frostiex

Hi all, I am trying to create a slipstream CD and was downloading the critical updates. I am wondering why are some updates check for genieun windows isntalls. I validated my installation and downloaded the update...but wondering why are only some of the updates are asking for it? and What would happen if you install it on a bootleg copy...just very curious as to why did MS done it like this?

I think that is just an outdated user SID for a user account that has been removed or deleted whith permissions that were assigned to that folder from before.

Is this problem soemthing thats known? because I have xps running SP2 with out that problem at all...

Hi all...I am exhausted of ideas....on staurday night I opened up my IE and my computer is frozen. I tried ending the IE process but that din't work. I rebooted my PC (hard boot) and ever since...it will freeze on the "windows is starting up..." screen. I installed no new hardware. I check the fans and everything in the case looks fine. Checked HW monitor. all fans and temp are normal. So I just thought maybe a HW driver was corrupted and toasted my system. So I just try to repair it with the windows CD. but that didn't go well...I got the "blue screen of death" on boot up. So I wiped it and reinstall...everything goes fine...after the install..I upgraded to SP2 from the SP2 CD I got from MS. but as soon as that is done....the PC would freeze again when I open IE (Later I noticed anything to do with explorer or IE will freeze it) and upon cold boot it will do the samething...stuck at the staup screen. PC seems to be fine if I do a regular install...but as soon as I updgrade to SP2 it will freez when I open IE. I tried installed all the critial updates first before installing the SP2 but still no go... I even tried upgrading my Bios to the latest version...but still the same thing.... I am exhausted and need help...any one have some suggestions? My PC setup: -Athalon XP 2500+ barton core -Soltek SL-75FRN2-L Mobo -1G Ram (2 x 512MD kingston) -Radeon 9500 (non pro) 128 MB (softmod to 9700) -2 x 80 GB Maxtor, 1 x 160GB Maxtor -pioneer DVR-108 Dvd writer -SB live. thanks in advance for any suggestions!!!