can't uninstall xp sp2

[tigerman]

I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove and
under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is no
spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt. Can
I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
would be appreciated.

[Kelly]

Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove (make sure that Show Updates is enabled).

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"tigerman" > wrote in message
...
>I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
>and
> under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
> no
> spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
> Can
> I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
> can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
> would be appreciated.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

It seems the uninstall files were deleted.
This is often done to save space.
Without the uninstall files, SP-2 can not be uninstalled.

Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing the issues you have and
possibly someone may be able to help.

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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"tigerman" > wrote in message
...
>I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
>and
> under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
> no
> spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
> Can
> I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
> can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
> would be appreciated.

[Kelly]

Why a new thread, this one would work, just fine. :o)

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Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> It seems the uninstall files were deleted.
> This is often done to save space.
> Without the uninstall files, SP-2 can not be uninstalled.
>
> Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing the issues you have and
> possibly someone may be able to help.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "tigerman" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
>>and
>> under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
>> no
>> spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
>> Can
>> I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
>> can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
>> would be appreciated.
>
>

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Kelly;
Because the actual problem will probably not be related to current subject.
And an unrelated subject may cause some who otherwise could help to not see
the post.

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"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Why a new thread, this one would work, just fine. :o)
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> It seems the uninstall files were deleted.
>> This is often done to save space.
>> Without the uninstall files, SP-2 can not be uninstalled.
>>
>> Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing the issues you have and
>> possibly someone may be able to help.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

[Yves Leclerc]

OT: Why would you need to un-install SP2? What problems are you having
with SP2? We may be able to solve those problems?


"tigerman" > wrote in message
...
>I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
>and
> under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
> no
> spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
> Can
> I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
> can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
> would be appreciated.

[PaddyBob]

"tigerman" > wrote in message
...
>I would like to uninstall xp sp2 but it doesn't show up in my add/remove
>and
> under the $ntservicepackuninstall$ file in spuinst file folder, there is
> no
> spuinst.exe file only service pack 2.asms, spunist.inf and spunist.txt.
> Can
> I find this executable file anywhere or what other options are there. I
> can't do a restore point because it doesn't go back far enough. Any help
> would be appreciated.

Tigerman,

Did you install a slipstreamed version of Windows XP? (Windows XP with SP2
already built-in)
If so, then an un-install is not going to happen as you miss all the
un-install files...

Cheers,

Robert

[Kelly]

Ah, that almost had a sound of confusing. Don't do that to me, Mat! :o)))

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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Kelly;
> Because the actual problem will probably not be related to current
> subject.
> And an unrelated subject may cause some who otherwise could help to not
> see the post.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Why a new thread, this one would work, just fine. :o)
>>
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>>
>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> It seems the uninstall files were deleted.
>>> This is often done to save space.
>>> Without the uninstall files, SP-2 can not be uninstalled.
>>>
>>> Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing the issues you have and
>>> possibly someone may be able to help.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>