John,
Have a look at these pages to find out why you were having
difficulty installing SP2 :
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
Service Pack Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - FAQs & Best Practices
http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=16
MowGreen [MVP]
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John W. Kuepper wrote:
> Hi, downloading the new servicepack, something happened & computer shut right
> off. Now when I boot up, device manager find a lot of new devices, like my
> mouse & keyboard & volume.. etc.etc.,
> Also, a lot of programs wont start up because I get error messeges stating
> that Imm32.dll file cant be found.( re-installing this application may fix
> this problem), but it doesnt. Lost use of a lot of programs, even after
> trying to re-install.
> Where may I get this imm32.dll file(s) ? Are they system state files, is my
> computer very sick?
> I removed the new service pack, and still have the same problems.
> Any help would really be very appreciated.
> Thank you much!!! John.