XP SP2 Beta BOMB!!!

[Ed]

I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
another, I can't open most of the systems files,
etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
off...

[Shenan Stanley]

Ed wrote:
> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...

First off - "Release Candidates" should never be installed on production
machines. They are prone to problems, more so than the final release.. thus
their status.

You may have to perform a Repair Installation to fix this, not "Reinstall"
as you are trying to do. Perhaps if you did not know how to do some of
these things, you should never had tried to install "Release Candidate"
software? heh Anyway - if you perform a repair installation of Windows XP,
know that you will be vulnerable to worms you may now be patched for - so
disconnect from the Internet until you get the firewall back on. Then patch
first thing - but not with SP2 until you know more about it:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.mspx

How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougknox/doug92.asp
or
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341

Lastly, you should ask the people who may be in the same boat as you:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us

--
<- Shenan ->
--
The information is provided "as is", with no guarantees of
completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without warranties of any
kind, express or implied. In other words, read up before you take any
advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions.

[S.Sengupta]

Hi,
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us
is the right place to ask.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

Ed wrote:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...

[Will Denny]

Hi

There are News Groups specific to SP2 - you might like to try those:

http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"Ed" > wrote in message
...
| I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
| about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
| can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
| another, I can't open most of the systems files,
| etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
| access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
| get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
| tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
| version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
| REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
| on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
| off...

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ed]

Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...
>-----Original Message-----
>In ,
>Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
>You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>version and not a released version is that it still has
problems.
>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>
>--
>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...
>-----Original Message-----
>In ,
>Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
>You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>version and not a released version is that it still has
problems.
>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>
>--
>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the help! I'll give those a try...
>-----Original Message-----
>Restore your system partition with your last System Image
>done before you installed SP2.
>
>One of two following suggestions, might help you climb
out
>of this hole.
>
>Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
>Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
>click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> -or-
>Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
>C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
>locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and
run it.
>
>When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image,
Ghost,
>True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging
products.
>
>
>"Ken Blake, MVP" >
wrote in message
...
>> In ,
>> Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system
restore, I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID)
to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any
ideas? I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have
files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>> You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>> version and not a released version is that it still
has problems.
>> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the help! I'll give those a try...
>-----Original Message-----
>Restore your system partition with your last System Image
>done before you installed SP2.
>
>One of two following suggestions, might help you climb
out
>of this hole.
>
>Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
>Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
>click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> -or-
>Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
>C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
>locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and
run it.
>
>When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image,
Ghost,
>True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging
products.
>
>
>"Ken Blake, MVP" >
wrote in message
...
>> In ,
>> Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system
restore, I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID)
to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any
ideas? I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have
files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>> You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>> version and not a released version is that it still
has problems.
>> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the tips!

>-----Original Message-----
>Ed wrote:
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>First off - "Release Candidates" should never be
installed on production
>machines. They are prone to problems, more so than the
final release.. thus
>their status.
>
>You may have to perform a Repair Installation to fix
this, not "Reinstall"
>as you are trying to do. Perhaps if you did not know
how to do some of
>these things, you should never had tried to
install "Release Candidate"
>software? heh Anyway - if you perform a repair
installation of Windows XP,
>know that you will be vulnerable to worms you may now be
patched for - so
>disconnect from the Internet until you get the firewall
back on. Then patch
>first thing - but not with SP2 until you know more about
it:
>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/mai
ntain/winxpsp2.mspx
>
>How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougkn
ox/doug92.asp
>or
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
>or
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341
>
>Lastly, you should ask the people who may be in the same
boat as you:
>http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?
icp=xpsp2&slcid=us
>
>--
><- Shenan ->
>--
>The information is provided "as is", with no guarantees
of
>completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without
warranties of any
>kind, express or implied. In other words, read up
before you take any
>advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your
actions.
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the tips!

>-----Original Message-----
>Ed wrote:
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>First off - "Release Candidates" should never be
installed on production
>machines. They are prone to problems, more so than the
final release.. thus
>their status.
>
>You may have to perform a Repair Installation to fix
this, not "Reinstall"
>as you are trying to do. Perhaps if you did not know
how to do some of
>these things, you should never had tried to
install "Release Candidate"
>software? heh Anyway - if you perform a repair
installation of Windows XP,
>know that you will be vulnerable to worms you may now be
patched for - so
>disconnect from the Internet until you get the firewall
back on. Then patch
>first thing - but not with SP2 until you know more about
it:
>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/mai
ntain/winxpsp2.mspx
>
>How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougkn
ox/doug92.asp
>or
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
>or
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341
>
>Lastly, you should ask the people who may be in the same
boat as you:
>http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?
icp=xpsp2&slcid=us
>
>--
><- Shenan ->
>--
>The information is provided "as is", with no guarantees
of
>completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without
warranties of any
>kind, express or implied. In other words, read up
before you take any
>advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your
actions.
>
>
>.
>

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
Ed > typed:

> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
> off...


