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How to Remove Windows XP SP2 You can use any one of the following methods to remove Microsoft Windows XP SP2 from your computer: · Use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel · Use the hidden $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder · Use the System Restore process · Use Recovery Console Important: We recommend that you use the following methods in the order that they are listed. Use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel 1. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl in the Open box, and then click OK. 2. Click to select the Show Updates check box. 3. Click Windows XP Service Pack 2, and then click Remove. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP2. Use the hidden $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder 1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe in the Open box, and then click OK. 2. When the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Removal Wizard starts, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP2. Use the System Restore process 1. Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe in the Open box, and then click OK. 2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next. 3. Click the date that you installed Windows XP SP2, and then click Installed Window XP Service Pack 2 in the Restore Point box. 4. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP2. Use Recovery Console If you cannot successfully remove Windows XP SP2 by using one of the previous methods, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into your floppy disk drive or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. When you receive the following message, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD: Press any key to boot from CD Note: Your computer must be configured to start from the CD drive or DVD drive. For more information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD drive or DVD drive, see the documentation that came with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. 2. When you receive the following message, press R to start the Recovery Console: Welcome to Setup 3. Select your Windows XP installation. This installation is typically C:\Windows. 4. If you are prompted to type an administrator password, do so. If you do not have an administrator password, press ENTER. 5. At the command prompt, type cd $ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst and then press ENTER. 6. Warning After you complete this step, you cannot stop the removal process. At the command prompt, type batch spuninst.txt, and then press ENTER. 7. After the removal finishes, type exit, and then press ENTER. 8. Restart your computer. Important: When your computer restarts, Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe) does not run, and you must follow these steps: 1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to start Task Manager. 2. Click the Applications tab, and then click New Task. 3. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK. 4. Locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcSs 5. Right-click ObjectName, click Modify, and then type LocalSystem in the Value String box. 6. Restart your computer |
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