Installing SP2 on WinXP

I am trying to install service pack 2 on an eMachine Laptop computer with 512
MB RAM and a 2.12 GHz processor. I have tried this by downloading the sp2
from the internet, and I went to a computer store and got a sp2 CD, and both
times, after the installation is completed and the machine reboots, it will
not restart. I get the "Windows did not shut down correctly, do you want to
start in 1) safe mode, 2) safe mode with networking, 3) safe with in command
prompt, 4) last known configuration that worked, or 5) Start windows
normally. No matter which of the options is selected, Windows begins
starting, the the machine shuts down and goes through a warm boot procedure.
Any suggestions as to what can be done (besides NOT installing sp2)?

Thanks

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#B...2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation

and/or

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
Specific Issue - Prescott Processors and XP-SP2
Fail to Boot into system after installing SP2 for Windows XP




http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2
How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP
Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully





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



Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

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



"ProfReggie" <> wrote in message
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>I am trying to install service pack 2 on an eMachine Laptop computer with 512
> MB RAM and a 2.12 GHz processor. I have tried this by downloading the sp2
> from the internet, and I went to a computer store and got a sp2 CD, and both
> times, after the installation is completed and the machine reboots, it will
> not restart. I get the "Windows did not shut down correctly, do you want to
> start in 1) safe mode, 2) safe mode with networking, 3) safe with in command
> prompt, 4) last known configuration that worked, or 5) Start windows
> normally. No matter which of the options is selected, Windows begins
> starting, the the machine shuts down and goes through a warm boot procedure.
> Any suggestions as to what can be done (besides NOT installing sp2)?
>
> Thanks