can't uninstall xp sp2

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I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove and
under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is no
spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt. Can
I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
would be appreciated.
 
It seems the uninstall files were deleted.
This is often done to save space.
Without the uninstall files, SP-2 can not be uninstalled.

Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing the issues you have and
possibly someone may be able to help.
 
Kelly;
Because the actual problem will probably not be related to current subject.
And an unrelated subject may cause some who otherwise could help to not see
the post.
 
OT: Why would you need to un-install SP2? What problems are you having
with SP2? We may be able to solve those problems?
 
tigerman said:
I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
and
under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
no
spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
Can
I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
would be appreciated.
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Tigerman,

Did you install a slipstreamed version of Windows XP? (Windows XP with SP2
already built-in)
If so, then an un-install is not going to happen as you miss all the
un-install files...

Cheers,

Robert
 

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