Can't install Win XP SP2; error 'Failed to install catalog files'

I can't install Service Pack 2 for Win XP Home Edition; the installer goes
through backing up files and the registry, then 'Creating restore point',
then it stops and gives me the error message:

"Service Pack 2 Setup Error

Failed to install catalog files.
Select 'OK' to undo the changes that have been made."

followed by

"Service Pack 2 installation did not complete.
Windows XP has been partially updated and may not work properly."

I've worked through the suggestions on the Knowledge Base article
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798 but have had
no joy. Any suggestions?

Thanks

-Pete

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2
Cannot install Service Pack 2

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2

Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://www.windowstalk.org/sp2.htm



"PeteH" <> wrote in message
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>I can't install Service Pack 2 for Win XP Home Edition; the installer goes
> through backing up files and the registry, then 'Creating restore point',
> then it stops and gives me the error message:
>
> "Service Pack 2 Setup Error
>
> Failed to install catalog files.
> Select 'OK' to undo the changes that have been made."
>
> followed by
>
> "Service Pack 2 installation did not complete.
> Windows XP has been partially updated and may not work properly."
>
> I've worked through the suggestions on the Knowledge Base article
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798 but have had
> no joy. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
>
> -Pete
>
>