Turn off Automatic Update... that should stop the reminders. If you don't
have a 'legal' copy of XP-pro or XP-home, SP2 won't install (Bill will let
you know!). If you've installed over win98, SP2 might not install (sometimes
yes, sometimes no). If you have virus problems/spyware/adware/fouled up
registry -- SP2 is likely not to install. Look for a registry cleaning
programme and use it; Make sure you're virus free (Google on Trend Micro).
You could try re-installing XP... it will save your old files and
programmes, and last but not least, don't install SP2 if you don't have to.
I can't think of anything it does better except that it's more annoying. If
your machine works fine without it; you run with the XP firewall engaged;
you use a reliable anti virus programme, then I would simply forget it.
Best,
jerome - va7vv
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Reid" <jimr.reid@verizon.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 2:28 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Service Pack 2 Won't Install (off topic!!)
Forgive this, another off a direct Ten Tec issue topic.
The update seems to be downloaded just fine.
But, I cannot get SP2 for XP to install! Gets about
as far as inspecting the "registry" then an error window
appears: "Can't read to or from the data base".....and
all stops. Another window shows up advising that SP2
was not installed, and all disappears. Only to have the
reminder window to come up later advising that updates
are available to be installed. This has been going on for
around a month now. I'd like to be rid of these continuing
reminders, or else get the silly update pack installed.
How/what do I do about the data base reading issue....
maybe just forget it, hi.
73, Jim W6KPI
On the Garden Island of Kauai
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