Installation issue of xp sp2

[Guest]

I've basically spent the past 3 weeks trying to get xp sp2 re-installed onto
my desktop computer after my latest system restore, and I have yet to get a
positive result. I've searched the inet for a solution but haven't seen
anything similar to this. What happens is this...

I have the sp2 update already downloaded off of Windows Update. When i start
the installation, it gets to "inspecting current configuration" and just
hangs with the "system" process at about 60% cpu power and "update" at about
40%, even after i cancel the installation. I have had sp2 on my computer
before the latest system restore, and i really want to install the trial
version of visual studio lol.
Help will be appreciated and many hugs to the one who solves my problem

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

This may help:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

But if it is a mew installation, you may be better off starting over.
This time slipstream SP-2 in to Windows XP:
http://msfn.org/comments.php?id=9235&catid=1&highlight=slipstream

 

[Guest]

thx for the help...right now im downloading the .net package req for
nLite...i figured i might tell you that the links given have all gone
bad...but i found the download now i hope it works...

 

[Guest]

i finally got it...i ended up downloading all that stuff and i didnt need it
lol....it worked when i tried to install it in safe mode.....i guess i have a
virus preventing it :/ oh well im happy now because i have vis c++ and ie 7
^_^ thx for your help ne way