The Handle is Invalid - Installing winXP SP2

[tonioJ]

Before that, prior to running the WinXP SP2, the computer hangs and it says, "uxTheme.dll is missing". I had the problem fixed by copying a uxTheme.dll from another PC with WinXP SP1. Then this time I run the Win XP SP2 and after extraction of file process, and Error pops out saying "The Handle is Invalid". and the installation is cancelled right away.

Pls. Help. thank you for your replies in advance.

 

[Jazket]

Get youroriginal Windows XP Cd and copy the uxtheme.dll from the I386 folder.

Make sure you dont have any cd emulation tool installed, like Daemon Tools, or Alcohol, and make sure you installed every one of the custom updates before starting to start SP2.

re-install sp1 if required. If your Windows XP cd came with SP1, it will be easier, just copy the file from there.

Hope you fix it.
Regards, Jazket.