You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[R. McCarty]

Restore your system partition with your last System Image
done before you installed SP2.

One of two following suggestions, might help you climb out
of this hole.

Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
-or-
Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and run it.

When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image, Ghost,
True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging products.


"Ken Blake, MVP" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well, just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore, I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas? I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
> You installed a test version of software. The reason it's a test
> version and not a released version is that it still has problems.
> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a production
> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have problems?
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>

[Ed]

Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...
>-----Original Message-----
>In ,
>Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
>You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>version and not a released version is that it still has
problems.
>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>
>--
>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the help! I'll give those a try...
>-----Original Message-----
>Restore your system partition with your last System Image
>done before you installed SP2.
>
>One of two following suggestions, might help you climb
out
>of this hole.
>
>Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
>Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
>click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> -or-
>Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
>C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
>locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and
run it.
>
>When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image,
Ghost,
>True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging
products.
>
>
>"Ken Blake, MVP" >
wrote in message
...
>> In ,
>> Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system
restore, I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID)
to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any
ideas? I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have
files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>> You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>> version and not a released version is that it still
has problems.
>> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the tips!

>-----Original Message-----
>Ed wrote:
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>First off - "Release Candidates" should never be
installed on production
>machines. They are prone to problems, more so than the
final release.. thus
>their status.
>
>You may have to perform a Repair Installation to fix
this, not "Reinstall"
>as you are trying to do. Perhaps if you did not know
how to do some of
>these things, you should never had tried to
install "Release Candidate"
>software? heh Anyway - if you perform a repair
installation of Windows XP,
>know that you will be vulnerable to worms you may now be
patched for - so
>disconnect from the Internet until you get the firewall
back on. Then patch
>first thing - but not with SP2 until you know more about
it:
>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/mai
ntain/winxpsp2.mspx
>
>How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougkn
ox/doug92.asp
>or
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
>or
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341
>
>Lastly, you should ask the people who may be in the same
boat as you:
>http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?
icp=xpsp2&slcid=us
>
>--
><- Shenan ->
>--
>The information is provided "as is", with no guarantees
of
>completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without
warranties of any
>kind, express or implied. In other words, read up
before you take any
>advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your
actions.
>
>
>.
>

[NobodyMan]

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 06:43:05 -0700, "Ed"
> wrote:


>>-----Original Message-----
>>In ,
>>Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
>just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
>I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
>I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
>newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>>You installed a test version of software. The reason
>it's a test
>>version and not a released version is that it still has
>problems.
>>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
>production
>>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
>problems?
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
>asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
>problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...

So you knowingly downloaded unfinished, not fully tested software that
is known to have bugs, then complain that it crashed your system.
When you installed SP2 on your system, you LOST technical support, so
the PID wouldn't work for you anyway.

Oh, BTW, I use multiple products and varying OS' at work on a daily
basis. I have problems with ALL of them. Don't blame MS for your
lack of foresight in installing BETA software and then having
problems!

[Ed]

Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...
>-----Original Message-----
>In ,
>Ed > typed:
>
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>
>You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>version and not a released version is that it still has
problems.
>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>
>--
>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the help! I'll give those a try...
>-----Original Message-----
>Restore your system partition with your last System Image
>done before you installed SP2.
>
>One of two following suggestions, might help you climb
out
>of this hole.
>
>Boot Safe mode - Control Panel, Add/Remove programs,
>Click "Show Updates" scroll to the bottom of the list and
>click on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
> -or-
>Boot to Safe mode - Navigate to
>C:\Windows\$ntServicePackUninstall$
>locate the uninstall initiator module Spuninst.Exe and
run it.
>
>When restored, immediately investigate Drive Image,
Ghost,
>True Image, BootITng or a number of other Imaging
products.
>
>
>"Ken Blake, MVP" >
wrote in message
...
>> In ,
>> Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system
restore, I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID)
to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any
ideas? I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have
files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>> You installed a test version of software. The reason
it's a test
>> version and not a released version is that it still
has problems.
>> It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
production
>> system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
problems?
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>> Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Ed]

Thanks for the tips!

