Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130) install probl

In order to install Service Pack 2, the Windows automatic update system
requires that I install Genuine Advantage Validation Tool. When I try to
install it I get errors and I can't install any other updates to Windows XP.
I've tried to download SP2 and install it manually. Then I get the error that
sp2 is required to install sp2. What do I do now?

1. Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from

1. Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from
Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows
XP installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.

2. And/or follow the instructions in this post:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/8ff0889f503787af
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