window XP service pack does not install

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Guest

i tried installing the service pack but i keep getting this error,

Windows XP SP1 is incompatible with this version of Windows. For more information, contact Microsoft.

can anyone please tell me what to do?
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Go to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter.
Does it show "Version 5.1 (Build 2600.)?

If the "Build Version" is not 2600, you are apparently
using an old beta version of Windows XP, which is not
supported, and should be removed and replaced with the
final released version.

Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/network.mspxand
select "Network Installation", download SP1a to a new folder, then install. This is the
correct version for Windows XP Build 2600.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
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|i tried installing the service pack but i keep getting this error,
|
| Windows XP SP1 is incompatible with this version of Windows. For more information, contact Microsoft.
|
| can anyone please tell me what to do?
|
 

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