Re: Installation of SP2 Does Not Finish

YW, Rich - Hope it was helpful.

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Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP
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"Rich" <Rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Jim,
>
> I downloaded the stand alone SP2 upgrade after wading through a
> reload of XP just to get my system working again. For awhile there
> even my keyboard stopped working! I also followed the suggestions in
> the link you provided as well as the suggestions from several other
> links.
>
> Anyway, during my next upgrade try the system hung again and
> displayed the same error message about MSDART.DLL. I ended up
> walking away for about an hour and much to my amazement the install
> recovered and successfully completed.
>
> Thanks for your time and your suggestions.
>
> "Jim Byrd" wrote:
>
>> Hi Rich - As was recommended to you, try doing the install using the
>> 'stand alone' version. I strongly suggest that you take a look here:
>>
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45&sid=c226e2931b21a96366d25636d8336717
>> before you install for some helpful tips.
>>
>> --
>> Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP
>> My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
>> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>>
>> "Rich" <Rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:735684D6-38B1-4AC0-BAC0-D90DB1ACA483@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> If I understand the question correctly, I believe the answer is no.
>>> The download is coming from Windows Update.
>>>
>>> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> During the installation of SP2 the install stops before it is
>>>>> finished. The dialog box "Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup Wizard"
>>>>> is open. The text "Finishing installation" is visible, the task
>>>>> bar indicates the install is about 50% complete, and in the
>>>>> Details box it says "Running processes after install."
>>>>>
>>>>> Task manager shows the install Wizard has a "Running" status. The
>>>>> system appears to be responsive. For example, the Start button
>>>>> still works.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Is this the stand-alone version of the SP2 install?
>>>>
>>>> Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
>>>> http://snipurl.com/8bqy
>>>>
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>>>> Shenan Stanley
>>>> MS-MVP
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