SP2 wont install EVER

[minkster]

For the past 4 months this installation has failed. How can I get it to install? I have all the latest critical updates installed, but it still fails. Any Ideas anyone? Thanks-minkster

[Jakob]

sp2 install will fail on blacklisted cdkey's afaik

[_Chrono_]

sp2 install will fail on blacklisted cdkey's afaik

hmmm normally when using a blacklisted key it doesnt give you a "failed" message... it says theres a problem with the cd-key... an to contact them...blablabla...about piracy

i may be wrong...my key is just fine :p

[smcd]

There is a hidden folder called WUTemp in the C:\ (or whatever drive is root), if i remember correctly, that contains the downloaded updates - try running the file from that directory instead of the windows update site. It could be corrupt or something. If so, delete it and redownload.

[minkster]

I didn't use any Cd-keys or whatnot since I bought this laptop that came with Windows Xp home installed with it (it even has the windows authentication seal thingy on it). I will try what sethmcdoogle stated and tell you what happens Thanks-minkster

[minkster]

I tried searching up the WUTemp folder and I couldn't find that it even existed, even under the hidden files that I searched I couldn't find the folder. I did find WUTemp in my D: drive. Still no luck

[smcd]

Don't know if this will help http://www.theeldergeek.com/sp1_no_a...autoupdate.htm just other things you might try.

[Doomulation]

You might also download the network installation of it as I did... or order an SP2 cd. That makes sure you have it downloaded at least... is it the download or install that fails?

[minkster]

It is the download that fails....like two seconds into the download it says it failed.

[Trotterwatch]

Go into the services.msc and ensure that Background Intelligent Transfer service is on. That may help.