making SP2 CD

[digitalfreedom64]

I have a Windows XP SP1 cd. Is there a way I can add SP2 to be installed during windows installation instead of having to upgrade to sp2 after installing windows.
One more question, can I add extra programs to the cd like firefox so they'll be installed when I install windows.

[Panama Red]

Here's an easy to understand How to: Slipstreaming XP SP2.

http://brians-pc.pcfire.net:81/slipstream_sp2.htm

[digitalfreedom64]

Thanks PR, you've been so helpful on my past couple of threads. Any comments on that secound question?

[Panama Red]

No idea on the other question. Since it's a separate program and not part of XP, I'd think it has to be installed by itself.

[digitalfreedom64]

I was just wondering, I think i've seen that question come up before. I can't remember what thread it was in though. Someone mentioned something about adding the file and modifying a file on the cd to include it in the install. I think it was a .INF file not sure though. It was someone wanting to get rid of IE, we told him that he couldn't do a way with it completely but he still wanted to know how to ad firefox in on windows install.

[bozo]

It definetly can be done...I did some extensive reading on slipstreaming a couple of months ago, and one of the post, a guy had created one with XP,SP2, and all of his programs. I can't remember the program I was experimenting with, but it also had a way to shrink down some of the un-needed stuff out of XP (like other language support)

Ah I found this posted elseware:

Originally Posted by RJ Then nlite would be what you want. RJ

[digitalfreedom64]

Thanks bozo, i'll check it out.

[PCservices]

Hey, I am happy that you like my www site! I created http://brians-pc.pcfire.net to help new users with SP2, etc. Enjoy! :-)

Brian
http://brians-pc.pcfire.net

[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by PCservices Hey, I am happy that you like my www site! I created http://brians-pc.pcfire.net to help new users with SP2, etc. Enjoy! :-) Brian http://brians-pc.pcfire.net

That site was a great help. I've been thinking about asking how to slipstream xp for a while now.l finallly ot around to it.

[autotran]

Another easier Freeware way to SlipStream http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4444.html Dave

[RayH]

The SP2 slipstream will be pretty much full. To try to slipsteam FireFox may be more trouble than it's worth.

[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by RayH The SP2 slipstream will be pretty much full. To try to slipsteam FireFox may be more trouble than it's worth.

I don't think the multi language support in XP is needed is it, one of those programs that i was told about gives the option to remove it, that would free up around 40 to 50 megs of space. Besides I just wanted to know if it was possible to slipstream firefox and how, just curious.

[pillainp]

crashoverride,
Regarding your second question, you might want to visit this page and see if it helps you any:
MSFN's Unattended XP CD.

Hope that helps,

NPP

[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by pillainp crashoverride, Regarding your second question, you might want to visit this page and see if it helps you any: MSFN's Unattended XP CD. Hope that helps, NPP

Thanks, That's exactly the kind of thing i've been looking for. Thanks for the help everyone.

[pillainp]

You're welcome.

Glad to be of help.

NPP