XP Service Pack 1

[john]

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I have downloaded XP Service Pack 1, but it will not
install. Is this a common occurance? What's the fix?

 

[Guest]

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John;
You did not state the exact problem.

Start here:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"John" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:12ef501c44372$e58a8610$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I have downloaded XP Service Pack 1, but it will not
> install. Is this a common occurance? What's the fix?

 

[Guest]

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What happens when you try to install it?

There is a known issue with installation trouble and the catroot2 folder
under \Window\system32, renaming it to catsomethingelse usually helps.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
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"John" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:12ef501c44372$e58a8610$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I have downloaded XP Service Pack 1, but it will not
> install. Is this a common occurance? What's the fix?