- Nov 2, 2000
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I attempted to install XP SP2 RC2 this evening on my test rig, and I received an error saying that ATAPI.SYS was in use by another program, kill that program then click "resume" etc.; I was unable to get around the error so I clicked Cancel and the SP install of course failed. Initially I suspected Daemon Tools may have been the culprit so I disabled it & rebooted - same error. I went into MSCONFIG and disabled all startup items except Norton AV 2003 - same error. I ran the Service Pack installer in safe mode - same error.
I checked the ATAPI.SYS file itself to make sure it isn't locked read-only, and sure enough it is not locked and all permissions are correct.
What gives? Any ideas? Has anyone else encountered this?
I checked the ATAPI.SYS file itself to make sure it isn't locked read-only, and sure enough it is not locked and all permissions are correct.
What gives? Any ideas? Has anyone else encountered this?