error 0x800A01AD while installing xp sp2

I needed to clean up some extra diskspace and deletedsome folders, but now I
am no longer able to install SP2, I have tried the suggested solutions but
still sofar no go.
Any suggestions please?

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;836926
Updates from the Windows Update Web site are not installed and an "Error 0x80070005:
Access is denied" error message is logged to the Windows Update.log file

When searching for available updates on the Windows Update site, you see the
0x800A01AD error while looking for updates - This error message may occur if you
have insufficient permissions to the Windows Update registry keys. The
WindowsUpdate.log file will also read errors 0x80070005 and 0x80080005.
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...cleid=13&ln=en

Please also have a look at: "Access denied" section here:
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2


"Ger" <> wrote in message
news94D8B6B-E2F1-4A45-B642-...
>I needed to clean up some extra diskspace and deletedsome folders, but now I
> am no longer able to install SP2, I have tried the suggested solutions but
> still sofar no go.
> Any suggestions please?
>
>

"Taurarian" wrote:

> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;836926
> Updates from the Windows Update Web site are not installed and an "Error 0x80070005:
> Access is denied" error message is logged to the Windows Update.log file
>
> When searching for available updates on the Windows Update site, you see the
> 0x800A01AD error while looking for updates - This error message may occur if you
> have insufficient permissions to the Windows Update registry keys. The
> WindowsUpdate.log file will also read errors 0x80070005 and 0x80080005.
> http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...cleid=13&ln=en
>
> Please also have a look at: "Access denied" section here:
> http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2
>
>
> "Ger" <> wrote in message
> news94D8B6B-E2F1-4A45-B642-...
> >I needed to clean up some extra diskspace and deletedsome folders, but now I
> > am no longer able to install SP2, I have tried the suggested solutions but
> > still sofar no go.
> > Any suggestions please?
> >
> >
>
>

First, I am NOT very computer literate and beg for patience and assistance.
I also have rec'd the "Access Denied" error message due to Registry matters.
I am terrified at trying to take care of this because of the warning given my
Microsoft that we do so "at your own risk". AND, after reading of the many
problems people are having after installing SP2, I am now terrified of going
through with the installation. What do I do? I do not want to destroy my 6
month old computer, etc. Thanks for any and all input.

"Taurarian" wrote:

> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;836926
> Updates from the Windows Update Web site are not installed and an "Error 0x80070005:
> Access is denied" error message is logged to the Windows Update.log file
>
> When searching for available updates on the Windows Update site, you see the
> 0x800A01AD error while looking for updates - This error message may occur if you
> have insufficient permissions to the Windows Update registry keys. The
> WindowsUpdate.log file will also read errors 0x80070005 and 0x80080005.
> http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...cleid=13&ln=en
>
> Please also have a look at: "Access denied" section here:
> http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2
>
>
> "Ger" <> wrote in message
> news94D8B6B-E2F1-4A45-B642-...
> >I needed to clean up some extra diskspace and deletedsome folders, but now I
> > am no longer able to install SP2, I have tried the suggested solutions but
> > still sofar no go.
> > Any suggestions please?
> >
> >
>
>

Barb, don't do anything you feel you are not comfortable with. Perhaps wait awhile or
speak with friends etc. with regard to whether or not they would be able to assist
you.

This site may assist you, before running any script, do a system restore point.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._netpolicy.htm
Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update – Windows XP
If you receive the following error:
Access Denied
Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows Update to download and install
updates on your computer.
If you believe you have received this message in error, please check with your system
administrator.


Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811113

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



"BARB" <> wrote in message
news:BAC1D972-DD62-46B8-BAA6-...
> First, I am NOT very computer literate and beg for patience and assistance.
> I also have rec'd the "Access Denied" error message due to Registry matters.
> I am terrified at trying to take care of this because of the warning given my
> Microsoft that we do so "at your own risk". AND, after reading of the many
> problems people are having after installing SP2, I am now terrified of going
> through with the installation. What do I do? I do not want to destroy my 6
> month old computer, etc. Thanks for any and all input.
>
>