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artdrivers
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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?
>
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?
>