Click_here_for_more_info-_::
>
>

Uninstall SP2 and then reinstall.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948465

Clark

AFAIK this should the the RTM of SP2 (friend of mine is an MSDN subscriber
and he said it was)

"rive0108" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> You are also aware that the RC Vista SP2 integrated O/S is evaluation
> only, and when the final SP2 is released that you cannot "upgrade" your
> Install to it right? You will have to completely uninstall the RC
> integrated Version and re-install Vista then install SP2.
>
> If you downloaded a New RC Vista SP2 installation, as opposed to just
> downloading the SP2 RC to your existing Vista Installation the Service
> pack is not a "add-on"/"update". It is part of the O/S, and I doubt you
> can simply "remove" it. You will have to completely uninstall Vista, and
> then re-install Vista again when SP2 is released to get rid of the
> "eval" issue. Usually the Evaluation versions of Vista/7 are time
> limited, and will lock Vista/7 after a certain date.
>
> This is how all the RC "Evaluation" O/S versions work. You
> usually*__cannot_* upgrade to a released (final) version (i.e., Win7),
> but must do a complete uninstall, and then re-install.
>
>
> Source:
>
> 1. '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335038.aspx_'
> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd335038.aspx)
> *If I installed a Release Candidate of SP2, can I simply upgrade it to
> a release version?*
>
> No. Pre-RTM builds are not upgradeable.
> 2. If you have updated your system by just SP2 Beta then you may
> uninstall SP2 beta and install the released version later on.
> For the integrated installation, you cannot uninstall the service pack
> when the installation is complete. Instead,
> *_you_would_need_to_reinstall_the_entire_operating_system_*. Please
> refer to the "Installation Option" article at
> '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd351467.aspx_'
> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd351467.aspx).
> 3. You can't remove SP2 beta from an integrated installation.
> You may read more about these options at
> '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd351466.aspx_'
> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd351466.aspx)
>
>
> --
> rive0108
>
> '::_-Win_$500_With_Vista_Forums-_::'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/competitions...oduct-key.html)::_-_Click_here_for_more_info-_::

oh yeah,
I forgot that there was
an sp2 for vista.

not sure how to uninstall.

I suppose I would try
to find the update in
programs an uninstall
it or

try a system restore.

sorry about the confusion.

between xp, vista and
win7 its hard to figure
out which way is up.

perhaps, if you are
going to go through
the trouble of uninstalling
vista as one poster
suggested,

you might want to install
win7.

--

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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

>
>

"Drew Boillot" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Ok, it's clear by the 2 responses I got that I may not have been clear...
>
> 1) I am not trying to install XP in ANY form, nor do I want to.
>
> 2) I am trying to re-apply//re-install Vista's SP2 to my system
>
> 3) When trying to re-apply//re-install Vista's SP2 I get a message saying its already installed.. I'm asking how do I get around
> that!
>
>
>
>
> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben at hotmail dot com> wrote in message
> news:6E3AE92D-DC5A-4B4B-9FD6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> you may need to turn
>> off your antiviral and
>> firewalls;
>>
>> as they can inhibit the
>> installation.
>>
>> however, if you still
>> have sp2 on the disk
>> but not functional,
>>
>> then you might want
>> to do a repair installation.
>>
>> another alternative is to
>> install virtual pc in vista,
>>
>> then install sp2 in virtual
>> pc.
>>
>> otherwise, you may have
>> to wipe vista off the disk
>> to reinstall xp because
>> you are essentially trying
>> to "down grade" your
>> system.
>>
>> afterwards, install the
>> vista as an upgrade onto
>> a separate partition or
>> disk and it will build a
>> dual boot menu.
>>
>> --
>>
>> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
>> - Systems Analyst
>> - Database Developer
>> - Accountancy
>> - Veteran of the Armed Forces
>> - Microsoft Partner
>> - @hotmail.com
>> ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen
>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> "Drew Boillot" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:6AB3C38A-94CF-4886-8207-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I'm trying to reinstall SP2 on my vista PC, I got a hold of some bad memory and I think some of my files are corrupted. anyone
>>> know how to do that?
>>

Hi,

There is no RTM of SP2 yet.

In any case, it's not possible to reinstall any service pack without
uninstalling the original installation of it.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Drew Boillot" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> AFAIK this should the the RTM of SP2 (friend of mine is an MSDN subscriber
> and he said it was)
>
> "rive0108" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> You are also aware that the RC Vista SP2 integrated O/S is evaluation
>> only, and when the final SP2 is released that you cannot "upgrade" your
>> Install to it right? You will have to completely uninstall the RC
>> integrated Version and re-install Vista then install SP2.
>>
>> If you downloaded a New RC Vista SP2 installation, as opposed to just
>> downloading the SP2 RC to your existing Vista Installation the Service
>> pack is not a "add-on"/"update". It is part of the O/S, and I doubt you
>> can simply "remove" it. You will have to completely uninstall Vista, and
>> then re-install Vista again when SP2 is released to get rid of the
>> "eval" issue. Usually the Evaluation versions of Vista/7 are time
>> limited, and will lock Vista/7 after a certain date.
>>
>> This is how all the RC "Evaluation" O/S versions work. You
>> usually*__cannot_* upgrade to a released (final) version (i.e., Win7),
>> but must do a complete uninstall, and then re-install.
>>
>>
>> Source:
>>
>> 1. '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd335038.aspx_'
>> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd335038.aspx)
>> *If I installed a Release Candidate of SP2, can I simply upgrade it to
>> a release version?*
>>
>> No. Pre-RTM builds are not upgradeable.
>> 2. If you have updated your system by just SP2 Beta then you may
>> uninstall SP2 beta and install the released version later on.
>> For the integrated installation, you cannot uninstall the service pack
>> when the installation is complete. Instead,
>> *_you_would_need_to_reinstall_the_entire_operating_system_*. Please
>> refer to the "Installation Option" article at
>> '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd351467.aspx_'
>> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd351467.aspx).
>> 3. You can't remove SP2 beta from an integrated installation.
>> You may read more about these options at
>> '_http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd351466.aspx_'
>> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../dd351466.aspx)
>>
>>
>> --
>> rive0108
>>
>> '::_-Win_$500_With_Vista_Forums-_::'
>> (http://www.vistax64.com/competitions...oduct-key.html)::_-_Click_here_for_more_info-_::
>

Drew Boillot wrote:
> I'm trying to reinstall SP2 on my vista PC, I got a hold of some bad
> memory and I think some of my files are corrupted. anyone know how to do
> that?


Er...., Service Pack 2 hasn't been released, yet.

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