Installing Sevice Packs while in Safe Mode

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Is it safe/wise to install WinXP Home Service Pack 2 (or any service pack on
any OS) while operating in safe mode?
Thanks in advance.
 
Andy said:
Is it safe/wise to install WinXP Home Service Pack 2 (or
any service pack on any OS) while operating in safe mode?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi

You should only try to install SP2 in Safe mode if it will not
install in normal mode.

Also note this from:

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

"Important If you do install a service pack or update while Windows
is running in Safe mode, immediately reinstall it after you start
Windows normally."

So installing it first in Safe Mode, and then immediately reinstall
it in normal mode should be fine.
 
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