Re: Access Denied on SP2

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From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 10/11/04 

Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:44:36 -0400

1. Is this your own personal machine or one belonging to your employer?

2. It might be a registry access issue.

Please see the the "Access denied" section here:

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

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Marty & Marilyn wrote:
> I have tried to install SP2 on my IBM PC where I am the Administrator but
> after the files load, I am told that "Access Denied". I have tried this
> from the SP2 disk as well.
> I have tried this disabling both Norton Anti-Virus and Zone-Alarm Pro but
> to no avail.
> Has anyone any ideas on what I can try. I have followed the instructions
> prior to installing like running an Anti-Virus , etc. but this doesn't
> seem to help.
> Suggestions, Please.

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