SP2 removal

[Jane Doe]

Running XPhome and I obtained SP2 cd from microsoft and after
installation/upgrading on bootup the computer read: windows did not shut
down properly, yadda yadda ...... then I was given options to boot normally
or safe mode. Normal mode would just bring me right back to the same screen
so I reboot in safe mode then restarted again normally to the same screen.
So in safe mode I was able to uninstall SP2, thank the good Gods above. And
am now back to normal.

Any particular reason why it did this? Can i not upgrade this system to SP2
for any reason?

I disabled all virus software before installation/upgrade.

Thanks in advance

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Jane.

Can i not upgrade this system to SP2
for any reason?

You didn't tell us what "this system" is. :>(

Most computers have no problems with SP2. What make and model is yours?
Or, if you built it or upgraded it yourself, what is the make and model of
the motherboard, CPU and graphics card?

RC

 

[Ron Martell]

Running XPhome and I obtained SP2 cd from microsoft and after
installation/upgrading on bootup the computer read: windows did not shut
down properly, yadda yadda ...... then I was given options to boot normally
or safe mode. Normal mode would just bring me right back to the same screen
so I reboot in safe mode then restarted again normally to the same screen.
So in safe mode I was able to uninstall SP2, thank the good Gods above. And
am now back to normal.

Any particular reason why it did this? Can i not upgrade this system to SP2
for any reason?

I disabled all virus software before installation/upgrade.

Thanks in advance

See http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm for advice and
assistance regaring installing Service Pack 2.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Jane Doe]

Intel P4 1.26 system, not sure how much memory the graphics card has but its
an NVIDIA

sorry i didnt give that info earlier.

 

[Rock]

Running XPhome and I obtained SP2 cd from microsoft and after
installation/upgrading on bootup the computer read: windows did not shut
down properly, yadda yadda ...... then I was given options to boot normally
or safe mode. Normal mode would just bring me right back to the same screen
so I reboot in safe mode then restarted again normally to the same screen.
So in safe mode I was able to uninstall SP2, thank the good Gods above. And
am now back to normal.

Any particular reason why it did this? Can i not upgrade this system to SP2
for any reason?

I disabled all virus software before installation/upgrade.

Thanks in advance

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN

Cannot install Service Pack 2
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_install_Service_Pack_2

 

[S.Sengupta]

Do some readings here:-
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

regards,
ssg MS-MVP