Service Pack 1.

[joe]

I attempted to install sp1 yesterday with no luck at all,
so I rolled back the installation. In doing this the
machine would not boot, it appears that a few files were
not restored (lsass.exe). After coping this file the
machine appears to boot fine, I just cannot get sp1 to
install. It looks to be comparing inventory, then a memory
reference error occurs. Any ideas on ways around this? I
have downloaded the full network installation. I have a
feeling the machine is in limbo not sure if it is SP1 or
prior, maybe some of both.

[purplehaz]

Post the exact error message, xp version, and machine specs.

joe wrote:
> I attempted to install sp1 yesterday with no luck at all,
> so I rolled back the installation. In doing this the
> machine would not boot, it appears that a few files were
> not restored (lsass.exe). After coping this file the
> machine appears to boot fine, I just cannot get sp1 to
> install. It looks to be comparing inventory, then a memory
> reference error occurs. Any ideas on ways around this? I
> have downloaded the full network installation. I have a
> feeling the machine is in limbo not sure if it is SP1 or
> prior, maybe some of both.

[Joe]

The exact error is a memory refernce error in update.exe.
I will try to get a screen shot of the error message if
needed. It looks to be
XP Home edition
version 5.1.2600 Build 2600
256 Meg, 2.0 gHz
Dell Optiplex 8200.

There does not appear to be much else installed update
wise, there are 46 or so things queued to be installled.

I also cannot use system restore, there was only 1 restore
point from this morning whicj is useless.

>-----Original Message-----
>Post the exact error message, xp version, and machine
specs.
>

[purplehaz]

Make sure you don't have any viruses.
Try a sfc /scannow at the run line. Have xp cd handy.
See if this helps you:
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

Joe wrote:
> The exact error is a memory refernce error in update.exe.
> I will try to get a screen shot of the error message if
> needed. It looks to be
> XP Home edition
> version 5.1.2600 Build 2600
> 256 Meg, 2.0 gHz
> Dell Optiplex 8200.
>
> There does not appear to be much else installed update
> wise, there are 46 or so things queued to be installled.
>
> I also cannot use system restore, there was only 1 restore
> point from this morning whicj is useless.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Post the exact error message, xp version, and machine specs.

[Joe]

I dont think I have any viruses but will double check. I
will also see if anything in that link helps. Do you know
of any way to force a repair (keep existing files)?

BTW Thanks.


>-----Original Message-----
>Make sure you don't have any viruses.
>Try a sfc /scannow at the run line. Have xp cd handy.
>See if this helps you:
>http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html
>
>Joe wrote:
>> The exact error is a memory refernce error in
update.exe.
>> I will try to get a screen shot of the error message if
>> needed. It looks to be
>> XP Home edition
>> version 5.1.2600 Build 2600
>> 256 Meg, 2.0 gHz
>> Dell Optiplex 8200.
>>
>> There does not appear to be much else installed update
>> wise, there are 46 or so things queued to be installled.
>>
>> I also cannot use system restore, there was only 1
restore
>> point from this morning whicj is useless.
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> Post the exact error message, xp version, and machine
specs.
>
>
>.
>

[purplehaz]

Repair install of xp:

Boot from the XP cd, and when prompted hit enter to begin setup. Press F8 to
accept the license agreement. It will then search and find your existing XP
install. Select it, and choose R for repair. Back up any important data
files in case something goes wrong.


Joe wrote:
> I dont think I have any viruses but will double check. I
> will also see if anything in that link helps. Do you know
> of any way to force a repair (keep existing files)?
>
> BTW Thanks.
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Make sure you don't have any viruses.
>> Try a sfc /scannow at the run line. Have xp cd handy.
>> See if this helps you:
>> http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html
>>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> The exact error is a memory refernce error in update.exe.
>>> I will try to get a screen shot of the error message if
>>> needed. It looks to be
>>> XP Home edition
>>> version 5.1.2600 Build 2600
>>> 256 Meg, 2.0 gHz
>>> Dell Optiplex 8200.
>>>
>>> There does not appear to be much else installed update
>>> wise, there are 46 or so things queued to be installled.
>>>
>>> I also cannot use system restore, there was only 1 restore
>>> point from this morning whicj is useless.
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> Post the exact error message, xp version, and machine specs.
>>
>>
>> .

[R. C. White]

Hi, Joe.

Here is Microsoft's instructions for an "in-place upgrade":
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q315341

(Read the steps closely; many users make the mistake of choosing R for
Repair the first time it's offered, but this only repairs the boot-up files,
not the full Windows installation.)

A couple of things to note: This will take just about as long as a clean
install of Windows itself, but should preserve your existing applications
and data - and some of your tweaks. As soon as you get your firewall and
antivirus back in place, go online to Windows Update to get SP1 (if it isn't
included on your WinXP CD-ROM) and all later fixes, including the one from
last July that protects you from the Blaster worm.

This is going to take about half a day, Joe, even if you have broadband to
download the updates. If your CD includes SP1, you might knock an hour off
that.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP

"Joe" > wrote in message
...
> I dont think I have any viruses but will double check. I
> will also see if anything in that link helps. Do you know
> of any way to force a repair (keep existing files)?
>
> BTW Thanks.

[Opinicus]

"R. C. White" > wrote in message
...
> If your CD includes SP1, you might knock an hour off
> that.

Is there a link where I can download a full copy of SP1 so I can burn it to
CD?

--
Bob
Kanyak's Doghouse
http://kanyak.com

[xfile]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:895877

Search MS KB for service pack and you will find SP1a is available for
download as network installation.

"Opinicus" > wrote in message
...
> "R. C. White" > wrote in message
> ...
> > If your CD includes SP1, you might knock an hour off
> > that.
>
> Is there a link where I can download a full copy of SP1 so I can burn it
to
> CD?
>
> --
> Bob
> Kanyak's Doghouse
> http://kanyak.com
>