xp computer wont boot from CD

[dnormtech]

hp pavilion, xp sp1, want to install sp2 or sp3... the computer will sometimes boot 'ebcd' disc (linux), but usually it boots the windows install on the HD. CD is listed as boot device before HD, but it will not boot from the 'bootable' WinXP sp2' CD that I used successfully on another computer only a week ago... help...

dnormtech

 

[dnormtech]

i am used to seeing, during boot, a black screen with text asking whether i want to boot from CD... i dont see that...

dnormtech

 

[scout_03]

if you try to use pirated sofware we could not help you forum rules .

 

[dnormtech]

not pirated software...

d.

 

[scout_03]

this same for sp 3 http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=28

 

[dnormtech]

thanks guys... i found installation files for sp2 and sp3... thing is, the install of sp2 appeared to 'complete', and then while 'finishing' it seemed to fail, sending a report to MS, and referring me to PCTools, which is no longer supported. (?) But this morning, I found that AIDA reported sp2 was installed yesterday, and then i checked 'system' and found it reports sp2 as well.
i am now trying to install sp3 to see if it succeeds as well...

regards... dnormtech

 

[scout_03]

dont forget you also need to install the net framework .

 

[dnormtech]

installation of sp3 worked without any problem, and installed all available updates, except for the ie updates, cuz i dont use ie...

thanks guys... regards... dnorm

 

[scout_03]

your welcome .