Trouble with SP2 install

Been trying many times to install SP2 with same results. Starts just fine,
then aborts with "acces is denied" error message. Then runs through and does
the uninstall. I have more than adequate HD space, and recently defragged my
HD. HP recommended those 2 items. I've also tried with my Anti-virus
disabled, with no luck. All other updates are installed. Installed fine on
my laptop, which is setup almost the same way, just an older machine. Any
help is greatly appreciated.

Aaron

Aaron

You are not alone with this problem Have received the same message from both
the download and the CD. Have posted and asked for help on this also.

"Aaron" wrote:

> Been trying many times to install SP2 with same results. Starts just fine,
> then aborts with "acces is denied" error message. Then runs through and does
> the uninstall. I have more than adequate HD space, and recently defragged my
> HD. HP recommended those 2 items. I've also tried with my Anti-virus
> disabled, with no luck. All other updates are installed. Installed fine on
> my laptop, which is setup almost the same way, just an older machine. Any
> help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Aaron

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


"Aaron" wrote:

> Been trying many times to install SP2 with same results. Starts just fine,
> then aborts with "acces is denied" error message. Then runs through and does
> the uninstall. I have more than adequate HD space, and recently defragged my
> HD. HP recommended those 2 items. I've also tried with my Anti-virus
> disabled, with no luck. All other updates are installed. Installed fine on
> my laptop, which is setup almost the same way, just an older machine. Any
> help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Aaron