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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge
problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
It's badwrc again. I found system restore and can't go back as far as my
initial install. My computer runs slow and starting up, the computer finds 'serious errors' that are from different device drivers, it crashes almost daily, etc. Is my system repairable or do I need to 'wipe the slate clean' ( reformat) and re-install all of my programs and files? "badwrc" wrote: Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 Uninstalled Still Having Problems
there is a way of uninstalling sp2 via the recovery console when you boot up
xp, you need to find an article on microsoft knowledge base about asr (automated system recovery) and that tells you what to type at the command prompt. this will restore the system to its state pre sp2, but keep all your new files. hope this helps, i'll have a look at work tomorrow for the files, as i have just had to do this on a customers machine, and all is running fine now, and we have not lost any files of emails created since SP2 was installed. this is all ok as long as you have not removed any %ntservicepackuninstall$ files from the windows folder (these are shown in blue writing and the folder picture is faded!). |
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Win XP2 SP2 Uninstalled Still Having Problems
there is a way of uninstalling sp2 via the recovery console when you boot up
xp, you need to find an article on microsoft knowledge base about asr (automated system recovery) and that tells you what to type at the command prompt. this will restore the system to its state pre sp2, but keep all your new files. hope this helps, i'll have a look at work tomorrow for the files, as i have just had to do this on a customers machine, and all is running fine now, and we have not lost any files of emails created since SP2 was installed. this is all ok as long as you have not removed any %ntservicepackuninstall$ files from the windows folder (these are shown in blue writing and the folder picture is faded!). |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
If you installed SP-2 and it since reinstalled, it is because you have
Automatic Update enabled and also accepted the EULA: Right click My Computer Click Properties Click Automatic Update tab Make selections as desired Also see this link if you want to leave Automatic Update enabled and not get SP-2: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx See the Service Pack Installation Checklist before installing SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
Thanks Jupiter, but sp-2 hasn't been re-installed. It still indicates sp1 as
my most recent upgrade and I still get popups from my systray to upgrade to sp2. I've now used system restore to go back as far as it will go and see what happens. So far it seems pretty good. Booting up gave me no dire messages (though I didn't get them every time) and it is much faster. Beyond that, I'll use the recovery console(after backing up my register). After that, I may have to reformat my hard drive, give the computer to my son and buy a mac. "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: If you installed SP-2 and it since reinstalled, it is because you have Automatic Update enabled and also accepted the EULA: Right click My Computer Click Properties Click Automatic Update tab Make selections as desired Also see this link if you want to leave Automatic Update enabled and not get SP-2: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx See the Service Pack Installation Checklist before installing SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 Uninstalled Still Having Problems
Unfortunately those files are gone apparently with my uninstall.
"RichardKilpin198201" wrote: there is a way of uninstalling sp2 via the recovery console when you boot up xp, you need to find an article on microsoft knowledge base about asr (automated system recovery) and that tells you what to type at the command prompt. this will restore the system to its state pre sp2, but keep all your new files. hope this helps, i'll have a look at work tomorrow for the files, as i have just had to do this on a customers machine, and all is running fine now, and we have not lost any files of emails created since SP2 was installed. this is all ok as long as you have not removed any %ntservicepackuninstall$ files from the windows folder (these are shown in blue writing and the folder picture is faded!). |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
I may be missing something.
