installing SP2 hangs on verifying product key

[Guest]

Hi,

After being hit by some nasty spyware I finally decided it was time to see
if SP2 would help me securing my machine further.

I have an up-to-date SP1 WindowsXP Pro installation (Dell OEM) and just did
an update and selected SP2. Installation starts with a a copule of steps but
quite soon it stops doing anything and just displays its activity, verifying
product key.

Second time I tried to download the full SP2 (not running update) and
launched the installation manually, same sympthoms.

I'm out of ideas how to get beond this point.

 

[Guest]

Try downloading to my documents or similiar,move the file to new folder,
close out,go to run,type:SigVerif Advanced,browse to folder,run the scan(s).
Or let windows or microsoft update install it directly.

 

[Guest]

Same result even after following the steps below. I have had a stable system
for two years now but if I'm going to SP2 it seems like my option now then is
a full re-install. The Windows installer or Microsoft update does not help
either.

 

[Guest]

I had a similar problem with SP2 before except mine didn't hang, it brought
of a error. My problem was that my XP Installation was corrupt, even though
it worked perfectly before installing SP2. Reinstalling XP worked for me.
Another suggestion: Try using a commercial Microsoft XP disc to install XP
instead of using the Dell XP install disc that came with your computer.