Service Pack 2 - Unable To Install Latest Software
Oct 8, 2007
I m trying to install Service pack 2 onto my home PC. I used to have SP2 on my computer and it worked and installed perfectly but months ago I had to format and put on SP1. I have now decided that I want SP2 back on and having tried around 6 times with 2 different discs and with no avail. I am having the same problem every time; it will not finish the installation and will hang on the boot screen. It will install all the components but on boot it will hang and not finish. It has installed before on this same PC with no problems but not these times. I have tried an upgrade, a clean install; install driver and computer updates then trying both ways again. I have tried a quick and even a long format process but with the same problem every time. Could it be the hardware? I have made 3 changes since the last time of having SP2 on my PC and they are as follows:
-GeForce 5500 has now changed to GeForce 6600
-Added more RAM 256mb to 1GB
-Added a fan
I m not sure where to go from this, stuck with SP1 and unable to install the latest software I need for my college work.
View 14 Replies
ADVERTISEMENT
Jan 31, 2010
I have MS XP HE SP3. Try as I may, I cannot install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. I need this to install Paint.NET. I have MS Framework 2.0 installed, and this Update is directly from MS Updates. The only message I get after trying to install is: Installation was unsuccessful. I have tried ending any unnecessary Processes through Task Manager, but to no avail
View 2 Replies
View Related
Apr 25, 2006
I just downloaded Sevice Pack 2 and will install by myself.
View 7 Replies
View Related
Dec 1, 2008
Need some feedback on whether I should install Service Pack 3 for my Windows XP Home?
View 11 Replies
View Related
Feb 1, 2007
Do I only need to install service pack 4 only or 1,2,3 and 4, please?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Feb 23, 2007
I am unable to install windows xp service pack 2. I have downloaded it and it gets to final stages of instalation (performing cleaning) and then I get an error message saying that it could not complete installation. I have a proper copy of win xp and have used it for ages and registered it. The problems came when I got a new motherboard and it asked me to register windows which I did successfully. When I went to download SP2 it told me I had to register windows and to follow certain steps in the control panel.
View 1 Replies
View Related
May 6, 2006
I never installed Windows Service pack 2 on my computer yet. Do I really need this installed? Also, do I have to shut down any programs before installing it?
View 6 Replies
View Related
Mar 14, 2010
After even using Microsoft's "Fix It" and Diagnostic tools,I get an automated e-mail
"Your ID seems to have expired or you have already completed this process before.Contact your support engineer so they can guide you through the appropriate next steps"
View 4 Replies
View Related
Dec 31, 2006
I went through Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for a PC that only has SP1 installed (and was missing 50 Critical Updates to boot). After I installed the 50 CUs the next time I logged into Microsoft Update I was prompted to download SP2. Everything went well until the Registry backup portion of the SP2 installation routine.
About 6 registry entries couldn't be backed up. I ignored them and tried to proceed but SP2 eventually came to a stop where my only option was to choose 'OK' and it began to undo whatever changes it had done.
I shut down every startup item using CodeStuff's Starter prior to this update. There is no AV running or anything else. Microsoft Update didn't work originally so I reregistered a couple of .dlls
View 10 Replies
View Related
Aug 28, 2005
trying to update and install Net Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 I get following message: " Application has generated an exception that could not be handled. Process id:0xf7c (3964), Thread id=0x40c (1036). "
View 1 Replies
View Related
Apr 13, 2008
I have tried to install this dozens of times, and automatic updates keeps downloading it over and over again, but "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (KB110806)" always fails to install. I am forced to turn of XP automatic updates.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Aug 21, 2006
Can I install Service Pack 4 for windows 2000 without the internet? Is there a disk I can make?
View 10 Replies
View Related
Feb 17, 2006
so i installed service pack 2 today and had restarted the computer only to find that the welcome screen didn't appear, but the normal log in screen that i was used to seeing with earlier windows os. i logged in as both myself and my mom trying to make the welcome screen return, but nothing i've tried works. we are also unable to do the quick switch thing so we're being forced to completely log off and then log on again under our respective user names. whenever i try to switch accounts i get this message:This computer is in use and has been locked.'Only *insert name here* or an administrator can unlock it
View 7 Replies
View Related
Nov 29, 2007
I keep trying to install the update Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. It continues to tell me that it has failed to install.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Oct 31, 2009
I have tried several times to install XP SP3 on my DELL Inspiron 6000, XP SP2 and get and ?Access Denied? error. I understand that this occurs if one or more registry keys are restricted so that the software cannot alter them. I have retired installing SP3 after disabling both Zone Alarm and AVG antivirus programs w/o success. (do they need to be uninstalled?) I also understand that there is a way to reset registry and file permissions, but I am afraid that this would be beyond my comfort level. From the installation log, the first major logged failure is: 846.266: PruneCatalogsFromHotfixes:RegQueryValueEx Failed: 0x2 --- does this have any meaning. So far, these attempts have not changed the computers functionality, however, I am not able to make the restore function work.
View 11 Replies
View Related
Apr 28, 2007
i would like to install the sp2, but i have 1 question that is wondering me, what will happen if i install sp2 USING illegal serial lets just say USED-ALREADY SERIAL,but my windows is legal??
