SP2 won't install

[Brian Gregory [UK]]

XP SP2 won't install.

I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe

It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
complete"

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Brian Gregory (In the UK).

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[Andre Da Costa]

Its possibility that the downloaded XP SP2 is corrupted. I would also check
to see if any utility programs are running in background during setup XP
SP2. Disable any Antivirus programs, or firewalls before attempting
installation.

Andre Da Costa
"Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message
...
> XP SP2 won't install.
>
> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>
> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
> complete"
>
> --
>
> Brian Gregory (In the UK).
>
> To email me remove the letter vee.
>
>

[Brian Gregory [UK]]

"Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message

> XP SP2 won't install.
>
> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>
> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
> complete"

When I go to Windows Update I get Windows Update V5 rather than V4 even
though I haven't installed SP2 yet.

Also Windows Update does not offer SP2 as a download.

Is this normal??

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Brian Gregory (In the UK).

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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Brian,

The answer to both questions is yes. The new V5 Windows Update site is now
up for WindowsXP users, and SP2 is not yet on the update site (just a few
more days).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message
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> "Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message
>
>> XP SP2 won't install.
>>
>> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>>
>> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
>> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
>> complete"
>
> When I go to Windows Update I get Windows Update V5 rather than V4 even
> though I haven't installed SP2 yet.
>
> Also Windows Update does not offer SP2 as a download.
>
> Is this normal??
>
> --
>
> Brian Gregory (In the UK).
>
> To email me remove the letter vee.
>
>

[Brian Gregory [UK]]

"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message

> Hi Brian,
>
> The answer to both questions is yes. The new V5 Windows Update site
> is now up for WindowsXP users, and SP2 is not yet on the update site
> (just a few more days).

Thanks

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Brian Gregory (In the UK).

To email me remove the letter vee.

[Brian Gregory [UK]]

"Andre Da Costa" > wrote in message

> Its possibility that the downloaded XP SP2 is corrupted. I would also
> check to see if any utility programs are running in background during
> setup XP SP2. Disable any Antivirus programs, or firewalls before
> attempting installation.

Well I downloaded it again and the files match byte for byte.
:-(

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Brian Gregory (In the UK).

To email me remove the letter vee.

[Anonymous]

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:

> Hi Brian,
>
> The answer to both questions is yes. The new V5 Windows Update site is now
> up for WindowsXP users, and SP2 is not yet on the update site (just a few
> more days).
>

My computer still loads Windows Update version 4. Is it supposed to be
opening version 5?

[Rock]

Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

> XP SP2 won't install.
>
> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>
> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
> complete"
> Maybe something is corrupt with system restore. Have you tried turning
it off, rebooting, deleting the contents of the System Volume
Information folder, then turn it back on and reboot?

This is the only MS Knowledge Base Article that address not being able
to install. The error message doesn't match your situation but in case
it could be of help:

You receive an "Access is denied" error message when you try to install
Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;873148&Product=windowsxpsp2

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

It will migrate there on its own, the update site is randomly updating
users. Everyone will be migrated over in due time.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Anonymous" <"Please reply to newsgroup."> wrote in message
...
> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>> The answer to both questions is yes. The new V5 Windows Update site is
>> now up for WindowsXP users, and SP2 is not yet on the update site (just a
>> few more days).
>>
>
> My computer still loads Windows Update version 4. Is it supposed to be
> opening version 5?

[Bob]

Andre Da Costa wrote:
> Its possibility that the downloaded XP SP2 is corrupted. I would also check
> to see if any utility programs are running in background during setup XP
> SP2. Disable any Antivirus programs, or firewalls before attempting
> installation.
>
> Andre Da Costa
> "Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> XP SP2 won't install.
>>
>> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>>
>> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
>> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
>> complete"
>>
>> --
>>
>> Brian Gregory (In the UK).
>>
>> To email me remove the letter vee.
>>
>>
>
>

I was able to download SP2 with a firewall and anti-virus running. I
think there's another variable involved.

FWIW: I slipstreamed SP2 into XP to make installations a lot easier.

[R. McCarty]

To completely preclude any program/service interaction - boot to
Safe Mode and install SP2 from there.

<Bob> wrote in message ...
> Andre Da Costa wrote:
>> Its possibility that the downloaded XP SP2 is corrupted. I would also
>> check
>> to see if any utility programs are running in background during setup XP
>> SP2. Disable any Antivirus programs, or firewalls before attempting
>> installation.
>>
>> Andre Da Costa
>> "Brian Gregory [UK]" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> XP SP2 won't install.
>>>
>>> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>>>
>>> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
>>> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
>>> complete"
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Brian Gregory (In the UK).
>>>
>>> To email me remove the letter vee.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> I was able to download SP2 with a firewall and anti-virus running. I
> think there's another variable involved.
>
> FWIW: I slipstreamed SP2 into XP to make installations a lot easier.

[RichS]

I have the same problem and I believe it's because the system restore
function is not working correctly. If you try your system restore and
get this msg "System Restore is not able to protect your computer,
Please restart...." then that is the cause of your sp2 install
problem.
You have to repair or reinstall system restore...

Occasionally, System Restore files can become corrupted and the program
will stop working. Try reinstalling/repairing System Restore like this:


You can make system restore run with these steps:

1. Click Start->Run->Type "C:\windows\inf" (without the quotes)

2. Look for a file named: "SR.INF" and RIGHT click on it

3. Choose "Install".

Follow the prompts, Reboot and System Restore should be ready to use.




Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:
> *XP SP2 won't install.
>
> I'm using downloaded file WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>
> It gets to "Creating Restore Point" then it says "Unable to read or
> write to the database" and "Service pack 2 installation did not
> complete"
>
> --
>
> Brian Gregory (In the UK).
>
> To email me remove the letter vee. *



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[lanman1]

I have the exact same problem. None of these fixes has worked. Any
other suggestions?



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[xrfr8]

when i try and do the sp2 upgrade on my system, it stops at "checking
available disk space" and just sits there indefinately. i have tried in
safe mode also, same thing... any ideas? i am at a loss..



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