Problem with uninstalling XP Service Pack 2

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

"mrtruesdale" <mrtruesdale@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B013882C-8C15-42BE-A447-B138DB02FCD1@microsoft.com...
>I recently intalled SP2 on my laptop, however it caused problems with the
> power. Instead of using the AC power it relies totally on the battery.
> This
> means not only will the laptop not power for very long (the battery lasts
> approx 5mins) but it will also not charge it either.
> My question is that while uninstalling SP2 the power cut off during the
> 'Copying Files' stage. At such a critical point do you think that XP will
> be
> able to run again when I eventually get a new battery? And if it doesn't
> will there be any way to reinstall windows without wiping the previously
> saved information on my hard drive?
>
> Many thanks,
> Mark Truesdale

Sounds like the power unit has failed rather than an SP2 problem, especially
if the battery will not charge