Installing service pack 2

[Guest]

When i try to install SP2 i get an errer saying:

Setup cannnot copy the file atapi.sys

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

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

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

"Copy Error: Setup cannot copy the file Atapi.sys" error message when you try
to install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884675&Product=winxp

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Direct Download):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| When i try to install SP2 i get an errer saying:
|
| Setup cannnot copy the file atapi.sys
|
| Ensure the the location specified below is correct, or change it and insert
| 'Windows XP System Fiels' in the drive you specify.
|
| copy files from:
| c:\windows\system32\drivers

 

[Guest]

any of the download sites i get the message (windows update & the network one)

 

[Len]

That's because you are not solving the actual problem - a corrupt Atapi.sys!
This usually means that you have Alcohol 120%, Daemon Tools or simular
program installed. To check, go to the ...\system32\drivers folder and
right click ATAPI.sys (make sure you have enabled viewing hidden/system
files), if you get a MS file version then this is not your issue.

However, if the file does not have an MS tag on it then delete the file! XP
will replace it from its cache with a non-corrupted file. This one should
have the MS version, etc when doing a properties for it. At that point you
can install the SP2 update. Make sure you do not restart the computer until
the update is complete as on restart it will again corrupt the file.

Good Luck,
Len

any of the download sites i get the message (windows update & the network
one)

"Copy Error: Setup cannot copy the file Atapi.sys" error message when you
try
to install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884675&Product=winxp

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Direct Download):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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:

| When i try to install SP2 i get an errer saying:
|
| Setup cannnot copy the file atapi.sys
|
| Ensure the the location specified below is correct, or change it and
insert
| 'Windows XP System Fiels' in the drive you specify.
|
| copy files from:
| c:\windows\system32\drivers

 

[Guest]

ok, thankyou!
But when SP2 is installed will Alcohol 120% replace the ATAPI.sys file so
that Alcohol 120% will work properly or will i have to re-install Alcohol
120% so that it will work properly? or cant Alcohol 120% and SP2 be
installed on the same computer at the same time?

That's because you are not solving the actual problem - a corrupt Atapi.sys!
This usually means that you have Alcohol 120%, Daemon Tools or simular
program installed. To check, go to the ...\system32\drivers folder and
right click ATAPI.sys (make sure you have enabled viewing hidden/system
files), if you get a MS file version then this is not your issue.

However, if the file does not have an MS tag on it then delete the file! XP
will replace it from its cache with a non-corrupted file. This one should
have the MS version, etc when doing a properties for it. At that point you
can install the SP2 update. Make sure you do not restart the computer until
the update is complete as on restart it will again corrupt the file.

Good Luck,
Len

any of the download sites i get the message (windows update & the network
one)

"Copy Error: Setup cannot copy the file Atapi.sys" error message when you
try
to install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884675&Product=winxp

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Direct Download):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| When i try to install SP2 i get an errer saying:
|
| Setup cannnot copy the file atapi.sys
|
| Ensure the the location specified below is correct, or change it and
insert
| 'Windows XP System Fiels' in the drive you specify.
|
| copy files from:
| c:\windows\system32\drivers

 

[Rock]

ok, thankyou!
But when SP2 is installed will Alcohol 120% replace the ATAPI.sys file so
that Alcohol 120% will work properly or will i have to re-install Alcohol
120% so that it will work properly? or cant Alcohol 120% and SP2 be
installed on the same computer at the same time?

uninstall alcohol, install SP2, install alcohol.