error when installing SP2

[Guest]

Howdy

just getting around to installing SP2 onto my non-online/non-network
workstation Win XP, sp1 system. (intel 3.06 cpu, 1GB ram, Scsi, etc)

Have tried several times & always get this result:

After the backing up files stage, I get a box which says: "Service pack 2
Setup Error, Service Pack 2 canceled" That's it, no further info.

Have loaded all default services.files etc......just thought of
something....I'll try installing it via Safe Mode later....but I'll post this
message in the hopes that one of you will have an idea.

Many Thanks

 

[Guest]

I just tried it in Safe Mode...no luck.

I get the error half way into backing up files.

Checking MS KB comes up w/ no similar error message.

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm

To find out why the installation fails see " Cannot install Service
Pack 2 " to find out where relevant log files are located.

Suggest you also see " Preparing for installation ".

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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[Guest]

Thanks MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]

hadn't seen that page yet, will try tonight...

Cheers

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm

To find out why the installation fails see " Cannot install Service
Pack 2 " to find out where relevant log files are located.

Suggest you also see " Preparing for installation ".

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

I just tried it in Safe Mode...no luck.

I get the error half way into backing up files.

Checking MS KB comes up w/ no similar error message.