Problem installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 (Express)

My computer is about 15 months old and came with XP preloaded. I have had no problems with downloading and installing other updates from the Windows Update site. It tells me that I can download and install SP 1. However, when I try the installation, I get the message
'Windows XP SP 1 is incompatible with this version of Windows. For more information contact Microsoft.
I'm getting nowhere and wonder if anyone can explain this
Goodie.

Start/Run
Type "winver" ENTER
What exactly does it say?
Is it "Version 5.1 (Build 2600...)"

Try it this way:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Goodie" <> wrote in message
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> My computer is about 15 months old and came with XP preloaded. I
have had no problems with downloading and installing other updates
from the Windows Update site. It tells me that I can download and
install SP 1. However, when I try the installation, I get the
message:
> 'Windows XP SP 1 is incompatible with this version of Windows. For
more information contact Microsoft.'
> I'm getting nowhere and wonder if anyone can explain this.
> Goodie.

To Jupiter Jones
Thanks for your reply.
Version is 5.1 (Buld 2600.xpclnt_qfe.021108-2107)
Goodie

Try this link, at least step 1:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...oups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html


"Goodie" <> wrote in message
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> To Jupiter Jones
> Thanks for your reply.
> Version is 5.1 (Buld 2600.xpclnt_qfe.021108-2107)
> Goodie