Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 update stops halfway

WHen I update using the 266 Meg file, it stops installing at the point where
it says
"Checking for necessary space" while the Detailes says "Running processes
before install".

Does someone know how to fix this?

Thanks

Cloud <Cloud@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>WHen I update using the 266 Meg file, it stops installing at the point where
>it says
>"Checking for necessary space" while the Detailes says "Running processes
>before install".
>
>Does someone know how to fix this?
>
>Thanks

Service Pack 2 install preparation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

"Ron Martell" wrote:

> Cloud <Cloud@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >WHen I update using the 266 Meg file, it stops installing at the point where
> >it says
> >"Checking for necessary space" while the Detailes says "Running processes
> >before install".
> >
> >Does someone know how to fix this?
> >
> >Thanks
>
> Service Pack 2 install preparation:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> Syberfix Remote Computer Repair
>
> "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
> has never been in bed with a mosquito."
>

Ron,

I have been to this website before and did everything it says, does not fix
the problem.

I even did a Repair Windows XP.