Cannot Install Service Pack 2 Adminpak on Computer That Runs Windows 2000 Service Pack 1

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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Adminpak (support tools) on a computer that already has Windows 2000 Service Pack 1, the Adminpak installation may not complete successfully.

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CAUSE

This issue occurs because, by design, the support tools from a later service pack are not to be installed on an earlier version of the operating system.

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MORE INFORMATION

Beginning with Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the level of the Support Tools (Adminpak) must match the level of the service pack that is installed on the computer.

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