windows sp2 setup

Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed but
then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I have
turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any solutions? Thank
you.

WinXP SP2 was released over 3 years ago: Why are you just installing it now?
Did you just do a Repair Install or a format & reinstall of Windows?

Post the complete (verbatim) error message.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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pikka wrote:
> Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed
> but
> then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I
> have turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any solutions?
> Thank you.

Are you effing kidding me. That has to be the most unintelligent response on
the internets. You have a ton of letters after your name. It just goes to
show you that titles really have no bearing on knowledge.

Mike

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> WinXP SP2 was released over 3 years ago: Why are you just installing it now?
> Did you just do a Repair Install or a format & reinstall of Windows?
>
> Post the complete (verbatim) error message.
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> pikka wrote:
> > Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed
> > but
> > then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I
> > have turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any solutions?
> > Thank you.
>
>

It's my laptop and it has windows xp professional 2002 sp1 on it. I got the
laptop a year ago and I didn't know about service packs that's why I didn't
intall it. The message says what I wrote in quotes in the first post.
Automatic updates keep trying to install when I turn on the laptop but they
fail to install. There is no error number.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> WinXP SP2 was released over 3 years ago: Why are you just installing it now?
> Did you just do a Repair Install or a format & reinstall of Windows?
>
> Post the complete (verbatim) error message.
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> pikka wrote:
> > Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed
> > but
> > then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I
> > have turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any solutions?
> > Thank you.
>
>

I am assuming you either bought this laptop used or "inherited" it from
someone, and that the previous owner either neglected to keep it fully
patched or reinstalled Windows before the machine came into your possession.
That being said, give this a whirl first (ignore the title):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

If no joy:

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:

Start > Run > (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution > [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.

3. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)

If still no joy:

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete %system%\Windows\SoftwareDistribution <=this folder

[NB: This has the consequence of deleting the contents of "Update History"
at Windows Update website]

3. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)

And if STILL no joy:

1. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis
log to an appropriate forum.

Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe)
is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove
any hijackware/spyware.

**Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or
other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**

2. Do not attempt to install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a
clean bill of health.

Also see:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver:
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto

Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://aumha.net/index.php?c=16
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot

WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...xpsp2installed

Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
--
~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/


pikka wrote:
> It's my laptop and it has windows xp professional 2002 sp1 on it. I got
> the
> laptop a year ago and I didn't know about service packs that's why I
> didn't
> intall it. The message says what I wrote in quotes in the first post.
> Automatic updates keep trying to install when I turn on the laptop but
> they
> fail to install. There is no error number.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> WinXP SP2 was released over 3 years ago: Why are you just installing it
>> now? Did you just do a Repair Install or a format & reinstall of Windows?
>>
>> Post the complete (verbatim) error message.
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>>
>> pikka wrote:
>>> Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed
>>> but
>>> then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I
>>> have turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any
>>> solutions?
>>> Thank you.

<plonk>

-=GuS=- wrote:
> Are you effing kidding me. That has to be the most unintelligent response
> on the internets. You have a ton of letters after your name. It just goes
> to show you that titles really have no bearing on knowledge.

"pikka" wrote:

> Downloaded service pack 2 for windows xp-KB835935. Files are installed but
> then update.exe says 'setup has detected another update in progress.' I have
> turned off automatic updates and still same problem. Any solutions? Thank
> you.