Re: Problem with SP2 upgrade

SamyP wrote:

I am running Windows XP Home Edition SP1. Yesterday, I got a message
(popup) which said that "Microsoft will stop support for SP1 from
10-October-2006" and prompted me to download/install SP2. Is this a
valid message or some spyware/adware. Unfortunately I followed the
link and it appears that SP2 has got installed, but my system is
completely messed up. Takes ages to start up and hangs randomly

I tried to repair using my XP SP1 CD but problem persists. I am now
getting another message prompting to go to www.regpro32.com.


It is correct that support for XP SP1 systems will end on that date. The
message prompting you to go to a malware site indicates that your
computer was not clean and therefore was not ready to have SP2
installed.

You can try uninstalling SP2 and cleaning up your machine, but a better
course of action might be for you to take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA). You know
your skill level best.

Here are links to help you uninstall SP2, clean up your computer,
prepare properly for SP2, and install it.

A. Malware removal

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

B. Troubleshooting/removing SP2

Troubleshooting SP2 for Windows XP - http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm
SP2 Support Center -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?&pr=windowsxpsp2
Tech support page for SP2 -
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&c1=509&gprid=6794&;
Remove SP2 w/Recovery Console -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350

C. Preparing for SP2

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2? -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2
Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist -
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
SP2 links to OEMs - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx
http://aumha.net - See SP2 forums
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#sp2 - Windows SP2 Information,
Guidelines and Troubleshooting
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#General

Malke
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