sp2 to sp1

[john]

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Hi

Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
like to retain all apps during the process if possible.

Thanks

Regards

 

[Rock]

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John wrote:

> Hi
>
> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
>
>

If SP2 was added as an upgrade then see this link for how to remove it.

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350



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[Guest]

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John;
Did SP-2 come installed on the computer or was SP-2 part of the installation
CD?
Perform a Repair Installation with a pre SP-2 CD should do it.
But you may have problems with the Product Key, Activation etc depending on
the versions involved.

Why do you want to downgrade the security of your computer?
Eventually you will need SP-2.

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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in message
news:%232yazj%23YFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi
>
> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards

 

[Guest]

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John wrote:
> Hi
>
> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I
> would like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards

WARNING! BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING, BACK UP EVERYTHING!

Okay, What did I just say?

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING, BACK UP EVERYTHING!

Is that clear?

One more time!

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING, BACK UP EVERYTHING!

You can try to do a repair install with the SP1 CD.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

But remember:

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING, BACK UP EVERYTHING!

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How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

John wrote:

> Hi
>
> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
>
>

 

[john]

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The dell pc came pre-installed with sp2. I am having problem with one access
app which uses internet transfer control to post to a web site and it does
not work with sp2. All pre-sp2 pcs work fine. I have worked with an ISA
server MS guy (as all pcs are behind and sbs2003/Isa 2000 server) and he
thinks somehow sp2 is prohibiting the itc from sending user credentials to
ISA server hence ISA server responds by 407 Proxy authentication required.
Have spent a lot of time on both pc and server settings. Don't know what to
do except downgrade the pc to sp1.

Thanks

Regards


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:u$FaSv%23YFHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> John;
> Did SP-2 come installed on the computer or was SP-2 part of the
> installation CD?
> Perform a Repair Installation with a pre SP-2 CD should do it.
> But you may have problems with the Product Key, Activation etc depending
> on the versions involved.
>
> Why do you want to downgrade the security of your computer?
> Eventually you will need SP-2.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:%232yazj%23YFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>>
>> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
>> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Regards
>
>

 

[Guest]

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John wrote:

> The dell pc came pre-installed with sp2. I am having problem with one access
> app which uses internet transfer control to post to a web site and it does
> not work with sp2. All pre-sp2 pcs work fine. I have worked with an ISA
> server MS guy (as all pcs are behind and sbs2003/Isa 2000 server) and he
> thinks somehow sp2 is prohibiting the itc from sending user credentials to
> ISA server hence ISA server responds by 407 Proxy authentication required.
> Have spent a lot of time on both pc and server settings. Don't know what to
> do except downgrade the pc to sp1.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards

Set FTP to passive mode in Internet Options, Advanced.

Steve

>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:u$FaSv%23YFHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>>John;
>>Did SP-2 come installed on the computer or was SP-2 part of the
>>installation CD?
>>Perform a Repair Installation with a pre SP-2 CD should do it.
>>But you may have problems with the Product Key, Activation etc depending
>>on the versions involved.
>>
>>Why do you want to downgrade the security of your computer?
>>Eventually you will need SP-2.
>>
>>--
>>Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>>In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>>http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>>"John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in message
>>news:%232yazj%23YFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>Hi
>>>
>>>Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>>>reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
>>>like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Regards
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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If SP2 is included with your new Dell PC, it cannot be uninstalled
or removed. Therefore, you cannot downgrade your system to SP1.

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/xpsp2swhw

Some programs 'seem' to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842242

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Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
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"John" wrote:

| The dell pc came pre-installed with sp2. I am having problem with one access
| app which uses internet transfer control to post to a web site and it does
| not work with sp2. All pre-sp2 pcs work fine. I have worked with an ISA
| server MS guy (as all pcs are behind and sbs2003/Isa 2000 server) and he
| thinks somehow sp2 is prohibiting the itc from sending user credentials to
| ISA server hence ISA server responds by 407 Proxy authentication required.
| Have spent a lot of time on both pc and server settings. Don't know what to
| do except downgrade the pc to sp1.
|
| Thanks
|
| Regards

 

[john]

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Would any of these method required re-installing apps?

