Can't install SP2 on Dell Inspiron 9400 Windows XP Pro...

Question

I have a copy of Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 1. I just formated my laptop and installed the os. Now whenever I try to install SP2, the update.exe gets stuck at 50% (Dual Core) and it won't respond.
I noticed that this happens when the thing says "Checking product key", but this is an original cd on a Dell computer, I don't see the problem.

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Can someone help me out here?

jmwills · Answer

What is SP1 doing on a Dual Core machine?  Most of the problems regarding upgrades to SP2 are related to existing spyware.  You might be better off slipstreaming the update.

AluminumHaste · Answer

Umm dude, the XP Pro cd that came with the Dell has SP1 on it already. Anyways I fixed the problem, I found this; http://forums.pcpitstop.com/lofiversion/index.php/t123361.html

Doing what the guy said allowed me install SP2.

jmwills · Answer

I didn't think that Dual Core machines had been out that long....EXCUSE ME!!

AluminumHaste · Answer

LOL Core 2 is out now, replacing the Core 1 architecture.
Core Duo T2400 1833 MHz 2048 January 5, 2006.
Sorry if I offended you by my tone but how can you be a platinum member and not know anything about the core 1's when the core 2' just came out for laptops which you can get now.

BTW thanks for your help. :)

jmwills · Answer

I am familiar with with the products I work with on an everyday basis, so pardon me if I can not afford to buy the latest technology as soon as it hits the street.  I guess I am more surprised that people are still running SP1 especially since SP2 has been out three years.   Care to discuss running a domain in a virtual enviroment?  BTW, I have an E1705 that will be here most any day now so maybe I will finally begin to earn the Platinum status.

jmwills · Answer

I'm just not into processors, not my thing.  Yes I got the nVidia card wtiht 256 of dedicated RAM.  I just hope this thing can hold up to harsh environments.

AluminumHaste · Answer

No thanks, I'm not into networking. :)
Also the core duo's have been out for almost a year now. I read on the internet and tech websites all the time so maybe I'm just ahead of the tech curve.
The CD I got from Dell came with SP1 slipstreamed onto the CD. I didn't want to bother slipstreaming SP2 into the Dell cd when I can just download SP2 and install it, and I already had SP2 downloaded onto a cd so I was ready to go.

And congrats on the purchase, if you got the 7900 GTX Go than that is an awesome purchase. If not, it's still a good laptop. :)

Bay Wolf · Answer

I just ordered an E1705 yesterday.  I can't wait to get it.  It's time for me to give this I8600 to my wife.  She has been using a I8000 PIII 750MHz computer for a while now.   Maybe I will give that one to the kids.

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