>-----Original Message-----
>Ed wrote:
>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
just
>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
I
>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
I
>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
newer
>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>> off...
>
>First off - "Release Candidates" should never be
installed on production
>machines. They are prone to problems, more so than the
final release.. thus
>their status.
>
>You may have to perform a Repair Installation to fix
this, not "Reinstall"
>as you are trying to do. Perhaps if you did not know
how to do some of
>these things, you should never had tried to
install "Release Candidate"
>software? heh Anyway - if you perform a repair
installation of Windows XP,
>know that you will be vulnerable to worms you may now be
patched for - so
>disconnect from the Internet until you get the firewall
back on. Then patch
>first thing - but not with SP2 until you know more about
it:
>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/mai
ntain/winxpsp2.mspx
>
>How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougkn
ox/doug92.asp
>or
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
>or
>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341
>
>Lastly, you should ask the people who may be in the same
boat as you:
>http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?
icp=xpsp2&slcid=us
>
>--
><- Shenan ->
>--
>The information is provided "as is", with no guarantees
of
>completeness, accuracy or timeliness, and without
warranties of any
>kind, express or implied. In other words, read up
before you take any
>advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your
actions.
>
>
>.
>

[NobodyMan]

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 06:43:05 -0700, "Ed"
> wrote:


>>-----Original Message-----
>>In ,
>>Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
>just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
>I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
>I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
>newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>>You installed a test version of software. The reason
>it's a test
>>version and not a released version is that it still has
>problems.
>>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
>production
>>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
>problems?
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
>asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
>problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...

So you knowingly downloaded unfinished, not fully tested software that
is known to have bugs, then complain that it crashed your system.
When you installed SP2 on your system, you LOST technical support, so
the PID wouldn't work for you anyway.

Oh, BTW, I use multiple products and varying OS' at work on a daily
basis. I have problems with ALL of them. Don't blame MS for your
lack of foresight in installing BETA software and then having
problems!

[NobodyMan]

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 06:43:05 -0700, "Ed"
> wrote:


>>-----Original Message-----
>>In ,
>>Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
>just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
>I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
>I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
>newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>>You installed a test version of software. The reason
>it's a test
>>version and not a released version is that it still has
>problems.
>>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
>production
>>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
>problems?
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
>asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
>problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...

So you knowingly downloaded unfinished, not fully tested software that
is known to have bugs, then complain that it crashed your system.
When you installed SP2 on your system, you LOST technical support, so
the PID wouldn't work for you anyway.

Oh, BTW, I use multiple products and varying OS' at work on a daily
basis. I have problems with ALL of them. Don't blame MS for your
lack of foresight in installing BETA software and then having
problems!

[NobodyMan]

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 06:43:05 -0700, "Ed"
> wrote:


>>-----Original Message-----
>>In ,
>>Ed > typed:
>>
>>> I recently installed the XP SP2 on my XP Pro...well,
>just
>>> about nothing works now...I can't do a system restore,
>I
>>> can't uninstall, I can't copy files from one file to
>>> another, I can't open most of the systems files,
>>> etc...etc...etc...What's even worse is that I can't
>>> access my XP Pro product identification number (PID) to
>>> get some online support going...anyone have any ideas?
>I
>>> tried reinstalling XP Pro but it says that I have a
>newer
>>> version of windows and it won't let me reinstall...I
>>> REALLY don't want to reformat the drive as I have files
>>> on there and I can't even burn CD's to get the files
>>> off...
>>
>>
>>You installed a test version of software. The reason
>it's a test
>>version and not a released version is that it still has
>problems.
>>It even comes with a warning not to install it on a
>production
>>system. Now you're surprised to find out you have
>problems?
>>
>>--
>>Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
>>Please reply to the newsgroup
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>Gee, thanks for the help. NO SH!T it's a test...I mearly
>asked a question...and NO, I wasn't surprised to find
>problems, this is a Microsoft product I'm asking about...

So you knowingly downloaded unfinished, not fully tested software that
is known to have bugs, then complain that it crashed your system.
When you installed SP2 on your system, you LOST technical support, so
the PID wouldn't work for you anyway.

Oh, BTW, I use multiple products and varying OS' at work on a daily
basis. I have problems with ALL of them. Don't blame MS for your
lack of foresight in installing BETA software and then having
problems!