Win XP SP2 Install Failed

[Bob Jones]

After re-formatting drive and re-installing XP Professional I ran SP2 from
disk and from Windows update and it failed when it began the install.The
message was "Cannot read from or write to the data base".

Any ideas/help would be appreciated.

 

[TaurArian]

Error message that you receive when you try to update a Windows XP-based computer to
Windows XP Service Pack 2 by visiting the Windows Update Web site: "Unable to read from or
write to database"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/915169

BTW are you aware that SP3 is now available?

Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389


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| After re-formatting drive and re-installing XP Professional I ran SP2 from
| disk and from Windows update and it failed when it began the install.The
| message was "Cannot read from or write to the data base".
|
| Any ideas/help would be appreciated.
|
|

 

[Bob Jones]

KB 915169 fixed the problem.Many thanks.