"Rock" wrote:

> "Titan.fan.4.life" wrote
>
> >I keep getting an error message while installing sp2. It says ftp.error.
> > That it is in use by another program and I should close the program and
> > retry
> > or cancel. Nothing else is running on my system. I am frustrated, can
> > someone give me an idea what is wrong. Running xp home
>
> How are you trying to install SP2? Through windows update site? If so try
> downloading the full installation package or ordering the SP2 CD for the
> cost of shipping.
>
> Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...efault810.mspx
>
> Installing Service Packs
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45
>
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
>
> Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
> Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx
>
> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783
>
>

I downloaded a fresh copy from the website and tried to install it but
received the same error message. The file c:/windows/system32/ftp.exe is
open or in use by another program. Close all applications and click retry .

Clicking retry doesn't do anything except repeat the message.

Any other ideas?