RE: SP2 wont install

igor7111 wrote:

> malke using your advice it appears the errors are twofold:
>
> #E197 many variations of windows\inf\accessor.inf to windows\inf
> use copyinf instead
>
> #099 writing of c:\windows\inf\wuaw.adm to c:\windows\inf
> can cause problems
>
>
> now what?

Did you read through all the information at Mr. Michna's site - not just
the bit connected with the above error? The only times I've had
problems installing SP2 on a machine were when 1) the machine had
malware; 2) the operating system was somehow damaged by viruses and/or
malware; 3) the operating system was a pirated version.

I'm not saying yours is any of those things; after all, I really know
nothing about your computer. Did you do any preparation before
attempting to install SP2? I always do these things:

1. Make sure the system is 100% virus/malware-free and running well.
2. Back up any important data (or know that the client has already done
this).
3. Visit the OEM's website (if machine is OEM) to download and install
any patches that need to be applied prior to installing SP2.

Here are some links to checklists:

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2? -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist -
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

SP2 links to OEMs - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#sp2 - Windows SP2 Information,
Guidelines and Troubleshooting

http://aumha.net - See SP2 forums

If none of that helps you, then you may want to click the link (upper
right-hand corner) to "Contact a Support Professional by Email, Chat,
or Phone" here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

Malke
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