cant load service pack 2 for windows XP

[Guest]

I cant load SVC PACK 2 for windows Xp. Following advise from mocrosoft, i
have uninstalled my virus checker and attempted to restart in SAFE Mode but
cant get into safe mode. When a suggestion for which operating systems i want
comes up it only gives me WINDOWS XP and SAFE mode is not an option. How do i
get into SAFE mode. Pressing F8 on startup does not work.

any help would be greatly appreciated

Mark

 

[Morituri-|-Max]

I cant load SVC PACK 2 for windows Xp. Following advise from mocrosoft, i
have uninstalled my virus checker and attempted to restart in SAFE Mode but
cant get into safe mode. When a suggestion for which operating systems i want
comes up it only gives me WINDOWS XP and SAFE mode is not an option. How do i
get into SAFE mode. Pressing F8 on startup does not work.

any help would be greatly appreciated

Have you tried Shift-F8 on startup? Or maybe F2?

 

[Guest]

Have you tried Shift-F8 on startup? Or maybe F2?

Hi Morituri-|-Max!!!
Need to ask u 1 question. Is the windows xp u curently have now juz
installed on ur system?? Well, in my experienced, if u cant get into both
Safe Mode and MS-DOS, it may be leading to monitor display fault. To change
it, reinstall windows xp, then in format menu later on, after first restart,
make a quick format. After fresh install of windows xp, check ur monitor DPI
& Hertz on ur monitor manual or at the back of the monitor. Then input the
correct settings at " Display Properties> Settings 'tab'> Advanced 'button'>
General 'tab'/ Monitor 'tab'." Hope it helps. Byez!!>!!~~

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Mark,

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe mode

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Rock]

I cant load SVC PACK 2 for windows Xp. Following advise from mocrosoft, i
have uninstalled my virus checker and attempted to restart in SAFE Mode but
cant get into safe mode. When a suggestion for which operating systems i want
comes up it only gives me WINDOWS XP and SAFE mode is not an option. How do i
get into SAFE mode. Pressing F8 on startup does not work.

any help would be greatly appreciated

Mark

Why are you trying to get into safe mode to install SP2?

 

[Rock]

I cant load SVC PACK 2 for windows Xp. Following advise from mocrosoft, i
have uninstalled my virus checker and attempted to restart in SAFE Mode but
cant get into safe mode. When a suggestion for which operating systems i want
comes up it only gives me WINDOWS XP and SAFE mode is not an option. How do i
get into SAFE mode. Pressing F8 on startup does not work.

any help would be greatly appreciated

Mark

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

 

[Plato]

I cant load SVC PACK 2 for windows Xp. Following advise from mocrosoft, i

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#1

 

[Guest]

Rock,

I was advised by James Shao of microsoft to do this as SP2 would not load
the normal way. It loads ok until it tries to find SP2.cab file then bombs
out and hangs. James suggested I uninstall my virus checker, start in safe
mode (which i still cant) then install SP2 again then reboot and re-install
my virus checker.

I am open to suggestions but I have now got my computer working again
without SP2 and would not want to risk screwing it up again.

Am open to suggestions. Hope you had a good christmas

 

[Guest]

Taipan 541, No it was loaded on to my computer when I bought it 2 years ago.

 

[Rock]

Rock,

I was advised by James Shao of microsoft to do this as SP2 would not load
the normal way. It loads ok until it tries to find SP2.cab file then bombs
out and hangs. James suggested I uninstall my virus checker, start in safe
mode (which i still cant) then install SP2 again then reboot and re-install
my virus checker.

I am open to suggestions but I have now got my computer working again
without SP2 and would not want to risk screwing it up again.

Am open to suggestions. Hope you had a good christmas

Ok I understand. Here is one MS Knowledge Base article on installing
service packs in safe mode. In general it's not recommended, but if you
do, and if it installs, then install again after booting into normal mode.

How to Install Service Packs and Hotfixes When Windows Is Running in
Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=818460

Here is the standard information I have on installing SP2.

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