Cannot get SP1 on.

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Hello all.

I am haveing a big problem with XP Pro. I am trying to install the OS on a
computer for my sister and absolutly CANNOT get SP1 on the machine. Everytime
I try to load the OS I get SOME error. This last time during setup it stopped
and told me it could not find three different files. Two of the three went on
(I think) when I hit the retry. The third and final file pro_seg.swf would
not go on no matter what I tried. Now I finally got the system up with a VERY
basic load of XP. Only problem is now when I try to update the system with
the Security Update CD I got from Microsoft, I keep getting errors. I know
the CD is ok, I have used it on other systems with no trouble. The first time
on this load I tried to install SP1 I recieved a Fatal Error and it shut down
the install. The next time I tried i now have a "Failed to install catalog
files" error.

OK.. Now what?? I am at a loss.. I have been fighting this machine for
more than a week now.. I have tried different XP Pro CDs and no luck with
those.. And for those who will tell me to use a legit copy .. I already
am...

Any Idea?? Thank you all in advance for your help and advice.

Scott
 
How are you installing,thru explorer? Try installing xp cd,restart
computer,boot
to xp cd (you may need to configure this in the BIOS,priority boot
device),once
it boots,at info screen select,install xp,new copy,delete current
partition,create
one,then let xp reformat the hd and do a clean install.
 
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