I can't download SP2 and I get error code 800F0900. I have tried everything I can but still no joy

Cannot download SP2.  I have sp1

The 0x800f0900 error code represents an error of parser internal XML (CBS_E_XML_PARSER_FAILURE).

Method 1: Run (Checksur.exe) system update readiness tool

Description of the update of the system for Windows Vista tool
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

Method 2: Close or disable any applications that may be running, restart the computer

Important These steps may increase your security risk. These steps may also make the computer or the network more vulnerable to attack from malicious users or malicious software such as viruses. We recommend the process that this article describes to enable programs to operate as they are designed for, or to implement specific program features. Before you make these changes, we recommend that you evaluate the risks that are associated with implementing this process in your particular environment. If you decide to implement this process, take additional measures to protect the system.

During installation, one of the most frequent causes of failure occurs when a third-party application holds open a file or locks a file that the service pack installer should use. For example, an application third-party antivirus or antispyware may cause this problem. To minimize this risk, follow these steps:

1.

Close all applications and restart your computer.

2.

Once your computer has restarted, disable any antivirus or any antispyware application that can load during the startup process. You can normally disable the notification area application. This area is located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen. To disable an application in the notification area, follow these steps:

one.

Right-click the icon of the third-party program.

b.

Click Close, disable, output or an equivalent term in the list of options. If these options are not available, you may open the application and then close or disable in the application.

3.

As soon as you close the antivirus or the antispyware software, try restarting the computer.

4.

After completing the installation of the service pack, enable the antivirus or the antispyware software that you disabled in the previous steps.

1. close all applications and restart your computer.
 
2. Once your computer has restarted, disable any antivirus or any antispyware application that can load during the startup process. You can normally disable the notification area application. This area is located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen. To disable an application in the notification area, follow these steps:
a. right-click on the icon of the third-party program.
 
b. click Close, Disable, output or an equivalent term in the list of options. If these options are not available, you may open the application and then close or disable in the application.
 
 
3. as soon as you close the antivirus or the antispyware software, try restarting the computer.
 
4. After completing the installation of the service pack, enable the antivirus or the antispyware software that you disabled in the previous steps.

Method 3: Install the stand-alone package for the service pack for Vista

Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-GB/help/105f7420-6f7f-4FE8-8698-2f40ca5f53711033.mspx (includes a link to download the SP2)

Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948465

1.

Close all applications and restart your computer.

2.

Once your computer has restarted, disable any antivirus or any antispyware application that can load during the startup process. You can normally disable the notification area application. This area is located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen. To disable an application in the notification area, follow these steps:

one.

Right-click the icon of the third-party program.

b.

Click Close, disable, output or an equivalent term in the list of options. If these options are not available, you may open the application and then close or disable in the application.

3.

As soon as you close the antivirus or the antispyware software, try restarting the computer.

4.

After completing the installation of the service pack, enable the antivirus or the antispyware software that you disabled in the previous steps.

1.

Close all applications and restart your computer.

2.

Once your computer has restarted, disable any antivirus or any antispyware application that can load during the startup process. You can normally disable the notification area application. This area is located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen. To disable an application in the notification area, follow these steps:

one.

Right-click the icon of the third-party program.

b.

Click Close, disable, output or an equivalent term in the list of options. If these options are not available, you may open the application and then close or disable in the application.

3.

As soon as you close the antivirus or the antispyware software, try restarting the computer.

4.

After completing the installation of the service pack, enable the antivirus or the antispyware software that you disabled in the previous steps.

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