SP2 Update Fail

After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
Access is Denied.
No explanation or details. ??????
So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and at
the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not to run
as it should.
Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix what
caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
Please advise.
Bob

Cannot install Service Pack 2
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_i...Service_Pack_2

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

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

SP2 CD can be ordered online.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx


Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm


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"choppbobby" <> wrote in message
news:320FDD79-8383-49E7-A4B5-...
| After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
| complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
| Access is Denied.
| No explanation or details. ??????
| So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and at
| the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not to
run
| as it should.
| Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix
what
| caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
| Please advise.
| Bob

Bobby;
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acdensp2.htm

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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
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"choppbobby" <> wrote in message
news:320FDD79-8383-49E7-A4B5-...
> After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
> complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
> Access is Denied.
> No explanation or details. ??????
> So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and at
> the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not to
> run
> as it should.
> Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix
> what
> caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
> Please advise.
> Bob

Thank you for the reply, but your suggestions require computer knowledge
which is more advanced than I am able to understand and perform.
I should not have to go through this in the first place. I guess I'll stay
with SP 1.
Bob

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Cannot install Service Pack 2
> http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_i...Service_Pack_2
>
> 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
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> SP2 CD can be ordered online.
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>
>
> Service Pack 2 information
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
>
> --
>
> ==================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> ==================================
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
> (Links to web pages and MSKB Articles are posted for the purposes of keeping
> the information current)
>
>
> "choppbobby" <> wrote in message
> news:320FDD79-8383-49E7-A4B5-...
> | After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
> | complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
> | Access is Denied.
> | No explanation or details. ??????
> | So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and at
> | the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not to
> run
> | as it should.
> | Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix
> what
> | caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
> | Please advise.
> | Bob
>
>
>

"choppbobby" <> wrote in message
newsCE4CABE-8C89-47D0-B668-...
> Thank you for the reply, but your suggestions require computer knowledge
> which is more advanced than I am able to understand and perform.
> I should not have to go through this in the first place. I guess I'll stay
> with SP 1.
> Bob
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Cannot install Service Pack 2
>> http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_i...Service_Pack_2
>>
>> 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
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>> SP2 CD can be ordered online.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>>
>>
>> Service Pack 2 information
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> ==================================
>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
>> ==================================
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>> (Links to web pages and MSKB Articles are posted for the purposes of
>> keeping
>> the information current)
>>
>>
>> "choppbobby" <> wrote in message
>> news:320FDD79-8383-49E7-A4B5-...
>> | After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
>> | complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
>> | Access is Denied.
>> | No explanation or details. ??????
>> | So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and
>> at
>> | the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not
>> to
>> run
>> | as it should.
>> | Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix
>> what
>> | caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
>> | Please advise.
>> | Bob
>>
Support for SP1 runs out at the end of this year - its important that you
get SP2 installed, as I understand the situation.
If you feel unable to cope, and I fully understand having been in the same
position myself on other matters, then seek a reliable local computer man to
do it for you.
Not an easy option I know - finding a good reliable one can be hit and miss.
But if I were in your position I would send off for the disk from MS - it
may be the best way to install.
Then you will have all the 60-70 security/critical patches to install after
you have done the SP2.
Antioch

Thanks to all who offered help.
I think I'll order the CD and go from there.
Bob

"choppbobby" wrote:

> After waiting 20 minutes or so for the Windows Installation Update to
> complete a drop down window opens" Service Pack 2 Setup"
> Access is Denied.
> No explanation or details. ??????
> So, I click OK, and the Removal Wizard runs for another 20 minutes, and at
> the completion I am told that the removal might cause my computer not to run
> as it should.
> Now I'm between a rock and a hard place. What do I do now? I can't fix what
> caused the failure, because I have no idea what it is.
> Please advise.
> Bob