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Problem installing service packs..

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  • 24-06-2004 10:15pm
    #1
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    trying to install service pack 3 or 4 and keep getting this error..
    the file c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys is open or in use by another application
    close all other applications then click retry

    ain't got a clue what it is.. and can't install service packs.. and other programs refuse to install with out them..
    any idea's?


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    silverside
    Registered Users Posts: 1,372 ✭✭✭silverside


    if you told us what you were trying to apply the service pack to, we might be able to help :)

    (I'm guessing NT?)


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    jabberwock
    Registered Users Posts: 928 ✭✭✭jabberwock


    why NT, i would of guessed 2k but anyways quik gogle found this on computing.net but its for XP


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    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    sorry, yea its w2k


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    atapi.sys is the driver for standard CD-ROM drives.

    Have you any apps open that use the CD drivers? For example, have you got the nero system tray icon running?


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    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    Originally posted by jabberwock
    why NT, i would of guessed 2k but anyways quik gogle found this on computing.net but its for XP

    excellant,
    daemon was about the 3rd thing i downloaded and installed after the format cause i had saved a few iso's i wanted to install off saved on my drive
    thanks again for your help.


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    jabberwock
    Registered Users Posts: 928 ✭✭✭jabberwock


    no problem

    i do the same, install everything with Daemon tools with the iso's over my network.


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    #8
    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    Just another quick question..
    itsd firefox/mozilla related
    when i want to download files, I can't seem to "open the file with "
    box does be blank, so I have to download & save .exe's, can't seem to run them when i lcik on them..
    any ideaS?


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    Explosive_Cornflake
    Registered Users Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭Explosive_Cornflake


    Are you sure there are no extensions being applied to .exe files?


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    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    But what what program would I use to open use .exe in the browse selection?


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    Explosive_Cornflake
    Registered Users Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭Explosive_Cornflake


    Are the files downloaded to the hard disk, or is it before they d/l that your getting the problerms?
    Case 1: Find the file on the hard disk and rename it, making sure you have the "hide known extensions" box unticked. Thats in tolls/folder options/view.
    Case 2:
    Just mess around with the options for d/ls in firefox. Remove .exe from the 'open these filetypes' jobbie.

    Not exactly clear what i've said, Fire back more questions if that doesn't cover it.


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