Windows XP SP1 ERROR MESSAGES!

[CJLevinsk22]

I'm in need of help! I have a LEGIT copy of Windows XP Professional on my one computer. I have the OEM verision that came preinstalled on my other omputer. I've NEVER had a problem applying Updates before until now. I installed SP1 on my first computer without any problems at all. When I went to do it on my second computer, I ran into trouble.

After SP1 had downloaded from Windows Update and the installer had launched, I immediatley got an error saying: "Access Violation, Access is denied." It then dumped me right back to my desktop. Does anyone know why this could be. I'm using an Administrator account and I disabled my firewall and anti-virus software. Anyone know how I can fix this?

Any help offered will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

-Chris
CJLevinsk22@msn.com

[augie2]

You are only allowed to install XP on one computer only. I'm surprised that you didn't mention any activation problems for your second install.

[CJLevinsk22]

augie2-

Sorry, I worded my original post stupidly. My one computer is running the OEM version of Windows XP that came preinstalled. My other computer is running the Windows XP that I purchased in the store.

Now to get back on track, does anyone have any ideas about how I can install SP1?

[CJLevinsk22]

*bump*

[Necromatt]

try killing the registry entry for the activation key and re-entering it.