SP 2

[Guest]

I can't install SP2 - it gives mw an error message about denied access to
registry key. How can I fix this?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

"Access Denied" error when trying to install SP2
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=8125

You receive an "Access is denied" error message when you try to install
Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=873148

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


I can't install SP2 - it gives mw an error message about denied access to
registry key. How can I fix this?

 

[Rock]

I can't install SP2 - it gives mw an error message about denied access to
registry key. How can I fix this?

In addition to Ramesh' good suggestions here are a few more:

Cannot install Service Pack 2
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_install_Service_Pack_2

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&x=18&y=6&c1=509&gprid=6794&

 

[Plato]

I can't install SP2 - it gives mw an error message about denied access to
registry key. How can I fix this?

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#1