XP home service pack 2

can anybody help me! i've downloaded the xp home service pack 2
twice and each time my computer wasn't able to restart after the
installation was complete. it was "stuck" trying to restart but wasn't
actually able to. I had to restart on safe mode and uninstall the service
pack. What is the service pack doing to my computer? I know i the computer
needs this update. how can i download it without my computer acting up!!!!
please help! its an HP PAVILLION 521n with home XPK.
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alexjd

1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.

2. 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip)
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.**

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

Also see:

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://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-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

existentialism2006 wrote:
> can anybody help me! i've downloaded the xp home service pack 2
> twice and each time my computer wasn't able to restart after the
> installation was complete. it was "stuck" trying to restart but wasn't
> actually able to. I had to restart on safe mode and uninstall the service
> pack. What is the service pack doing to my computer? I know i the computer
> needs this update. how can i download it without my computer acting up!!!!
> please help! its an HP PAVILLION 521n with home XPK.

existentialism2006 <> wrote:

> i've downloaded the xp home service pack 2
> twice and each time my computer wasn't able to restart after the
> installation was complete. it was "stuck" trying to restart but wasn't
> actually able to. I had to restart on safe mode and uninstall the
> service pack. What is the service pack doing to my computer? I know i
> the computer needs this update. how can i download it without my
> computer acting up!!!! please help! its an HP PAVILLION 521n with
> home XPK.

See HP's instructions for required updates before attempting to install XP
SP2:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...name=c00218731

Note also that the first restart after applying XP SP2 can take a very long
time, and it should not be interrupted. If the disk is busy, let it run.

--
Robin Walker [MVP Networking]

I think you should try downloading it from Microsoft Download Center, by
searching XP SP2 for Devoloper and IT Pro

"Robin Walker [MVP]" wrote:

> existentialism2006 <> wrote:
>
> > i've downloaded the xp home service pack 2
> > twice and each time my computer wasn't able to restart after the
> > installation was complete. it was "stuck" trying to restart but wasn't
> > actually able to. I had to restart on safe mode and uninstall the
> > service pack. What is the service pack doing to my computer? I know i
> > the computer needs this update. how can i download it without my
> > computer acting up!!!! please help! its an HP PAVILLION 521n with
> > home XPK.
>
> See HP's instructions for required updates before attempting to install XP
> SP2:
>
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...name=c00218731
>
> Note also that the first restart after applying XP SP2 can take a very long
> time, and it should not be interrupted. If the disk is busy, let it run.
>
> --
> Robin Walker [MVP Networking]
>
>
>
>

I got the answer. I had same problem and found a forum that suggested this
and it worked! Download SP2 and when it tries to install go to safe mode and
do this.
Right click My computerthan click properties. Click Advanced tab than click
third button down ( system start settings ) click edit. Than edit the end of
last line (on my comp that was where it was). Change /Noexecute=opt In to
Noexecute=AlwaysOff. Than click ok and reboot. This worked great for me. The
forum did say to make a backup in case it dont but I had no troubles at all.
Hope this helps.
Kard
--
kard


"Pun" wrote:

> I think you should try downloading it from Microsoft Download Center, by
> searching XP SP2 for Devoloper and IT Pro
>
> "Robin Walker [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > existentialism2006 <> wrote:
> >
> > > i've downloaded the xp home service pack 2
> > > twice and each time my computer wasn't able to restart after the
> > > installation was complete. it was "stuck" trying to restart but wasn't
> > > actually able to. I had to restart on safe mode and uninstall the
> > > service pack. What is the service pack doing to my computer? I know i
> > > the computer needs this update. how can i download it without my
> > > computer acting up!!!! please help! its an HP PAVILLION 521n with
> > > home XPK.
> >
> > See HP's instructions for required updates before attempting to install XP
> > SP2:
> >
> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...name=c00218731
> >
> > Note also that the first restart after applying XP SP2 can take a very long
> > time, and it should not be interrupted. If the disk is busy, let it run.
> >
> > --
> > Robin Walker [MVP Networking]
> >
> >
> >
> >