XP sp2 rc2 install failure

[agedmcse]

I have successfully rolled out rc2 XP upgrade on a
variety of desktop pc's in a test environment
unfortunately when attempting to upgrade a Toshiba
Satellite laptop the upgrade fails during copying
of "plylst9.wpl and requests path to install directory.
All attempts to force the copy fail and the installation
then attempts a rollback which also fails leaving the
laptop in limbo. A search on other forums would indicate
I am not alone with this problem but so far no
resolution. I have asked to join the XP beta test
programme in order I can report the bug but have yet to
learn whether I have been successful. Any advice would be
appreciated.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

It is far to late to join the SP 2 Beta.
However you can take this to the Microsoft SP 2 newsgroups referenced
on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have successfully rolled out rc2 XP upgrade on a
variety of desktop pc's in a test environment
unfortunately when attempting to upgrade a Toshiba
Satellite laptop the upgrade fails during copying
of "plylst9.wpl and requests path to install directory.
All attempts to force the copy fail and the installation
then attempts a rollback which also fails leaving the
laptop in limbo. A search on other forums would indicate
I am not alone with this problem but so far no
resolution. I have asked to join the XP beta test
programme in order I can report the bug but have yet to
learn whether I have been successful. Any advice would be
appreciated.

When you were asked to join, did they give you this newsgroup:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us

 

[montevino]

I have the same problem, and in my search for a solution
I have noticed others who have it too. Could somebody
from MS please respond with a solution? Incidentally, or
possibly not, I am also using a laptop.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

When you install SP2 RC2 beta, a "File a Bug" icon is placed on
the desktop. Use that link to file a bug report for any issues you
may experience with the laptops.

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have successfully rolled out rc2 XP upgrade on a
| variety of desktop pc's in a test environment
| unfortunately when attempting to upgrade a Toshiba
| Satellite laptop the upgrade fails during copying
| of "plylst9.wpl and requests path to install directory.
| All attempts to force the copy fail and the installation
| then attempts a rollback which also fails leaving the
| laptop in limbo. A search on other forums would indicate
| I am not alone with this problem but so far no
| resolution. I have asked to join the XP beta test
| programme in order I can report the bug but have yet to
| learn whether I have been successful. Any advice would be
| appreciated.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

There are News Groups specific to SP2 - you might like to try those:

http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


| I have the same problem, and in my search for a solution
| I have noticed others who have it too. Could somebody
| from MS please respond with a solution? Incidentally, or
| possibly not, I am also using a laptop.
| >-----Original Message-----
| >I have successfully rolled out rc2 XP upgrade on a
| >variety of desktop pc's in a test environment
| >unfortunately when attempting to upgrade a Toshiba
| >Satellite laptop the upgrade fails during copying
| >of "plylst9.wpl and requests path to install directory.
| >All attempts to force the copy fail and the installation
| >then attempts a rollback which also fails leaving the
| >laptop in limbo. A search on other forums would indicate
| >I am not alone with this problem but so far no
| >resolution. I have asked to join the XP beta test
| >programme in order I can report the bug but have yet to
| >learn whether I have been successful. Any advice would
| be
| >appreciated.
| >.
| >

 

[Skip T]

I had the same problem. In my case I found out that my Administrator
account did not have full control of the Shared Documents directory.
Once I gave full control the service pack was able to install the
plylst?.wpl in the Shared Music/Sample Playlists directory.