View 14 Replies
View Related
Jun 13, 2008
I was recently on Sp2 and decided to upgrade to sp3, I didn't like some parts so i decided to uninstall it - I was told to use add/remove program files "service pack 3" and after the uninstall, when I ran "winver" it appeared as "service pack 2" then some problems appeared such as whenever I clicked on internet explorer I get a notice bar saying "installing program" but nothing at all happened - after 10-15min it disappeared and internet explorer appeared.So I tried system restore, that only stuffed it up more, windows then said "service pack 3" when I was on service pack one and the errors were still there..I decided to do what I searched for on tech support guy forums and the guy said to reinstall windows and it won't affect any program files - only replace system files - so I tried it out.
Worked great and now I'm on SP2 but I'm still having the install problems with explorer.
View 11 Replies
View Related
Oct 5, 2007
I checked the setup api and found access denied on HKCRvnd.ms.radio, I removed all instances of this, cause I saw another post with the same problem and that seem to work for them. I also had an access denied for
c:windowssoftwaredistributiondownload16b2c96a0c41f4dfdb4d3cc228a4f819u pdateupdate.inf so I gave it permissions for everything. Still seem to be having problems trying to install service pack 2. And looking at the setupapi still seems to give me the same error messages even though I made the changes.
View 8 Replies
View Related
Nov 17, 2007
It boots to either Win 2000 or XP Pro. I run XP most of the time. Updates been coming in everyday. It won't install SP2 because the copy of Windows "may not be valid". Any way to get around this garbage?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Sep 18, 2005
well im havin trouble reaching my control panel.when i try to access it, it loads up then closes it automatically and my whole desktop is gone,and justs shows my wallpaper.but in a lil while it comes back.everytime i try to access it, it wont let me and it justs closes and does it over again.also my other problem is that i can't install my service pack 2 it says that it has been "terminated" or sumthin like that.and when i keep on doing it and still says even in safe mode.so u guys know what problem lies here?
View 2 Replies
View Related
Jan 21, 2006
I couldnt install the service pack 2 because the installation says my product keys are unvalid and it gave a website to find the solution to my problem. But I couldn't find anything that fits my situation from this website... It's www.howtotell.com. I have the valid product keys now but couldnt find a way how to reenter it. Is there anything to do beside reinstall WinXP? I have another CD with valid product key.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Oct 26, 2008
I am trying to install Service PAck 3 and have run into the following error. Setup cannot copy the file hsfdppsp2.sys. Ensure that the location below is correct or change it and insert "Windoes XP System Files" in the drive you specify. Copy files from: c:windowssystem32drivers
View 3 Replies
View Related
Jul 28, 2005
Its been a while since I came here, alas, I have not had any major problems on any of my machines due to all the great information I have obtained on this site. however, I just put together a brand new PC, probably my best and most powerful to date, and I do not want anything to screw it up. Here is my configuration. There is nothing on it right now, its brand new only has a few mp3's. Should I install Service Pack 2? I think its good, but I would like some expert advice. Lastly, should I install it through live update or through the Microsoft site, or as someone suggested, install the Network Installation pack for Developers and IT professionals.
View 10 Replies
View Related
Jun 16, 2008
Windows XP Professional I can't get access to the hardware specs. My nephew put the computer together for me from componets purchased at Fry's. For years it has given no problems until now... I am unable to even log on to look up the CPU info...My nephew is in the middle of getting married or I would ask him.
The problem started with a MicroSoft Error message and inability to open/print Word docs. When I tried to open/print a doc. I was receiving error: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0150002). Click on OK to terminate the application." I researched this and found a fix on the Microsoft They stated that the problem occures if you upgrade/reinstall/repair Windows XP. A friend of my husbands had put my XP OP disc into my computer trying to copy it and I think he might have inadvertently loaded it? ...
View 9 Replies
View Related
Dec 24, 2004
I have the XP home and had the Zone alarm installed. Since I have installed the new service pack for XP I have problems with the outlook. It shows me sending & receiving error and doesnt open. I reset the account again for outlook after consulting the ISP but still not luck.
View 6 Replies
View Related
Sep 12, 2008
I have windows XP professional and recieve automatic updates on my computer on a regular basis. Does service pack 3 automatically install? I receive a yellow shield on my task bar informing me that updates are ready to install, I click the update button and it tells me to install service pack 3. I try the install and when I get to the halfway point of Performing Inventory I receive an error message: Service pack 3 could not back up registry value....ABORT-RETRY-IGNORE. no matter what button I select the results are the same Failed to Install.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Apr 28, 2005
If i was to install service pack 2, via the disc i have, and i dont like what it has done to my computer, will i be able to refer back to a System Restore Point i created before installation?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Feb 23, 2005
I downloaded it and decided to install But the computer froze near the end and I had to crash it down
It took ages to re start and said it was unstable and to delete it from Add Remove programs
Went to do this and it showed me a long list of programs that would not work if I did
View 7 Replies
View Related
Aug 8, 2008
Once I installed sp3, I could not get past the windows loading screen, so I started in safemode and uninstalled sp3 that way. My question is, does uninstalling sp3 remove sp2 as well. I can not see sp2 under add/remove programs, but my windows update history says I downloaded sp2 last May.
View 15 Replies
View Related
Nov 7, 2008
I have had Windows XP on my computer for 3 years, during that time I have had no problems with updates. A couple of days ago updates were running when I got the following message box. Service pack 3 setup. Access denied1! Microsoft will now un-install the current updates. At this point I was in a hurry to leave and shut off my computer thinking that when I started up again, the updates would resume their activity.......
View 9 Replies
View Related
May 2, 2007
Every time I try to download SP2 computer restarts during the installation, specifically when its making backup files. I got this error signature after the computer rebooted I have a Widows XP Home edition.
View 14 Replies
View Related
