Ditto.
I had similar prob, and also could not install latest XP SP2 from update
site.
Post form jon helped. I deleted everything possible in
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution. (Change RO Attribs). I reinstalled latest
SP2 update from Update site and it worked.
"SP2 Sucks Balls" wrote:
> I am a tech however XP is still kinf of nw to me. Anyway i had qutomatic
> updates enbaled. Anyway it downloaded Windows Hotfix (SP2) and says for more
> information refer see KB810242. Now i have tried the instructions for
> removing SP2 however it will not let me uninstall it still. Keeps saying
> can't find it. An in the add/remove the option to remove it is not aviable. I
> need to uninstall it cause its causeing memory dumps that lag and crash my
> pc. Anyway last time i checked a hotfix was suppose to fix something not
> damage it. Please e-mail me withe the solution fast or i will have to use my
> ghost disk. An that is not a very good option since my ghost disk is like 5
> months old. You can e-mail me at if you have a idea
> thanks.