Re: sp1a install

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sjewins wrote:
I have XP Pro, I have downloaded the file xpsp1a_en_x86.exe and
when I run it it just seems to unpack to a directory that it
subsequently deletes.

How does one actually install sp1a? What do I do with the
downloaded
file?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
First - why Service Pack 1a instead of Windows XP Service Pack 2?
After all - it's not supported any
longer:http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifean19

To download the proper
file:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx

You need to have enough space to unpack AND install the service
pack.
For more information on what to
expect:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/spdeploy.mspx

However - I suggest you download and install Service Pack 2.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://snipurl.com/d41v

sjewins wrote:
Thanks but still no luck. I can get the 1a pack to unpack to a
directory on C: but when I go to the update subdirectory and try to
run update.exe it pops open an install window and then immediately
closes it. I tried to use the update.msi file but it tells me that
I need to do a "machine assigned" distribution and I have no idea
how to do that or even what it means.

I trued the sp2 and had the problem that it would unpack to a second
harddrive that I have and then immediately delete the directory for
me. That is why I am trying for sp1a, at least I get to keep the
unpacked files.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
You never stated how much free space you have.
You have to have enough on C:\ to install it. Unpacking it on
another drive has nothing to do with it.
How much free space on C:\ do you have?

sjewins wrote:
I have 51 GB free on the C drive (after unpacking the sp1a files).
I am running XP on a Pentium 4 1.5 Ghz with 1 GB of RAM.
I am the owner and have Administrator priv.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
Start button --> RUN --> winver --> OK

What do you read there? (Next to Version)?

sjewins wrote:
Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpclient.010817-1148)

Try running SP2 and look in the event log after (and if) it fails.
Look in the System and Application logs for any warnings/information/errors.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/

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