SP2 Uninstall Problems

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From: Seth (Seth_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 19:29:04 -0700

I cannot uninstall SP2. When attempting to do so the uninstall hangs
immediately and goes no further. This is in Safe Mode. Boting under normal
conditions gives me no task bar, nothing. Any help is appreciated.

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