1. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis
log to an appropriate forum.
Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
When all else fails, HijackThis (
http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip)
is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove
any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or
other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**
2. Do not attempt to install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a
clean bill of health.
Also see:
What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto
Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot
WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...xpsp2installed
Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
Information wrote:
> I have manually downloaded the SP2 update for XP Home, and I get the
> cannot
> copy file error on SP2.CAB. It asks me to browse for the proper location,
> and it does exist in the location stated. (something like
> c:\chw8fbwkjei2wf9efwergf\i386)
>
> Any insight is appreciated, I'd like to get SP2 andall the updates on very
> soon.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dan