Installing SP2 Problems

Hello guys, I'm having major headaches installing the SP2 update onto my XP machine. The update has been downloaded correctly. Each time I try to install the update I get an error message that says that my unique Windows key could not be verified and the update could not be finished. I then cancel the update, but a reminder screen pops up every so often reminding me that I have updates ready to be installed. I have two questions. Why is the error message appearing? And secondly, how can I completely cancel the install so that the 'new downloads ready to be installed' does not pop up every ten minutes?

Thanks guys

shane

 

shane,

The first thing I would recommend is to 'validate' your WindowsXP installation. Go here: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx and follow the instructions. Some Windows 'keys' can trigger this kind of problem. Post back with the results. HTH

B