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    XP SP2 instalation problems.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by choopz, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. choopz

    choopz Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I recently had to do a repair (from Xp cd). The copy that I have is Xp pro and is very old. Before I had to this repair I was already running SP2 (downloaded it from windows update).

    Now I can only get SP1 because when SP2 is installing about half way it says;
    "Access denied" and begins the uninstallation process.

    Now I am stuck because some of my programs require SP2 to operate.

    Can anyone help fix this issue?
     
    choopz, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. wookie11

    wookie11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    you should copy ur CD to ur hard drive, and slipstream SP2 into a new CD. google it, and there's instructions on how to do it. Then doing a clean install using the new CD, SP2 is just part of the install.
     
    wookie11, Sep 15, 2007
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    kegobeer, Sep 15, 2007
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