Windows xp service pack 2

never wrong · 02-08-2006, 09:52

I installed service pack 2 and my pc when left alone for ten minutes or so turns its self off and when I turn it back on in says on the screen just recovered from serious error. I removed sp2 and the problem stopped after a couple of days reinstalled sp2 and the problem returned any help anybody

venger · 02-08-2006, 10:08

Try a different copy perhaps ?

Banjo Griner · 02-08-2006, 10:13

Have you got automatic updates on?

never wrong · 02-08-2006, 10:19

question one. its downloaded from microsoft.com
question two. yes

FORE · 02-08-2006, 11:01

I tried accepting these updates a few months ago.

Everything went pear shaped and it was a struggle to return to my internet accounts etc. I've since avoided like the plague!

venger · 02-08-2006, 11:12

Also had trouble with online updates in the past, rarely bother now.

I used SP2 off a seperate disc and no problems.

probedb · 02-08-2006, 11:43

Never had a problem with SP2. I'd make sure all your drivers and programs that run on startup are all up-to-date as anyone could be causing you blue screens.

Ann* · 02-08-2006, 12:27

I was recommended, by the IT bod in our office, to download SP2 from here, and save it on to a separate disk for future use, if necessary.

The download is nearly three times the size of the Windows Update version, so may take a while to download.

Banjo Griner · 02-08-2006, 12:32

It could be a driver issue as suggested earlier - have you updated your motherboard drivers in the last year? Also you may benefit from a BIOS update if not already done so. It might also be worth opening up your case and checking all components, especially memory, are firmly in place. Give it a quick once-over for dust, too.

By the way, no-one's mentioned, virus, spyware scans etc - do a comprehensive one, and defrag your drive.

simondjuk · 02-08-2006, 12:54

I had a similar problem but now ive got a new PC.

I had auto updates on and it got to 75% on SP2 and everything stopped. Re-booted fine, but as to getting online, it didnt want to know. Ended up doing a system revoery in the end as it didnt want to know about system restore neither.

Savannah2 · 02-08-2006, 15:11

If you have the original XP disk you are better off slipstreaming SP2

never wrong · 02-08-2006, 19:14

thanks to all will post the results at a later date