Re: SP1 OS repair after SP2

[Guest artdrivers]

Action: Trying to install Windows update

 

Result:Unable to install Windows Update after Repair install

 

Cause: DLL files were corrupted

 

Resolution: Registered the DLL files

regsvr32 softpub.dll

regsvr32 wintrust.dll

regsvr32 initpki.dll

regsvr32 dssenh.dll

regsvr32 rsaenh.dll

regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll

 

 

 

"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> Hello,

>

> I'd ask you to provide a bit of detail as to whether you have an immediate need to do a repair-install or use the Recovery Console.

> If it is not immediate --- meaning this system is running & usable--- I'd suggest you make (and have safely stored) a "slipstream CD".

> That can be used for repair or to run the Recovery Console.

>

> Providing you have a regular XP CD that has your XP ( as opposed to just having a "recovery CD" from a manufacturer or pc vendor), then you can "merge" your original XP with the latest service pack ( at this stardate, it is SP 2) into a *slipstream* CD.

>

> Here is one good reference

> Windows 2000/XP SP Slipstreaming by Daniel Petri

> http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htm

>

> The examples are for Win2000, as well as Win XP.

>

> No, you do not uninstall SP2 to do a repair.

>

> --

> Maurice N

> MS-MVP Windows (Shell / User), Aumha.net VSOP , DTS-L

> -----

>

> "Peg Leg Smith" wrote in message news:1441796B-4F07-4741-8388-55EE86E39642@microsoft.com...

> > On a computer running XP Pro SP1 that's been updated to SP2, can I run a

> > repair from the SP1 OS cd? Should I unistall SP2 before attempting the

> > repair? Or how about running the Recovery Console that was installed with the

> > original XP installation?

>