SP2 Upgrade Problems

[Guest]

When I installed SP2, it seems that it shut down every program that's
embedded in windows. I can't even get "My Computer" to open. Whenever I try
to start it or other programs, like Internet Explorer, it just goes to
hourglass for a few seconds and then I get nothing. However, I can start
other programs (I was able to send this question using a third-party web
browser). I would love to do a system restore, but that's yet another
program that won't start now. Please let me know if you have any solutions
for this problem.

 

[BarryG]

When I installed SP2, it seems that it shut down every program that's
embedded in windows. I can't even get "My Computer" to open. Whenever I
try
to start it or other programs, like Internet Explorer, it just goes to
hourglass for a few seconds and then I get nothing. However, I can start
other programs (I was able to send this question using a third-party web
browser). I would love to do a system restore, but that's yet another
program that won't start now. Please let me know if you have any
solutions
for this problem.

Restore your system with the backup you did before you loaded SP2.
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Wot, no backup?
I'll bet you start doing backups after this!

Why does it always a take a disaster to press home the necessity of doing
regular backups?

Good Luck,
Barry.

 

[Rock]

When I installed SP2, it seems that it shut down every program that's
embedded in windows. I can't even get "My Computer" to open. Whenever I
try
to start it or other programs, like Internet Explorer, it just goes to
hourglass for a few seconds and then I get nothing. However, I can start
other programs (I was able to send this question using a third-party web
browser). I would love to do a system restore, but that's yet another
program that won't start now. Please let me know if you have any
solutions
for this problem.

Was the system running well and clean of malware before SP2 was applied?
Yes to both of those is imperative.

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx

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