There are a plethora of hardware and software issues that could be causing this behavior. However I would slipstream the __correct__
copy of XP to SP2, then do a repair (in place upgrade).
Shumandu wrote:
> Thanks but followed every one of those tips even disconnected all
> periperals. I did not update BIOS but was told by manufacturer that
> it would not be neccessary. She still will not SP2 me.
>
>> =?Utf-8?B?U2h1bWFuZHU=?= wrote:
>>>
>>> Even though I'm still not convinced of the value, after much study
>>> and prep I decided to install SP2. I followed all suggestions for
>>> a successful install.
>>
>> XP2 is totally recommended over XP original.
>>
>> XP2 install tips:
>>
>> http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#1
Re: SP2 download? ... > needed, install everything, before exposing the PC to the wild. ...Slipstream SP2 into the XP CD and then install from it. ... Once you make your new CD and use it to clean install the machine - clean it ... using Windows XP "prettifications". ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: Do i need SP2? ... > I am running XP pro with all updates EXCEPT SP2.... many patches will begin requiring SP2 to install..... and some you can only download if you are registered - but it is best ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Just venting (totally OT) ...needs SP2 if it's ever going to be connected to the internet. ... There are very very few security... manually download it and install it yourself. ... That's how the hackers get in these days - they get in by persuading ... (uk.people.support.depression)
Re: svchost ... Well after doing another clean install with the computer all by itself...the ...SP2 installed, ZONE ALARM ... remaing 33% by internet explorer (which I need to connect to windows update) ... Hopefully since Automatic Updates... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
