Problems installing SP2 - request advice

[pd123]

I tried to install SP2 for XP on my Dell. I got the cd today from Microsoft, I followed the checklist at http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm and of course, I closed everything before trying the install. I keep getting "Autorun program has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvience".
Why do I have this problem, is there a way around it? I explored the cd and every time I try to run SP2 and I try to go around the "autorun" I keep getting the same error I explained above. Thanks, I would appreciate help.

[InfiniteNothing]

I have that too. I gave up.

[PrObLy]

I had a similar problem, except it insisted my kernel wasn't good. I had BootXP installed, so I uninstalled that and then SP2 installed without a hitch. I have heard of other similar problems involving the SP2 on cd, I'm not sure what other problems could be causing it.

[mechmike0034]

Try installing it from Safe Mode... An added bonus is that it installs faster as well.

If that fails, do a repair install of XP, which preserves your original data and programs. Then run the XPSP2 disc.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm