Slipstreaming Windows XP SP1

[L3thal Veteran]

Though my retail XP CD contains SP1, I am looking forward to slipstreaming SP2 into a CD :D

[Ivand]

When I copy my cd content to the harddisk, the file Z:\VALUEADD\MSFT\USMT\ANSI\USMTDEF.INF always failes to be copied. I also can't open open it.

Anyone else got this problem. I made a *.nrg image of my xp cd, the tried to copy the file from the image with alcohol120%...same error again.

So what's the deal with this file. Do I need it necessarily for the setup or for Windows in general?

Maybe your cd is wrong???

and Neobond thanks for the guide, i think i will make a cd today :D

[Ryan V]

Thanks for the guide Neobound, going to make a new cd based on your guide. And since were talking about the XP CD, does anyone know where the cursor files are located in the i386 folder? Want to replace them with some custom ones from here :).

[Seth]

Neobond, one little problem:

and type the following: F:xpsp1.exe -s:F:CD

looks like your blog software strips out backslashes ;)

[animoco]

Thanks for the guide NeoBond .. is really good ...

I have a question ... is the same thing to SP2? I mean ... instead "integrating" SP1 file, change it for SP2 .. and continue with the same procedure? If it isnt the same ... why? what changes?

And another question, if I integrate for example the sasser patch in the same way ... Will be installed the patch with windows xp?

Thanks a lot for your time =)

[PCKing]

Where would you put drivers on the XP cd so that when it copies over I wont have to install any drivers...

[pdoconnell]

But great guide, where did you aquire the xpboot.bin file?

Yeah, I'd like to know where you get the .bin file too, the guide seemed...lacking on that subject...although I'll only need to know once the SP2 version of the guide comes out after SP2 RTM.

[Powerless]

Yeah, I'd like to know where you get the .bin file too, the guide seemed...lacking on that subject...although I'll only need to know once the SP2 version of the guide comes out after SP2 RTM.

Ummm oh yeah I found out, well the one i have is called Microsoft Corporation.img taken directly from the XP CD.

I've used it with XP SP2 and it works fine.

To get the Microsoft Corporation.img file i used iso buster

[Adelon]

god dammit i cant seem to get the rigth sp1 file :/ could any one give me a link to a dutch sp1?

[danny62381]

For some reason I can't copy the I386 folder from my CD to my drive,...can someone give me some advice

[Powerless]

Disable your AV.

[Phemo]

Just thought I'd add that there's a a really, really easy way to do a slipstream cd. All you need to do is use a program called nLite, search for it on Google. It's a tiny app and all you have to do is copy the windows CD to a folder on your HD, run nLite, point it to the folder and you can integrate an SP at the click of a single button. Give it a shot :)

[pdoconnell]

Quick question, if you do the $OEM$ thing, if you put a shortcut in the folder to, say, the I386 folder on the CD, will it copy the shortcut or will it copy the target, the actual folder. If this doesn't work, is there any way to make it?

[Finsta]

It'll just copy the shortcut. Shortcuts are also files, .lnk ones. the $OEM$ folder has to be at the root of the cd.

[Flexhoy]

That was a very informative guide. Good work and I know that it will really help if you have to install Windows Xp on more than one machine. Keep up the good work :D

[Gary_Player]

Now if someone could make a guide to make on in OSX I'd be REALLY happy ;) toast is great but it doesnt have all the fun options that Nero does :(

[Bizkit]

Haha. For some reason, that makes me laugh. I guide for Mac in which to burn a Windows CD. The world is a strange place.

[Rablet]

If I want to do this with Windows 2000, is it exactly the same but with other bootfiles? And in that case, where can I find those bootfiles :)

[Kane]

hey, you guys should try nlite. it lets you slipstream any new service pack into an already winxp disc.

it also lets you cut out the crappy components chucked in with windows. Such as win messenger, win mediaplayer

even disk cleaner, games like solitare. heck a ****load of things. this program is a godsend. my winxp pro sp1 only now

weights about 260mb! this prog makes installtion easy and lets you set it up with no crap like putting in keys.

it's like slipstreaming xp, except you dont do the bull****. Enjoy guys, this program is called nlite. it was actually

found by a member here at neowin. the members name is dr.popsicle.

http://n u h i . m s f n . org/files/nlite-0.97bi.exe

[+longgonebn Subscriber²]

sounds good, can u give a good link please?

[Powerless]

I want to use nlite as well but the installer disppears :-(

[Taliseian]

Been reading thru the thread and saw that a number of people are asking about having apps install at the same time Windows does......it is possible, but its an involved process.

<< removed >> has put together a very detailed guide about building an Unattended XP Install. The CD or DVD that is built during this process not only installs XP but just about any app you wish at the same time.

<< removed >> - Don't bypass the spam filter

Hope this helps........

T

Edited August 7, 2004 by gameguy

[liar2]

I have a very n00bish question. Where do I download windows XP sp1 to put on the cd? I imagine that I need the full 30 meg file. But all I can find is the express installation. Can someone point me in the right direction?

[tzbf2003]

Here ya go SP1a Network Install. But its about 134MB!!!

-Brian

[liar2]

Had no idea that I needed the Network Install. Thanks man. Should be done in a few minutes. I need to format my 'rents computer since it's all cluttered with useless crap from the past 2 years. Just wanna make an SP1 cd so we don't have to deal with all the updates.