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by fernandesanil

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hi there,
i want to install win xp pro sp2 genuine, since i have a windows xp sp2(not genuine) it installs good and works as well. when i try to install genuine it stucks at windows loading bar after initial installation, it doesnt go to windows installtion page. Any solution please

thanks
Anil

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by thumbsup2

It's very possible that what you bought isn't SP2.

Have you tried to activate what you already have? Starting that activation process should eventually give you a place to input your new key code. You don't necessarily need to reinstall to become genuine.

by thechas

Are you sure that the bootleg copy is truly XP SP2?

There is a known issue with SP2 and Intel Prescott series Pentium 4 CPUs. The symptoms are just as you describe. Check out this thread.

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=7447

There was a patch you could apply to SP1 and then install SP2. Or, you can try disabling the cache in BIOS settings.

Chas

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