sp2

[larry jordan]

mourning

know you fine folks are tired of these dumb questions.

well i finaly decided to go ahead and update to sp2 ,
and sure enough i had trouble.

when i restarted to finish the install my comp. would
not boot back up. after a couple of hours i got it to
get to the windows is starting screen, then the screen
would go black and start booting up again. it kept on
doing this(loop).

ended up having to reinstall xp. my question is ,
should i try to install sp2 again or give up?

thanks much
larry

 

[Jeff]

Hi,

Since you have a fresh install, its the best time to do it. But you should
also make sure the computer is properly prepared for it. Several of the
MVPs here, especially Jupiter Jones, has good advice on how to prepare your
computer for SP2, I suggest you follow their advice. I have installed SP2
on over 130 systems now with no problems. The main thing is preparation.

Jeff

 

[Rock]

mourning

know you fine folks are tired of these dumb questions.

well i finaly decided to go ahead and update to sp2 ,
and sure enough i had trouble.

when i restarted to finish the install my comp. would
not boot back up. after a couple of hours i got it to
get to the windows is starting screen, then the screen
would go black and start booting up again. it kept on
doing this(loop).

ended up having to reinstall xp. my question is ,
should i try to install sp2 again or give up?

thanks much
larry

Does your computer have a prescott processor? These started appearing
after February of 04? If so see this article:

Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the
installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=885626

If this doesn't apply, did you properly prepare your system:

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

 

[noitisnotme]

I had problems when I installed at boot and found the
problem was roxio easy creator seven. I removed it and
reinstalled after installing sp2.
If you have rosio seven make sure you have the disk and
key before you remove it or you will not be able to
reinstall.

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

I have Roxio EZCD Creator 7 and did not uninstall it prior to installation
of SP2. It did not interfere with installation or performance of SP2.
There is nothing on the Roxio website, and using Google, I could find no
other references to any conflicts with Roxio EZCD Creator 7. I assume yours
was a unique example, and I am happy that you sorted it out, but as I
stated, your case seems to be unique.

Bobby

 

[larry jordan]

-----Original Message-----


Does your computer have a prescott processor? These started appearing
after February of 04? If so see this article:

Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the
installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=885626

If this doesn't apply, did you properly prepare your system:

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.msp x

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

.
Rock

thanks much for your response , appreciate it.

i do have a prescott processer.

ok , now i still do not have the sp2 installed (dont
think) but since i had to reinstall xp to get booted i
got about 18 updates on windows update site for my comp.
(sp1a). i have the sp2 cd , do i need to get the updates
for my sp1 then run my sp2 cd , or just put the precott
patch deal in and run my sp2 cd?

thanks again
larry

 

[larry jordan]

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Since you have a fresh install, its the best time to do it. But you should
also make sure the computer is properly prepared for it. Several of the
MVPs here, especially Jupiter Jones, has good advice on how to prepare your
computer for SP2, I suggest you follow their advice. I have installed SP2
on over 130 systems now with no problems. The main thing is preparation.

Jeff




.
Jeff

thank you for your reply , i sure do appreciate it.

Larry

 

[Rock]

sp2 ,


started appearing


complete the


Service Pack 2


Manufacturer Before


Pack 2



thanks much for your response , appreciate it.

i do have a prescott processer.

ok , now i still do not have the sp2 installed (dont
think) but since i had to reinstall xp to get booted i
got about 18 updates on windows update site for my comp.
(sp1a). i have the sp2 cd , do i need to get the updates
for my sp1 then run my sp2 cd , or just put the precott
patch deal in and run my sp2 cd?

thanks again
larry

Just resolve the prescott issue, then SP2.. You don't need the rest of
the updates.

 

[Rock]

larry jordan wrote:

thanks much for your response , appreciate it.

i do have a prescott processer.

ok , now i still do not have the sp2 installed (dont
think) but since i had to reinstall xp to get booted i
got about 18 updates on windows update site for my comp.
(sp1a). i have the sp2 cd , do i need to get the updates
for my sp1 then run my sp2 cd , or just put the precott
patch deal in and run my sp2 cd?

thanks again
larry

Also review this link reference the Prescott processor issue:
http://cquirke.mvps.org/sp2intel.htm

 

[Phil McCracken]

I have Roxio EZCD Creator 7 and did not uninstall it prior to installation
of SP2. It did not interfere with installation or performance of SP2.
There is nothing on the Roxio website, and using Google, I could find no
other references to any conflicts with Roxio EZCD Creator 7. I assume yours
was a unique example, and I am happy that you sorted it out, but as I
stated, your case seems to be unique.

Bobby

I think his case might be unusual, but I don't know how you can tell
from your vantage point that it's unique. If you *can*, then boy do I
have some questions for you.

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

I base that assumption on the fact that I have not seen *ANY* other posts
either in these newsgroups or on numerous websites that indicate problems
with Roxio. Yours is the only post I have seen.

Bobby