Unable to Install SP2 thru Windows Update

I have Windows XP Pro. I tried installing SP2 through Windows Update. It
downloads fully, but it won't install. I get an installation failure with
error code 0x80246008. I went and did the suggested solutions to no avail.
Can someone please help?

Thanks

Derrick wrote:
> I have Windows XP Pro. I tried installing SP2 through Windows
> Update. It downloads fully, but it won't install. I get an
> installation failure with error code 0x80246008. I went and did
> the suggested solutions to no avail. Can someone please help?

Download and install the stand-alone "IT version"?

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://snipurl.com/d41v

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Derrick;
Is BITS enabled Automatic? Step 7 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

Otherwise follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Derrick" <> wrote in message
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>I have Windows XP Pro. I tried installing SP2 through Windows Update. It
> downloads fully, but it won't install. I get an installation failure with
> error code 0x80246008. I went and did the suggested solutions to no
> avail.
> Can someone please help?
>
> Thanks