trying to install-SP2

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I've tried a dozen time to download and install the sp2 update but everytime
it stops and gives a access denied . i've download the adware spyware blocker
that windows recommends. did all the updates . even order the disc. but it
still will not install i own a dell with all the reguirements..can some one
help me

 

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This should help:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acdensp2.htm

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"pmiller49" <pmiller49@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I've tried a dozen time to download and install the sp2 update but
> everytime
> it stops and gives a access denied . i've download the adware spyware
> blocker
> that windows recommends. did all the updates . even order the disc. but it
> still will not install i own a dell with all the reguirements..can some
> one
> help me

 

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pmiller49 wrote:

> I've tried a dozen time to download and install the sp2 update but everytime
> it stops and gives a access denied . i've download the adware spyware blocker
> that windows recommends. did all the updates . even order the disc. but it
> still will not install i own a dell with all the reguirements..can some one
> help me
Hi

Please see the "Access denied" section here:

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_install_Service_Pack_2


I suggest you start out with the SubInAcl.exe tip there and see if
that solves your problem (I'm not sure if SubInAcl.exe will work on
WinXP Home though).


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