Problems installing updates for xp service pack 2

I am not able to install xp sp2 on my computer. I have xp home edition, version 5.1 and is running xp sp1.  After the update download I get an error message saying it could not read the files (or something like that), I tried to run the update from windows update and the site Ms... or install it. I also followed the instructions on the tech support site where he suggested I had a few missing files... did and does still not can not... someone please help me... I really need this patch because I can not download any current software without the sp2 of xp... Thank you!

You need to start from the square.

Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a local network (i.e. other computers) and before using a USB or SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formattedotherwise:

4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
     http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

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HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched after a clean install (if the new facility leaves Windows XP Gold, you can skip SP1).
http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched after a clean install (if the new facility leaves you with WinXP SP1, you can skip the SP2)
http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the appropriate removal tool before installing updates, Service Packs Windows or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

Norton Removal Tool: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

McAfee Consumer products removal tool: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

NOTE: do NOT connect the computer to the internet until you got installed SP3 and make sure that the Windows Firewall is enabled! Use another computer to download the appropriate removal tool as well as programs for Service Packs of Windows XP installation, you will need.

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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