RE: Is XP SP2 on my computer?

All sorted now! Uninstalled SP2, downloaded the update KB840987
then re-installed SP2.

Thanks

"Mark" wrote:

> The Windows Security Advisor informs me SP2 is installed on my computer.
> However when I look in 'start' 'run' 'winver'
> I am told I am using SP1. When I view 'Installation History'
> SP2 was successfully installed on 25th Sept.
> Each day since the 12th Dec 'Updates' has been trying to
> install 'Security Update for Windows XP (KB840987)'.
> Each day the update has failed.
>
> I am aware this update is not needed for SP2 but how can I stop it trying
> and how do I get my computer to recognise I am using SP2?
>
> I am a bit of a novie with computers so any help would be gratefully
> receiveed.
>
> Thanks