Re: Might be a simple question?

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 09/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:22:48 +0200

Tim wrote:

> Couldn't find a solution through google searches or microsoft for this
> problem. After installing SP2, my computer went into infinite
> reboot-shutdown mode. Tried all of the microsoft suggestions without
> success (eg. auto recover, repair etc), so I reinstalled XP pro on a
> different partition of my hard drive (D). Now I can boot up, but I would
> like to remove SP2 from my C drive. However when I use the add and remove
> utility it only shows software on the D drive. I can't figure out how to
> access the SP2 software from the "add and remove" utility. I've tried using
> the cmd approach suggested by microsoft, but it doesn't see the same
> directories (even if I change to the C drive).
>
> So, is there a simple way for me to remove the SP2 installed on C when I
> boot up on using XP on the D partition?
> Sorry if this isn't clear, I would just really like to have my computer back
> the way it was two days ago.
> Thanks for any help,
Hi

You cannot use this method to remove SP2. You might need to bite the
bullet and do a format/clean install. 

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