Sp2 Update Erorr Msg AMD64\update.exe is not a valid win32 applica

[Guest]

I have dowloaded the WINDOWS XP SP2 Upated on my Desktop. When I attempt to
install, I get an error message, a long way into the installation process
that the UPDATE FAILED : AMD64\update.exe is not a valid Win 32 Application.

I had installed Windows xp Professional on top of WINDOWS 2000. When I
installed I had the option to Delete WIDOWS2000 and to a complete new install
or Load XP on top of 2000. I am not really computer literate and was
concerned about doing an uninstall of the 2000 and possibly screw everything
up. I am not sure if the XP on top on WINDOWS 2000 is the problem.

Any Suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[thecreator]

Hi chicoxp,

Anytime you change an operating system, it is always best to reformat
and reinstall the operating system, because when you reinstall your other
programs, they installed the drivers for your latest operating system, not
your past operating system.

Are you running Windows XP Professional Edition or Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition?

 

[Guest]

The Box indicates Windows Xp Progessional Version 2002 . I don't see any
reference to x64 Editon

I had chosen to do the upgrade ( XP on top of 2000) since the 2000 was on
the machine as I got it and I did not have the original software discs. As I
understand it, if I did the 2000 uninstall, I would not be able to load the
UPGRADE Version. I had to be a licensed User and did not know what would
happen if I did an unistall of 2000 (i.e. how would I prove I was a licensed
user).

I had run into a similar problem attempting to install a lexmark z12 printe.
I was attempting to assign XP drivers but I think my system ( with the
Windows 2000) still defaulted to older drivers. I did not have this problem
with my "very old" hp deskjet with I still use with new XP

Thanks,

chicoxp

 

[thecreator]

Hi chicoxp,

That is what I mean, > I had run into a similar problem attempting to
install a lexmark z12 printe.

I was attempting to assign XP drivers but I think my system ( with the
Windows 2000) still defaulted to older drivers. I did not have this
problem
with my "very old" hp deskjet with I still use with new XP

Go to eBay and search for Windows 98 SE Upgrade in Operating systems in
order to prove prior ownership, buy the Upgrade CD and use it. Then you will
be able to reformat and reinstall without problems.

You do not need a Full Version copy of an operating system, in order to
prove prior ownership.

It will save you a lot of problems.