SP2 install copy errors.

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I am attempting to install SP2 on a XP Pro machine. When I try I get the
following errors.

First, I get a “Setup cannot copy the file type .wav†error. When I click
on cancel it says it will continue with the setup without coping this file.
I get this error for the next 6 or more files then it continues with the
process.

After sometime I get another Copy Error dialog box. This one says “An error
occurred while copying file xpmsgr.chm. Cannot copy file to destination
directory.†This time when I click on cancel it states that the SP2 install
will cancel and does. During the closing of the process I get another window
stating “the filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.â€

I have tried the following, none which worked.

I ran SFC /scannow. Problem still occurs.

I tried to install in safe mode. No luck.

I disabled Anti-virus programs. Still no luck.

I tried to do the update via Microsoft’s website and directly from a SP2 CD.
Same error for both procedures.

I need to get this computer up to date, but can’t get past this error.

Any advice or ideas are appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Frank

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

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|I am attempting to install SP2 on a XP Pro machine. When I try I get the
| following errors.
|
| First, I get a "Setup cannot copy the file type .wav" error. When I click
| on cancel it says it will continue with the setup without coping this file.
| I get this error for the next 6 or more files then it continues with the
| process.
|
| After sometime I get another Copy Error dialog box. This one says "An error
| occurred while copying file xpmsgr.chm. Cannot copy file to destination
| directory." This time when I click on cancel it states that the SP2 install
| will cancel and does. During the closing of the process I get another window
| stating "the filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect."
|
| I have tried the following, none which worked.
|
| I ran SFC /scannow. Problem still occurs.
|
| I tried to install in safe mode. No luck.
|
| I disabled Anti-virus programs. Still no luck.
|
| I tried to do the update via Microsoft's website and directly from a SP2 CD.
| Same error for both procedures.
|
| I need to get this computer up to date, but can't get past this error.
|
| Any advice or ideas are appreciated.
|
| Thank you in advance.
|
| Frank
|