service pack hangs upon installation

Ive tried multiple time to install service pack 2 xp. Computer hangs at
registry files with no error message. I need help.

Are you currently running WinXP Gold (no SPs) or WinXP SP1(a)?

Did you recently have occasion to reinstall WinXP?
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duegigs wrote:
> Ive tried multiple time to install service pack 2 xp. Computer hangs at
> registry files with no error message. I need help.

i am currently running service pack 1

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Are you currently running WinXP Gold (no SPs) or WinXP SP1(a)?
>
> Did you recently have occasion to reinstall WinXP?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> duegigs wrote:
> > Ive tried multiple time to install service pack 2 xp. Computer hangs at
> > registry files with no error message. I need help.
>

I have not installed xp lately.I believe computer was purchased with xp
installed
no updates have been downloaded for couple years.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Are you currently running WinXP Gold (no SPs) or WinXP SP1(a)?
>
> Did you recently have occasion to reinstall WinXP?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> duegigs wrote:
> > Ive tried multiple time to install service pack 2 xp. Computer hangs at
> > registry files with no error message. I need help.
>

> no updates have been downloaded for couple years.

If the machine's been permitted to access the internet or any networks "for
couple years," I would STRONGLY recommend that you format & reinstall
Windows before proceeding!

Assuming that you've done so or that you've determined that the machine is
absolutely free of ANY hijackware, malware, viruses, and/or Trojans...

HOW TO get WinXP SP1 fully patched:

1. Download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4

[Yes, you can skip WinXP SP2 altogether.]

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. Follow all prompts; be patient, and reboot twice when
the install completes.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Install any required software
then click on CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Additional References:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-602954130D38
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

duegigs wrote:
> i am currently running service pack 1
<paste>
> I have not installed xp lately.I believe computer was purchased with xp
> installed
> no updates have been downloaded for couple years.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Are you currently running WinXP Gold (no SPs) or WinXP SP1(a)?
>>
>> Did you recently have occasion to reinstall WinXP?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> duegigs wrote:
>>> Ive tried multiple time to install service pack 2 xp. Computer hangs at
>>> registry files with no error message. I need help.