With regards to your windows update problem i recommend you read this post from our front page SP2 Pop-Up Blocker May Block Windows Update and follow the instructions.
Your MSN/Hotmail problems may be caused by a spyware/adware hijack. I suggest you read Egghead's Spyware removal thread
Last edited by Reverend; September 6th, 2004 at 21:00 PM.
I don't think that it is either one. While trying to fix it, I tured off the pop-up blocker. Just for fun I tried following his instructions and turned it back on and added the page to exception list. No change. I get a blank white window.
As for spy-wear. I run updated spy-bot search and destroy every day. I re-ran it just for fun. No changes
My Ati Catalyst control center will not open either.
Last edited by HeathPeine; September 6th, 2004 at 21:32 PM.
Have you tried uninstalling SP2 via Add/Remove and reverting back to SP1 ??
Then reinstall SP2.
Nope. I didn't realize you could through add/remove lol. I'll try that next.
Forgot to mention,only via Add/Remove if you chose the archive option when you installed it.Originally Posted by HeathPeine
Alternatively you could try reinstalling SP2 over the top of the current one.Just run the setup again.
Ok, I uninstalled sp2, but is there anyway to re-install it when you can't get to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ ?
I've been looking and I think my only option is to wait 4-6 weeks through the mail.
Last edited by HeathPeine; September 6th, 2004 at 22:57 PM.
I always recommend users download the full network install version.It is bigger,(266 MB),but you can back it up to CD and use it in the future if you ever have to format.Saves going to windows update each time you format.Well worth the download time.
Get the Network Install here Windows XP Service Pack 2
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