Have a look at: "Access denied" section here:
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2
and also:-
You receive an "Access is denied" error message when you try to install Windows
XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=873148
"Access Denied" error when trying to install SP2
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=8125
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"kgamble33" <> wrote in message
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| When I try to install service pack 2 it fails I tried to install it from the
| disc that microsoft sent to me for free and from the website but it still
| doesn't work. Can someone please help me??????
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