Windows XP SP2 Slipstream Problem

[Jaxbot]

(sorry if this is the wrong forum)

Hi. I'm having issues with slipstreaming my windows xp disc.
But first off: Yes, I own a 100% legit windows xp professional disc.
The only problem is it's sp1 and I want to install sp2 right off the bat.

So I followed the instructions here:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...slipstream.asp

and I burnt a ISO to test on Microsoft VPC. It worked flawlessly.

But now, when I burn it to a disc, and try to install it, it doesn't reconize it as a system disc (unbootable), and I've tried two machines.

I've wasted two discs so far, and I'm not sure what the problem is... the only thing I *think* might be a problem is the label might not be 100% the same as the orginal disc, but otherwise, I'm clueless.

I do have the boot sectors set to 4, and all that other stuff, so I dunno what to do.

Any help would be appricated. thx

[codered6651]

Are you using Nero or ISO Buster to burn your disc. I have found that using a burning device called CD Burner XP works flawlessly for burning ISO's. Just my opinion and experience. You can download it from here http://www.cdburnerxp.se/. I would also follow these instructions http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm which seems to be much easier than the one you're using, again just my experience.

Good Luck!!!

[Jaxbot]

I'm using Nero burning rom, though it's a trial. Maybe that might cause a problem? Don't really think so though...

I double checked my steps with that site and a few others, cant find a obvious problem yet...

[shadowpr]

For burning images: www.imgburn.com

[rjfvillarosa]

Originally Posted by Jaxbot I'm using Nero burning rom, though it's a trial. Maybe that might cause a problem? Don't really think so though

Somebody else maybe able to confirm this, but I thought the Nero trial versions wouldn't burn an ISO. I have Nero 8 and I am sure during the installation it told me it couldn't burn ISO's during the trial period, if I remember correctly it installs as a trial version until you input the registration key.

[Jaxbot]

No, it's completely unlimited (Nero 9) until the trial period is over.

BTW, is it worth it to buy Nero? Or are there better, free, alternatives?

[rjfvillarosa]

Personally I think there are just as good (and not intrusively phoning home) free app's out there.
I only use Nero because it is required by another application I use.

[Panama Red]

Forget the burning iso's and all the other work. Do it fast and easy with Autostreamer.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/S...streamer.shtml

I used it to create my XP SP3 disks and it works slick.