"kevinashby" <kevinashby@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> ai, I have XP PRO installed & when I attempt to download the service pack
> 2 I
> get halfway through the installation process & then a POP UP appears
> saying
> "access denied" & then it proceeds to uninstall what has been downloaded.
> Can
> anybody help?

"Access Denied" error when trying to install SP2
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=8125

Cannot install Service Pack 2
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#C...Service_Pack_2

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

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