Thanks

Regards

"S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@msn.com> wrote in message
news:OiuJc5%23YFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350
>
> regards,
> ssg MS-MVP
>
> John wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
>> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Regards
>>

 

[Guest]

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This depends on whether your SP2 is a part of your installation. CD just as
Jupiter said.

"S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@msn.com>
??????:OiuJc5%23YFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350
>
> regards,
> ssg MS-MVP
>
> John wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I would
>> like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Regards
>>

 

[Guest]

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Hi John,

I noticed that your SP2 is pre-installed ,so cannot be removed separatedly.
"John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk> дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:O4vhhYFZFHA.2756@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Would any of these method required re-installing apps?
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
>
> "S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:OiuJc5%23YFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350
>>
>> regards,
>> ssg MS-MVP
>>
>> John wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>>> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I
>>> would like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>

 

[john]

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I have got a couple of new pcs coming in the same configuration. If I
repair-install with sp1 before installing any app, would that work?
Obviously I can always completely wipe off and start with sp1 on a pc but
whatever is quickest.

Regards

"lucyfer" <lucyfer81@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uUU9wgFZFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi John,
>
> I noticed that your SP2 is pre-installed ,so cannot be removed
> separatedly.
> "John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk>
> дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:O4vhhYFZFHA.2756@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Would any of these method required re-installing apps?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> "S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:OiuJc5%23YFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350
>>>
>>> regards,
>>> ssg MS-MVP
>>>
>>> John wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>>>> reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I
>>>> would like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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John wrote:

> I have got a couple of new pcs coming in the same configuration. If I
> repair-install with sp1 before installing any app, would that work?
> Obviously I can always completely wipe off and start with sp1 on a pc but
> whatever is quickest.
>
> Regards

Did you try setting FTP to passive mode as I suggested?

Steve

>
> "lucyfer" <lucyfer81@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uUU9wgFZFHA.1092@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>
>>Hi John,
>>
>>I noticed that your SP2 is pre-installed ,so cannot be removed
>>separatedly.
>>"John" <John@nospam.infovis.co.uk>
>>дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:O4vhhYFZFHA.2756@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>Would any of these method required re-installing apps?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Regards
>>>
>>>"S.Sengupta" <ssengupta_@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>news:OiuJc5%23YFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>>How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
>>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350
>>>>
>>>>regards,
>>>>ssg MS-MVP
>>>>
>>>>John wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Hi
>>>>>
>>>>>Is there anyway to bring down an sp2 machine to sp1? Possibly by
>>>>>reinstalling from xp sp1 cd on top of a sp2 installation? Ideally I
>>>>>would like to retain all apps during the process if possible.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>Regards
>>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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No. There are no SP2 uninstall files with a preinstalled SP2 installation.
An attempted Repair Install using a SP1 Windows XP CD will fail because
SP2 would have to be uninstalled first.

--
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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"John" wrote:

| I have got a couple of new pcs coming in the same configuration. If I
| repair-install with sp1 before installing any app, would that work?
| Obviously I can always completely wipe off and start with sp1 on a pc but
| whatever is quickest.
|
| Regards

 

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> No. There are no SP2 uninstall files with a preinstalled SP2
> installation. An attempted Repair Install using a SP1 Windows XP CD
> will fail because SP2 would have to be uninstalled first.
Hi,

Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
actually remove SP2.

From
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

<quote>
Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
</quote>


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Torgeir Bakken (MVP) wrote:

> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>
>> No. There are no SP2 uninstall files with a preinstalled SP2
>> installation. An attempted Repair Install using a SP1 Windows XP CD
>> will fail because SP2 would have to be uninstalled first.
>
> Hi,
>
> Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
> actually remove SP2.
>
> From
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> <quote>
> Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
> will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
> </quote>
>
>

It's about time!

Steve

 

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Torgeir Bakken (MVP) wrote:
> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>
>> No. There are no SP2 uninstall files with a preinstalled SP2
>> installation. An attempted Repair Install using a SP1 Windows XP CD
>> will fail because SP2 would have to be uninstalled first.
> Hi,
>
> Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
> actually remove SP2.
>
> From
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> <quote>
> Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
> will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
> </quote>

Thanks Torgeir!

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Hello Torgeir -

SP2 cannot be removed if the original SP2 uninstall files do not exist,
such as the case with a preinstalled Windows XP installation with SP2
already slipstreamed in at the factory.

