problem installing xp sp1

[vasilis]

i know that there have been a lot of topics concering the installation of sp1.

i would appreciate if anyone could help for the solution of the following problem.

during the installation, a msg box appears saying, "Failed to Install Catalog Files".

then the installation finishes.

my first thought, was a corrupt download. but in the verification process, no errors appeared.

i must say at this point that i have changed the key with a one that i believe is valid.

the pid goes like that: xxxx-646-xxxxxx-xxxx

any solutions?

thanks.

[Drewdatrip]

I would Slipstream Sp1..worked great for me!

If you dont know what slipstraming is, its integrating the SP1 upgrade into Xp, and burning a new copy, wich enables you to start fresh with Sp1.

If you would Like instructions on doing this visit the Guide Section here @MSFN!

=Drew

[vasilis]

thats a good idea. thanks.

but i would prefer a solution without re-installing xp.

if any.

[Drewdatrip]

WEll heres what you can try...delete the Sp1 you downloaded, and Download Sp1 from one of the links HERE make sure to put it inanother directory then the first. Then try to reinstall.....to me the error you got sounds as if a particular file is corrupt or damaged.

Good luck

=Drew

[gamehead200]

Hey! I just came across this post and was wondering how big the English file is? I downloaded it from the same link a couple of days b4 MS released it...Can someone tell be the correct size in MBs or Bytes if possible ?

[Drewdatrip]

133 MB (140,443,648 bytes)

=Drew