Re: XP SP2 Install Problems

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver
http://winhlp.com/node/125

This article describes how to resolve an issue where your computer stops responding
(hangs) when you restart to complete the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. This issue occurs on a limited number of systems
that use a version of basic input/output system (BIOS) that does not have production
support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors based on the Prescott C-0
stepping
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP
Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

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"Mark T" <Mark T@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| I've tried many times to install the SP2 upgrade. Everything seems fine until
| I am directed to restart the computer. The computer never restarts correctly,
| I have to go into Safe Mode then restore to a prior time. Any ideas on how to
| successfully install SP2 ?


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