Wiseowl,
If you have the genuine MS SP2 on CD, then do not do the website update. You have everything you need.
You likely had another application running, likely Access. The error you noted is JET_error Read Verify Failure.
Do the following cleanup steps:
If your Windows is at folder \Windows , modify the following folder as appropriate:
From main Windows Start menu, select RUN, type in
CMD <Enter-key>
type in
net stop wuauserv <Enter-key>
Go to Windows Explorer.
Look at this folder
C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution\Download
If you find files in there, delete them. That folder is where your system places (temporarily) files from W U downloads.
Go back to Command prompt window.
type in
net start wuauserv <Enter-key>
EXIT <Enter-key>
That will remove any downloaded update item(s).
Next, run Disk Cleanup to delete temporary internet cache files AND Temp files and temp folders.
You MUST prepare your pc for the service pack update.
Among the many things to do: Turn off / disable your antivirus beforehand. Turn off screensaver settings. Run Disk cleanup. Insure you have load of free space.
The following is the page at Aumha forum with the tips for applying SP2 (disregard section or mention on download website).
See
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=7266
Review all portions & follow suggestions there.
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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"wiseoowl" wrote
>I keep getting this error message when I try to download SP2 for Windows XP
> Pro.
> How do I correct this, so I can get this update on my computer. I do have
> the CD, but I get the same response. Help! Anyone..
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