sp2 updates fails at 30%

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Hi,

Try this:

You receive an "Error 0x80072EE2" or an "Error 0x80072EFD" error message if
you try to use the Microsoft Windows Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836941

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
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Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Lunatic" <Lunatic@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AF1D41AB-6F0A-48B6-B547-6F1157FB5C43@microsoft.com...
> hi guys
> iam very frustrated coz i cant get sp2 with my xp home.
> windows update freezes at 30% and then i get faild report
> # 80072EFD
> please help..what can i do to fix this.?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

Lunatic wrote:

> hi guys
> iam very frustrated coz i cant get sp2 with my xp home.
> windows update freezes at 30% and then i get faild report
> # 80072EFD
> please help..what can i do to fix this.?

Cannot install Service Pack 2
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm [...] ice_Pack_2

Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads [...] laylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] lt810.mspx

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] oknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/d [...] prid=6794&

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User