Why am I having a hard time installing and using SP2 with my XP machine?
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Is your computer free on spyware and virus? SP2 doesnt install well with infected computers.\nSee:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/russel_installsp2.mspx
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if ur using windows xp plz chek  it is with service pack 2\nif not u can download at www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.msp\n\nand if ur usb drive is usb2 and in ur lap top it may be usb1.1 plz make sure ur using correc vertion
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if u using XP SP2, go to microsoft.com and download the security updates... there are about 10 in total... it may also be the firewall or security issue with the comp... in the worst case, nasty virus got into your comp...
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The previous answerer implies you can do a Repair Install.  Unfortunately, a R.I. does not change your personal settings or installed programs.  So the password issue will remain.  If your XP Pro install CD is genuine and you have the 25 digit Product Key assigned to that install disk, you could reformat (completely erase all hard drive info) and reinstall the operating system.  The actual procedure should take less than 2 hrs.  Here's a link that gives clear instructions and actual screen shots of what you will see.  I'm assuming your install disk has SP2 already on it and you have your 25 digit Product Key:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > if disk has SP2\n\nIf your install disk is so old it only has SP1 (or no service pack at all) you can use this link for instructions/screenshots:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > disk has SP1 or no service packs\n\nOnce you've got XP installed, your work is just beginning.  You'll need to reestablish your internet connection including things like email, IM, etc. You'll need to reinstall any programs that used to be on the hard drive like antivirus, antispyware, games, office type products like word processor, spread sheets, etc.  (Hope you saved all your install disks for these programs.)  You'll also have to reinstall any USB items like printer, scanner, digital camera, card reader, external hard drive, etc.  You may have to find and install new device drivers for these add-ons.  And during the Windows Updates, you might want to be real careful that you don't accidentally install something you don't want..... like the new IE7 or Windows Media Player 11, etc.  It will be a challenge but if you are successful, you'll have a feeling of accomplishment and you'll know more about your computer than most people know about their's.\n\nplrr
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Actually, Windows XP with no Service Packs, has a limit of 127GB, or 137 billion bytes (they're the same).  And you only need SP1 for that not to be the case anymore.
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Most likely your computer needs to be connected to the Internet to perform the install, maybe to go and check if you are using a legal/registered version of the s/w.
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I believe you have WinXP-SP2 Pro as O S. First you may unistall using Add/ Remove programs in Control Panel. You may succeed now as you start afresh after going thru the readme.txt that takes care of all your doubts/difficulties.
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not sure...\nyou appear to have constant computer problems...\n\nif you change hardware after reinstalling xp,\nxp needs to verify alterations,or may cause errors,\nif you have two drive c:&#92; (s) check bios settings,\ncheck hard drive jumpers , verify that xp is not on both drives,\n\nrun scandisk error checker,\ncheck device manager,
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because its still on the beta stage... missing or incomplete files in it. and dont use the windows updates... it messes stuff badly. trust me it does... once updated you cant get rid of it, you have to install everything once you remove a specific update... or just buy a windows xp SP2.
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~ Would you please edit your post and give more details about what you're trying to do ?\n\nAre you trying to reinstall your operating system, drivers ???\n\nPlease be as specific as possible, so we can better assist you.\n\n\n\nEDIT:\n~ I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, things came up.\n\nFirst, backup all your important files before you do anything else!!\n\nHave you tried/considered  a Repair install? \nI would try that first.\n\nThis is from Dell's site:\nhttp://service.dell.com/dell/kb/tech_support/view_article/1,,6418+6429+18287,00.html\n\nAlso here:\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nIf that isn't what you need, then here's a couple of sites that provide a  "step by step" for a reinstall. \n\nJust remember if your XP CD doesn't have SP2 on it, this too will need to be reinstalled.\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp\n\nhttp://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nhttp://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nDon't forget when you do a reinstall that you have to "re-activate" your copy of Windows with Microsoft.\n\n~ I sincerely wish you the best with this endeavor, and I hope it goes easily for you. :)
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Get a copy of Windows XP and install it.\n\n-J
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Make sure your account has "admin privelages". This is needed to install/uninstall any software using XP. Also, make sure your PC meets the minimum spec (it probably does because it's not power-hungry at all).\n\nTo log-in as an admin temporarily, startup in safe mode (change by pressing F4 at the boot), then select administrator at the welcome screen. Browse for the downloaded file and install it.
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There are two primary ways to install XP.  You can do a full install which completely wipes out your hard drive, or you can do a Repair Install.  A Repair Install will NOT erase your programs or change your personal settings.  You will have to visit the Windows Update site to reinstall any updates that came out after your XP install disk was made (including SP2 if it's not on the disk.)\n\nThis link give you step by step instructions for a Repair Install, including actual screen shots of what you will see. I selected XP Pro but the steps are the same for XP Home.  I'd suggest trying the Repair Install first.  It takes about an hour.  The Windows Updates will take about another hour.  If the problems are fixed, great.  A full install takes about the same amount of time, but then you've got to reload all your other programs and put your personal settings back the way they were.  And that could take all day.  Hope this helps.\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nplrr
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i think, because you don't have service pack 2 integrated. try to install sp2 or upgrade your windows with one with sp2
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If you are using Win XP, make sure that you have the sp 2 installed as it is more secure, includes a built-in firewall and has a pop up blocker.  \n\nFor viruses, get a good anti-virus (like Kaspersky, AVG Free, Norton, mcafee...) and update it often.  It is important to install only 1 anti-virus on your system.  It is better to install an anti-spware software (like Ad-Aware, Microsoft Anti-Spyware, CounterSpy ...) and a firewall (ZoneAlarm) and update them.  You can also apply Windows Updates by clicking Windows Update from tools menu in Internet Explorer\n\nTo maintain your PC it is recommended that every month, you scan your computer using scandisk utility and defregmenation.  I also use CleanUp! to remove all useless files (temp files...) and RegSeeker from remove errors in registery.
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no you wont be able to restore your computer with xp pro or home since you have sp2 installed on your computer.  the best way would be to back up your data somewhere else and then format it with the cd and reinstall the OS
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Make sure your firewall settings are proper.  Also, even if you have a Mcafee or Norton firewall (or whatever), windows firewall on sp2 is still active even if it is disabled.  You have to enable for file sharing