I’m trying to install Windows XP, Service Pack 2 on a computer. I tried to do this earlier, but the install did not finish and reverted to SP1. This computer was infected by Blaster and corrected (I believe). Now though, SP2 can’t even be downloaded (all ActiveX controls seem corrupted), Windows takes about 5 mintues to display the desktop when booted, and I can’t install any software. The computer has been scanned for rootkits (using F-Secure’s Blacklight), trojans (using Ewido), and viruses (using Norton’s). I’ve also personally cleaned the registry. Performing a clean-installation is not acceptable unfortunately because of programs installed that can’t be re-installed. Any suggestions to fix the computer? Thank you very much!
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Filed under: Windows Repair Software
I don’t know if you did so. but I would format the hard drive altogether, and start clean. First use XP start up disk. then load the windows using the CD you have.
Good luck to you.
Go to the microsoft web site and order the cd win sp2 for free.
They say it takes 4-6 weeks, I got mine within days.
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