Service Pack 2 Will not install

[CGB Spender]

Hi, i just recently upgraded my motherboard. Upon reboot I had to repair my
WinXP Prof setup using my original WinXP Prof CD. My CD only contains
Service Pack 1. When I try to install Service Pack 2 via Microsoft Update
Site or the downloadable file I receive an error message stating the
"smss.exe is in use by another application. Close all applications. Click
retry or cancel."

Does anyone know what would cause this?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

IMO, the best option is to create a slipstreamed CD (SP2 integration) and
then run a clean install.

Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

How to integrate Windows XP Service Pack 2 files into the Windows XP
installation folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900871/
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

[Automated slipstreaming] AutoStreamer 1.0.30:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4444.html


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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi, i just recently upgraded my motherboard. Upon reboot I had to repair my
WinXP Prof setup using my original WinXP Prof CD. My CD only contains
Service Pack 1. When I try to install Service Pack 2 via Microsoft Update
Site or the downloadable file I receive an error message stating the
"smss.exe is in use by another application. Close all applications. Click
retry or cancel."

Does anyone know what would cause this?

 

[Guest]

you are using the best windows XP(SP1) i don't know why you still want to
upgrade it to SP2 it suck man

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Why?
Possibly the OP is interested in the security of the computer.
Also some updates require SP-2.
A growing # of programs require SP-2.
There are other reasons, but that is more than enough for most.
Generally most Windows XP computers need SP-2.

SP-2 installation and use is usually uneventful for those with computers
ready for SP-2:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[CGB Spender]

Thanks. I used "method 1" in the following link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900871/
and it worked like a charm. Thanks again!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Spender.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Thanks. I used "method 1" in the following link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900871/
and it worked like a charm. Thanks again!