Removing Preinstalled SP2?

[Guest]

I ordered a new system with WinXP SP2 preinstalled. I have reviewed Article
ID 875350 and none of those options apply because there is no "Windows XP
Service Pack 2" udpate to remove or associated $NtServicePackUninstall$
folder. Has anyone found how to remove SP2 in this situation?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

SP2 cannot be removed from Windows XP if it came
preinstalled on a new computer.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I ordered a new system with WinXP SP2 preinstalled. I have reviewed Article
| ID 875350 and none of those options apply because there is no "Windows XP
| Service Pack 2" udpate to remove or associated $NtServicePackUninstall$
| folder. Has anyone found how to remove SP2 in this situation?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You can not uninstall SP-2 in your situation.
If you really need a system without SP-2, buy Windows XP without SP-2
and install it.
Or you may be able to get Windows XP without SP-2 from the
manufacturer.

A better solution is to post your problems in a new thread and perhaps
someone can help.