Need help with installing SP2

I got halfway through the update and the computer restarted and then said
that it couldn't finish as the setup was interrupted. Then it said that I
would have to go to control panel to uninstall programs and to uninstall SP2,
SP2 is not showing on the add/remove what do I do? It also said that it
cannot update in an unstable state? Would it help to try again to reinstall
it? I think it would have went ok if the computer wouldn't have restarted,
having restart problems any ideas what could be causing that issue?

Thanks

Laurie;
Right click My Computer, click Properties
Click Advanced tab.
Click "Settings" button under "Start-up and Recovery"
Uncheck "Automatically Restart"
Click OK and follow prompts.
Next time instead of restarting, you will see the error which should be a
clue to the actual problem.

You may have a driver issue, update your drivers to the latest versions
available from the computer manufacturers/component manufacturers website..

Random restarting may be caused by overheating.
Open the case and check to be sure all fans are turning and moving air.
The power supply has a fan.
Many processors and video cards also have fans.
The case may have additional fans.
Also make sure the fans are reasonably clean.
Clean the debris from all vents and make sure you feel air moving from the
back of the power supply.

If you still have restart issues, since this is a Windows Update newsgroup,
you should post to a Windows XP newsgroup, probably the hardware newsgroup:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

Do NOT attempt a Service Pack Installation until all issues, known and
unknown, are resolved.

Also see the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Laurie" <> wrote in message
news:B7A55C6A-3154-4DBA-B317-...
>I got halfway through the update and the computer restarted and then said
> that it couldn't finish as the setup was interrupted. Then it said that I
> would have to go to control panel to uninstall programs and to uninstall
> SP2,
> SP2 is not showing on the add/remove what do I do? It also said that it
> cannot update in an unstable state? Would it help to try again to
> reinstall
> it? I think it would have went ok if the computer wouldn't have
> restarted,
> having restart problems any ideas what could be causing that issue?
>
> Thanks