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Can't fix SP2 files with SP1 CD
When trying to install a new Norton anti-virus (it failed to install) I was
informed that some system files had been replaced by unrecognizable versions and I needed to go to the XP CD to re-install the correct versions. When trying that I was told my SP1 system CD could not be used since the installed system version was newer than the CD. I assume this is because of the update to SP1. Also, all attempts at automatic security updates from Microsoft fail with code 80242FFF. My system is working okay right now but I figure I have a problem. I badly need to install Norton anti-virus and can't. How can I replace/install the correct files? Carl -- Good on you and thanks to all! |
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Hi / Bonjour *Carl* :
When trying to install a new Norton anti-virus (it failed to install) I was informed that some system files had been replaced by unrecognizable versions and I needed to go to the XP CD to re-install the correct versions. When trying that I was told my SP1 system CD could not be used since the installed system version was newer than the CD. I assume this is because of the update to SP1. Also, all attempts at automatic security updates from Microsoft fail with code 80242FFF. My system is working okay right now but I figure I have a problem. No it's not. I badly need to install Norton anti-virus and can't. How can I replace/install the correct files? Carl !? Obviously... When you "fix" W xp with the SP1 CD you reinstall old versions of the system files such as dll, ocx, an other stuff... You must reinstall the sp2 to correct this problem from the sp2 CD. For the future the best is to create a new W xp CD with the "Slipstream" procedure A W xp CD including the SP2...) http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm About Norton ... if you try to *reinstall* NAV you must first to uninstall that symantec stuff (no more comment on this...). NAV can't be completley uninstalled with Add and Suppress since the unistaller program of NAV can't do his job... There is an uninstaller program on the Symantec site. 1- update your W xp first 2- try to reinstall NAV if fail uninstall it with the symantec tool. Let us know. -- Claude LaFrenière [MVP] :-) «My Principal Design Was To Inform, Not To Amuse Thee.» Lemuel Gulliver, The Travels (IV:12) http://climenole.serendipia.net Soon on / Bientôt sur www.msmvps.com |
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Carl wrote:
When trying to install a new Norton anti-virus (it failed to install) I was informed that some system files had been replaced by unrecognizable versions and I needed to go to the XP CD to re-install the correct versions. When trying that I was told my SP1 system CD could not be used since the installed system version was newer than the CD. I assume this is because of the update to SP1. Also, all attempts at automatic security updates from Microsoft fail with code 80242FFF. My system is working okay right now but I figure I have a problem. I badly need to install Norton anti-virus and can't. How can I replace/install the correct files? Carl Change the source path for the system file checker and run it,Step#2 at this link. http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html Error 80242FFF. http://sniptools.com/vault/getting-e...dowsupdate.htm -- Mike Pawlak |
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Great, simple discussion. Thanks for helping me learn.
Carl -- Good on you and thanks to all! "MAP" wrote: Carl wrote: When trying to install a new Norton anti-virus (it failed to install) I was informed that some system files had been replaced by unrecognizable versions and I needed to go to the XP CD to re-install the correct versions. When trying that I was told my SP1 system CD could not be used since the installed system version was newer than the CD. I assume this is because of the update to SP1. Also, all attempts at automatic security updates from Microsoft fail with code 80242FFF. My system is working okay right now but I figure I have a problem. I badly need to install Norton anti-virus and can't. How can I replace/install the correct files? Carl Change the source path for the system file checker and run it,Step#2 at this link. http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html Error 80242FFF. http://sniptools.com/vault/getting-e...dowsupdate.htm -- Mike Pawlak |
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