XP Home Edition - SP2 upgrade problem

I recently updated my Windows XP Home Edition to SP2, but when I restarted
the computer, it would only let me boot up in Safe Mode. I was able to do a
System Restore so I can use the comptuer again with SP1, but would like to
know how to upgrade to SP2 successfully. I have a Dell desktop, which is
about 5 years old.

Please read

Preparing for installation
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm#Preparing_for_installation

If there is still an issue installing SP2 after reading the above then
check the " Cannot install Service Pack 2 " section.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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jdauman wrote:

> I recently updated my Windows XP Home Edition to SP2, but when I restarted
> the computer, it would only let me boot up in Safe Mode. I was able to do a
> System Restore so I can use the comptuer again with SP1, but would like to
> know how to upgrade to SP2 successfully. I have a Dell desktop, which is
> about 5 years old.