SP2 install error

[Guest]

I get an installation error at the very end everytime I try to install SP2
from the Windows website download. I can't re-download it b/c when I try it
says I've already downloaded it and need to install. Where is the download
stored by default so I can remove it and try again? It's not installed yet
so not available on 'add/remove' programs, yet under the add/remove there are
some 'windows xp hotfix (sp2) items. Is it partially installed?

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [april_tiffany]s message :
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I get an installation error at the very end everytime I try to install SP2
from the Windows website download.

What is the Error message ?

I can't re-download it b/c when I try it
says I've already downloaded it and need to install. Where is the download
stored by default so I can remove it and try again? It's not installed yet
so not available on 'add/remove' programs, yet under the add/remove there
are some 'windows xp hotfix (sp2) items. Is it partially installed?

1. Internet Options > Delete files
2. Tick "Delete all offline content" > Click OK

If the above method fails then:
1. Start > Run
2. "%userprofile%\Local settings\Temporary internet files\Content.Ie5\"
3. Delete the folders/files.

 

[Rock]

I get an installation error at the very end everytime I try to install SP2
from the Windows website download. I can't re-download it b/c when I try
it
says I've already downloaded it and need to install. Where is the
download
stored by default so I can remove it and try again? It's not installed
yet
so not available on 'add/remove' programs, yet under the add/remove there
are
some 'windows xp hotfix (sp2) items. Is it partially installed?

You could try downloading the full installation package and then run that
from your system, rather than doing it through windows update, or order the
SP2 CD. The most important part in having SP2 apply successfully is making
sure the system is operating with no problems and no malware infections.

Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

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

 

[Guest]

Thanks so much!
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ApRiL

You could try downloading the full installation package and then run that
from your system, rather than doing it through windows update, or order the
SP2 CD. The most important part in having SP2 apply successfully is making
sure the system is operating with no problems and no malware infections.

Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

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

 

[Rock]

Thanks so much!
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You're welcome, good luck.