Are you still having a problem? It all sounds OK, but you are mentioning reformat. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Thanks Jupiter, but sp-2 hasn't been re-installed. It still indicates sp1 as my most recent upgrade and I still get popups from my systray to upgrade to sp2. I've now used system restore to go back as far as it will go and see what happens. So far it seems pretty good. Booting up gave me no dire messages (though I didn't get them every time) and it is much faster. Beyond that, I'll use the recovery console(after backing up my register). After that, I may have to reformat my hard drive, give the computer to my son and buy a mac. "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: If you installed SP-2 and it since reinstalled, it is because you have Automatic Update enabled and also accepted the EULA: Right click My Computer Click Properties Click Automatic Update tab Make selections as desired Also see this link if you want to leave Automatic Update enabled and not get SP-2: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx See the Service Pack Installation Checklist before installing SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
No, I'm not having a problem-yet. I've been through this before and the
computer will still have problems. I just said that I had a couple of options if this present fix doesn't hold. Right now it's working fine and if it continues to be ok, I'll go through MS recommended install of SP2. Thank you for your assistance. "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: I may be missing something. Are you still having a problem? It all sounds OK, but you are mentioning reformat. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Thanks Jupiter, but sp-2 hasn't been re-installed. It still indicates sp1 as my most recent upgrade and I still get popups from my systray to upgrade to sp2. I've now used system restore to go back as far as it will go and see what happens. So far it seems pretty good. Booting up gave me no dire messages (though I didn't get them every time) and it is much faster. Beyond that, I'll use the recovery console(after backing up my register). After that, I may have to reformat my hard drive, give the computer to my son and buy a mac. "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: If you installed SP-2 and it since reinstalled, it is because you have Automatic Update enabled and also accepted the EULA: Right click My Computer Click Properties Click Automatic Update tab Make selections as desired Also see this link if you want to leave Automatic Update enabled and not get SP-2: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx See the Service Pack Installation Checklist before installing SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
As I said, there may be problems and this morning I'm having problems.
Programs either ran slow or didn't load and I had to cold reboot. On to the next step.... "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: I may be missing something. Are you still having a problem? It all sounds OK, but you are mentioning reformat. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Thanks Jupiter, but sp-2 hasn't been re-installed. It still indicates sp1 as my most recent upgrade and I still get popups from my systray to upgrade to sp2. I've now used system restore to go back as far as it will go and see what happens. So far it seems pretty good. Booting up gave me no dire messages (though I didn't get them every time) and it is much faster. Beyond that, I'll use the recovery console(after backing up my register). After that, I may have to reformat my hard drive, give the computer to my son and buy a mac. "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: If you installed SP-2 and it since reinstalled, it is because you have Automatic Update enabled and also accepted the EULA: Right click My Computer Click Properties Click Automatic Update tab Make selections as desired Also see this link if you want to leave Automatic Update enabled and not get SP-2: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2aumng.mspx See the Service Pack Installation Checklist before installing SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "badwrc" wrote in message ... Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
badwrc Wrote: Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? i would always doubt if you will be able to successfully de-grade your system from service pack 2 to service pack 1 once again. i would recommend a simple solution. 1. clear all your temporary downloaded files manually first 2. go for an windows xp sp2 update once again. 3. let it finish properly 4. reboot your system post your reply here once again. I do not think, if you can successfully migrate to sp1 again after installing sp2 -- krishnakanth ------------------------------------------------------------------------ krishnakanth's Profile: http://forums.tech-arena.com/member.php?userid=2480 View this thread: http://forums.tech-arena.com/showthread.php?t=15367 Tech-Arena - http://www.tech-arena.com |
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Win XP2 SP2 uninstalled still having problems
Windows update keeps history of everything you download. Also when you go to
system restore a calendar will come up the darker numbers are restore points. On the side of the calendar is the list of what you have added or deleted whenyou get to sp2 click on the one that says the day you added sp2. It should say something like restore to date before adding sp2. You shouldn't lose anything else. yYou should keep a back-up of anything you don't want to lose anyway. I had to do a complete restore on my pc after I deleted sp2 and then you lose everything unless you back it up.I think sp2 is too big & uses too much memory, but not really sure I just know it messed up my pc too. I hope this helps. Sandy "badwrc" wrote: Unfortunately, I installed SP2 before reading the caveats...After huge problems, I immediately uninstalled using install/uninstall programs and my computer ran better. I'm still having problems with my computer and just recently realized they go back to my install of SP2. I read where one user was directed to use system restore to go back to before the installation. How is this accomplished and what files, mail, etc. will it eliminate with it? Also, I don't remember the date of my install, so was the SP2 auto update sent out to every user at the same date, and what was that date? If not how can I find the date to go back? |
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