"Ross Mistry" <RossMistry@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:207B7270-319B-4DF6-AE47-AAD279C254E6@xxxxxx
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>
> I decided to install SP2 for Vista. The installation failed when it
> reached
> 65 percent on step 3. Eventually the install crashed, and on boot up
> indicated that the SP was going to be reverted back. Now when my machine
> starts it is prompting me that Windows must be reinstalled to active -
> insert
> the Windows installation DVD into your computer to begin the
> reinstallation
> process. I am currently on vacation and do not have access to my media.
> What is the work around here?
Why would you risk installing a beta version of SP2 on Vista when you are
away on vacation and do not have access to your media?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../dd300591.aspx
You could try a system restore but no guarantees that'll work.
You may have to wait until you get home to undo the damage done.
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