Re: XP SP 1 install problems
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Date: 06/23/04
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:10:50 -0700
Daemon Tools was the first thing that came to mind. I
did uninstall it, but it didnt fix the problem. I will
try the renaming suggestion next. Thanks
>-----Original Message-----
>John wrote:
>
>> I have been using a beta of SP2 for 4 months now. I
>> installed SP2 RC2 today, all kinds of problems so I
>> uninstalled it. Now SP1 install says
>> C:/windows/system32/drivers/atapi.exe is in use.
After
>> that I cant do anything else but exit. Anyone ever
run
>> into this?
>Hi
>
>This error message can be caused by virtual drives
software.
>
>If you are using any virtual drives, for example Daemon
Tools or
>Alcohol's virtual drive, then you must disable them, and
in the case
>of Daemon Tools uninstall the program.
>
>Alternatively, try to rename the file before (or while)
you
>install the service pack:
>
>When the installation complains about Atapi.sys and asks
you to
>"Retry" or "Cancel", simply go to
Windows/System32/Drivers and
>rename Atapi.sys to whatever. Then go back to the
installation
>and select "Retry" - the installation should then
complete.
>
>
>--
>torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn
Norway
>Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version
of
>the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/scriptcenter/d
efault.mspx
>.
>
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