--
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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

| Hi,
|
| Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
| actually remove SP2.
|
| From
| http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
|
| <quote>
| Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
| will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
| </quote>
|
|
| --
| torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
| Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
| the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
| http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

 

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Steve N. wrote:
> Torgeir Bakken (MVP) wrote:
>
>> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>>
>>> No. There are no SP2 uninstall files with a preinstalled SP2
>>> installation. An attempted Repair Install using a SP1 Windows XP CD
>>> will fail because SP2 would have to be uninstalled first.
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
>> actually remove SP2.
>>
>> From
>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>>
>> <quote>
>> Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
>> will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
>> </quote>
>>
>>
>
> It's about time!
>
> Steve

And Carey is still trying to hang on to his delusion, even though a
fellow MVP tried to correct him.

http://www.microscum.com/carey/

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I think the point of contention is that if you perform a "Repair" install
with any earlier XP version disk, you will remove whatever SP level
existed. But you are right that embedded or Slipstreamed disks do
not have a SP roll-back capability.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:OR2yGbGZFHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hello Torgeir -
>
> SP2 cannot be removed if the original SP2 uninstall files do not exist,
> such as the case with a preinstalled Windows XP installation with SP2
> already slipstreamed in at the factory.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> | Hi,
> |
> | Carey, that is wrong, a Repair Install with a SP1 Windows XP CD will
> | actually remove SP2.
> |
> | From
> | http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> |
> | <quote>
> | Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install XP CD
> | will remove SP1/SP2 and service packs will need to be reapplied.
> | </quote>
> |
> |
> | --
> | torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> | Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> | the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> | http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx

 

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If you attempt to perform a Repair Install using a Windows XP SP1 CD,
you will get an error message that the SP2 files cannot be removed and
the Repair Install will fail and subsequently abort.

--
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Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"R. McCarty" wrote:

| I think the point of contention is that if you perform a "Repair" install
| with any earlier XP version disk, you will remove whatever SP level
| existed. But you are right that embedded or Slipstreamed disks do
| not have a SP roll-back capability.

 

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> If you attempt to perform a Repair Install using a Windows XP SP1 CD,
> you will get an error message that the SP2 files cannot be removed and
> the Repair Install will fail and subsequently abort.

Please somebody, ask him if he has tried this himself? He won't see
this post of mine.

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> If you attempt to perform a Repair Install using a Windows XP SP1 CD,
> you will get an error message that the SP2 files cannot be removed and
> the Repair Install will fail and subsequently abort.
>

Now how can I put this mildly?...

I just did it with a clean install of XP Pro OEM SP2 and did a repair
install from an XP Pro OEM SP1 CD. No errors, no problems, the box is
now running XP Pro SP1.

You are a liar and a fraud. You never test anything. I do and I've
proven you wrong once again.

You don't deserve the MVP title.

Steve

 

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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> If you attempt to perform a Repair Install using a Windows XP SP1
> CD, you will get an error message that the SP2 files cannot be
> removed and the Repair Install will fail and subsequently abort.
Hi,

No, you will not...

I have just tested this:

Clean install using a WinXP CD with SP2 slipstreamed. Now I have a
WinXP SP2 installation where the $NtServicePackUninstall$ and
ServicePackFiles folder does NOT exist. Winver.exe reports that
Service Pack 2 is installed.

Then I use a WinXP CD with SP1 slipstreamed and do a repair install
following the instructions in step 1 to 6 that is listed here:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

I get no error messages about incompatible service pack levels or
files, everything goes smoothly.

After the repair install is finished and the computer reboots, I have
Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed. Winver.exe reports that
Service Pack 1 is installed, and e.g. the Security Center is gone.

Conclusion:
With a repair install, you can remove SP2 for WinXP even when SP2 was
slipstreamed into the OS install media, or if you have deleted the
$NtServicePackUninstall$ folder.




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Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> If you attempt to perform a Repair Install using a Windows XP SP1 CD,
> you will get an error message that the SP2 files cannot be removed and
> the Repair Install will fail and subsequently abort.
Hi,

That did not happen for me when following the instructions here:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

This on a slipstreamed WinXP SP2 installation (so the
$NTServicePackUinistall$ folder did not exist).

The computer ended up with WinXP SP1 installed.


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torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx