There are a plethora of hardware and software issues that could be
causing this behavior. However I would slipstream the __correct__
copy of XP to SP2, then do a repair (in place upgrade).

Shumandu wrote:
> Thanks but followed every one of those tips even disconnected all
> periperals. I did not update BIOS but was told by manufacturer that
> it would not be neccessary. She still will not SP2 me.
>
>> =?Utf-8?B?U2h1bWFuZHU=?= wrote:
>>>
>>> Even though I'm still not convinced of the value, after much study
>>> and prep I decided to install SP2. I followed all suggestions for
>>> a successful install.
>>
>> XP2 is totally recommended over XP original.
>>
>> XP2 install tips:
>>
>> http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#1