Can't install SP-2

[Robert S]

I tried to install winXP service pack 2 and got the following message:

Setup cannot copy the file atapi.sys

Ensure that the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert
"Windows XP System Files" in the drive you specify.

Copy files from:
c:\windows\system32\drivers

The directory c:\windows\system32\drivers does exist on my system.

What is going on?

 

[Harry Ohrn]

How are you trying to install SP2? Is it from the Windows Update site or
from a CD you received or from the full network download? Try downloading
the full version from here and see if it will go
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
Ignore what it says about being only for IT Administrators.

 

[Guest]

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Good Luck!
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(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

 

[Rock]

I tried to install winXP service pack 2 and got the following message:

Setup cannot copy the file atapi.sys

Ensure that the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert
"Windows XP System Files" in the drive you specify.

Copy files from:
c:\windows\system32\drivers

The directory c:\windows\system32\drivers does exist on my system.

What is going on?

Do you have any virtual drive software installed. If so uninstall it.
Another option is to rename atapi.sys on your drive when this message
comes up and then continue the install.