Unable to Install Win Vista SP2

R

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I have Windows HP with Vista Sp1 installed on my Black Viper tweaked pc and am very satisfied with its performance ; however I wish to install Win Vista SP2 and have run into major roadblocks . I have read through many suggestions on this topic but still no joy after a month or more of trying . Initially , the download would start , then stop after 99% was installed and revert back . Now when trying to install , I get a message that SP1 is not installed and I must install it first . SP1 is installed but I tried to reinstall it to no avail . When trying to reinstall SP1 I get a message that SP1 is already installed , then the reinstallation stops . !! Yet , my attempts to install SP2 tell me I must first install SP1 . I have tried the SFC / SCANNOW and chkdsk /r repairs to no avail . I have also tried repairing my system with the Microsoft OEM HP installation disk but the repair does not address my issues . I do not wish to reinstall Vista from scratch since my system is working very nicely except for this glitch . I am chasing my tail and need some help with this problem . Thank you .
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Aleinware Area-51
    CPU
    core 2 extreme x9000 2.8 Ghz
    Memory
    4 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    (2) Nvidia 8800m GTX in Sli
    Sound Card
    Onboard RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    42" JVC LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p 32 bit
    Hard Drives
    (2) seagate 7200rpm in RAID 0
    (1) maxtor external 1 terabyte firewire
    Case
    laptop
    Keyboard
    a really spiffy backlit one that i can change color ;>)
    Mouse
    logitech Anywhere Mouse and built-in touchpad
    Internet Speed
    Cable
Thank you Flavius & kword88 ; I tried your sugestions most of the day and still no success . I backed off when vLite wanted to reinstall since I did not want to lose my current programs and configuration . I wrote to Microsoft and await their reply . Thanks again for your advice . I'll keep you posted.
 

My Computer

System One

i would call. (but, thats just me i guess)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Aleinware Area-51
    CPU
    core 2 extreme x9000 2.8 Ghz
    Memory
    4 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    (2) Nvidia 8800m GTX in Sli
    Sound Card
    Onboard RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    42" JVC LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p 32 bit
    Hard Drives
    (2) seagate 7200rpm in RAID 0
    (1) maxtor external 1 terabyte firewire
    Case
    laptop
    Keyboard
    a really spiffy backlit one that i can change color ;>)
    Mouse
    logitech Anywhere Mouse and built-in touchpad
    Internet Speed
    Cable
This morning I received a very detailed response from Microsoft which totally mind boggled me with their superb , pleasant support . The apparent cure for my problem is tedious and I responded by asking if installing Windows 7 , which I have prepurchased will cure my difficulties . I'll keep you posted .
 

My Computer

System One

Thanks for the update.

It would be great if you could post the solution MS emailed you.
Very useful for others with a similar problem.

Thanks
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
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