i get "Access is denied" whenever i try to install XP SP2... i tried really hard to do this before and it didnt work so i put it aside and i just worked with all these problems in my comp and not being able to do things with my comps potential...
now i cant take it anymore its pulling my hair out and i need a fix for this thing!!! i came across yahoo answers and it helped me with some questions and if you guys can plz help me with this yahoo answers will reach a new level of respect from me...
please help me out here...
2007-01-04 08:03:15 · 6 answers · asked by thespeedofnight 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Microsoft will forward you a CD copy of Service Pack 2. Then log on as Administrator and install it directly from the CD.
That is the answer from this person in Washington, D.C.
2007-01-04 08:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
till now you attempt to acquire it get your gadget waiting. confirm you have 'Administrator' privileges on your profile. If no longer this would save you from downloading and setting up. Disable your reveal-saver, your anti-unsolicited mail, anti-virus, firewall and phishing detectors. visit all the icons on the decrease maximum appropriate corner of your taskbar and close something you do no longer desire working, like photograph classes, printer wizards, video/sound card settings icons and such. NOW visit homestead windows replace and get the gadget at Microsoft to envision your gadget for updates needed. it is going to inform you all you desire. De-choose all different than SP2 and relax and drink a soda and function a sandwich for this would take a little time, specifically in case you have dial-up provider. by skill of ways, in case you do, it would desire to be timing-out on you. if so, do away with the time-out till you're accomplished. meanwhile do no longer the rest besides the acquire-installation cycle. each and every little bit facilitates velocity it up, so go watch television or examine a e book and come back each and every 30minutes or so which you will desire to examine progression.
2016-10-30 00:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you aren't logged in as an administrator for your PC?
Or, you have a software firewall running (like Zone Alarm) which is preventing you from installing the service pack? Turn it off temporarily- but disconnect from the net if you have a cable connection and no hardware firewall (i.e., a router).
2007-01-04 08:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by Paoolah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you download sp2 from microsoft? If you are installing, make sure your log on id has administrator access. If not, you will get access denied.
2007-01-04 08:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by Grasshopper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your ID must be a member of the computer administrator's group AND you must not have a pirated or illegal copy of Windows XP or SP2.
2007-01-04 08:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You prbably do not have enuff memory to download the program. Delete stuff you don't WANT, OR DEFRAG. Only other thing would be to get a jump or (ram) MORE MEMORY ON A CARD Good Luck guy
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2007-01-04 08:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