Can't Install XP SP 2

Every time I try to install XP Service Pack 2, I get through initialization
and then "Access Denied". Error Code 0x80070005. Help?

It's a Permissions issue in the registry. Start here :
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2

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kbq wrote:

> Every time I try to install XP Service Pack 2, I get through initialization
> and then "Access Denied". Error Code 0x80070005. Help?

Also see:
You receive an "Access is denied" error message when you try to install Windows XP Service
Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=873148

"Access Denied" error when trying to install SP2
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=8125


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| and then "Access Denied". Error Code 0x80070005. Help?