Slipstream

[Confused]

I have been reading the threads about the release of SP2 and have seen several references to slipstreaming. Since I plan on doing some changes later this year and may reload XP I am interested in how it is done.

I did a search on slipstream going back 6 months but didn't get any hits explaning how to do it.

Any instructions would be welcomed.
Chas

I run Nero 5.5 if that matters.

[Panama Red]

How's this?

http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsX...p2-bootcd.html

[glc]

Make sure your Nero is 5.5.9.0 or better, and you will need IsoBuster.

[ZeratulsAvenger]

You may want to also look into AutoStreamer. Looks easier then that other way... but I guess I kinda like to take the easy way out somtimes

[RayH]

It's fairly easy, even for a non-command line luddite like me. I'M NOT A GEEK is a bit easier to update the original CD files and SP2 download. He has a one step extract and update method.

Basically, you will work with three folders:

1) Folder 1: Copied original Windows XP CD files.

2) Folder 2: Downloaded SP 2 files

3) Folder 3: Extracted boot files from original Windows XP disk, using the free version of ISO BUSTER.

Simple command from "Run" will simultaneously extract the SP2 files from Folder 2 and update Folder 1. Where C is the drive of the Folders.

C:\Folder 2\sp2.exe -s:c\Folder 1\

You then burn the resulting Folder 1 with Nero, using Folder 3 for the source of the boot files. Windows-Help.Net is a bit clearer on how to use Nero for this.

It's much simpler to use "RUN" than the command prompt window. Also, I suggest naming the folders: Folder 1, Folder 2, and Folder 3. The instructions have all the folders with some WinXP name. It'll get your head spinning!

[Confused]

Thanks for replies. Just made it with Nero. Mine is 5.5.9.2
Chas

[Corky]

I've seen several posts recently on slipstreaming SP2 into XP. All reference Nero 5.5.9.0 or newer. Is Nero the only burning software that will work on slipstreaming? I had v5.5.9.1 until recently, but was having problems burning music and gave it to a friend. It just doesn't seem logical that only Nero will work. Anyone know? I'm piggybacking this question since it seems to fit with this thread. Thanks.

[RJ]

You can use any burning software that can create a bootable CD, it's just that Nero is what most people use and therefore most tutorials show how to do it with Nero.

RJ

[Corky]

Thanks, RJ. I'll download SP2 and give slipstreaming a try this evening.

[RayH]

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp1_cd.htm

Check the link on XP SP1 slipstream to see how to set up Roxio 5.

[Confused]

Originally Posted by ZeratulsAvenger You may want to also look into AutoStreamer. Looks easier then that other way... but I guess I kinda like to take the easy way out somtimes

This was easy and seemed to work. I need to get my test PC set up to see if it will load.

Thanks for the link.

Chas

[JTH]

I'm thinking of updating my Dell OEM XP CD (with SP1a build into it). Does slipstreaming SP2 work on OEM CD's like that one?

[RJ]

Is it a real Windows XP CD or just some kind of recovery CD. If it's a real XP CD, it should work. Just try it. SP2 will give you an information if it's not possible.

RJ

[JTH]

Hey RJ, how do you define "real"? It's capable of fully installing XP on a clean hard drive if that's what you mean. I'll probably give it a try when I get the time and see what happens.

[Corky]

From what I've seen on the Dell forum, it will work.

[RayH]

Some OEM Windows disks seem to have problems. Maybe Dell doesn't. Dell seems to be more to the street OEM version than most.

I reinstalled a friend's laptop with an HP OEM WXP disk. It behaved more like a Devleoper's Edition. It required no Product Key or Activation. I would assume that the disk is slightly altered as not to work in anything but with an HP mobo. This would satisfy the Microsoft requirements of only one installation.

[TwoRails]

Does slipstreaming work with pre-SP1 CDs?

[RJ]

Yes, because SP2 includes SP1 as well.

RJ

[shadow_man]

Here's a way to slipstream SP2 without the need for Nero or ISO buster.

Scroll down to Bootable Windows XP installation CD ROM

http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/

[TennBikeBerk]

What exactly IS slipstreaming?

[RJ]

What exactly IS slipstreaming?

Integration of SP2 into the WinXP CD. Details for this can be found in every link here

RJ

[diver203_98]

HERE is the one I found, and at the bottom of the page it gives a link for both Nero and EX CD creator. And this also gives you the directions for OEM as well.

[glc]

Dell OEM XP CD's are real CD's, not restore discs. It's just keyed to only work with a Dell bios.