Using Dell OEM XP Disk for slipstream


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It is a Dell disk, depending on how I try to go about integrating it different things happen.

If I try the method described my MS in the KB (copy contents of disk to HD, then run xpsp2.exe -s <contents of xp disk> ) then the service pack procedes to extract but then when it tries to execute I get the "You are trying to integrate into an installation with updates".

If I try using the method you mentioned to remove the updates,

1. Delete the directory "SVCPACK"

2. Delete the file "SVCPACK.INF"

3. Delete all files named "Q??????.EXE"

4. Delete the following lines in "DOSNET.INF":

[OptionalSrcDirs]svcpack

Then trying to run the service pack with the -s option a help window pops up after the service pack extracts that displays the options that are available. Its like the service pack does not recognize the directory as a windows disk anymore.

I'm really at a loss here....

I could give you my i386 files with xp sp2 intergrated. It just might take a long time pm if you are interested.

You must have xp home for this to be legal cause I have xp home

If this is warez please xp explain to me how in a pm and remove my post.

You mainly need the cd key.

The copy I have is XP Home, its completely legit. I got it with my last computer, of course being a Dell.

But now I don't need the Dell crap on it anymore, I just wanna be able to use the copy of Windows that I friggin paid for. I believe all I would need is the i386 directory, I have the CD-Key. Though the i386 directory is the heart of the installation right, so I could see how the distribution of it can be construed as illegal.

After thought: last reason why I will never be buying another Dell or prefabbed computer, besides a Mac AGAIN....

Edited by TheWitePony

First does a friend of yours have a cd with xp sp1 or even just xp.

If not I could give you a list of all the files in the I386 Folder or screen shots maybe. What do you think.

After thought: last reason why I will never be buying another Dell or prefabbed computer, besides a Mac AGAIN....

It would be the same thing with the mac if more people use the os.

Plus it just dell. It all depends on the factory who made the cd.

I'll work on it tommorrow cause it is 10:55 pm right know and I will have a list up maybe in about a day or two

If you find a friend see if they would let you use there cd and just copy the i386 files then download the ident file form here.

http://www.<< spam >>/board/index.php?showtopic=22965 you must have theme

What program are you planning on using to slipstream windows xp sp2?

http://www.m.s.f.n.org/board/index.php?showtopic=22965

remove the dot between msfn

I don't know why they consider it spam?

its GAY isn't it..... :crazy:

The reason why it doesn't slipstream is because dell integrated hotfixes into the installation.

You only need to do as stated before and remove the hotfixes from the i386 folder. Dell might have even had a batch file install the updates inside of the $OEM$ folder. You may need to look there to delete the updates.

As for me... I installed windows xp with a slipstreamed copy of xp... activated it, installed every app I use, and made a norton ghost image. So, formatting only takes me about 20 minutes, tops, and its all configured EXACTLY the way I want it. Right down to which web sites I'm already logged into (neowin)...

It is a Dell disk, depending on how I try to go about integrating it different things happen.

If I try the method described my MS in the KB (copy contents of disk to HD, then run xpsp2.exe -s <contents of xp disk> ) then the service pack procedes to extract but then when it tries to execute I get the "You are trying to integrate into an installation with updates".

If I try using the method you mentioned to remove the updates,

Then trying to run the service pack with the -s option a help window pops up after the service pack extracts that displays the options that are available. Its like the service pack does not recognize the directory as a windows disk anymore.

I'm really at a loss here....

Shouldn't you be using the new syntax: XPSP2.EXE /intergrate: rather than XPSP2.EXE -s: ?

I don't mind taking a closer look - if you don't mind? Try doing a dir:

From a command prompt:

cd copy_of_xp_that_wont_be_slipstreamed

dir /s/b/ogn >c:\xpfiles.txt

and attach the c:\xpfiles.txt to a post... maybe I or someone else can spot something odd. :huh:

Well, you still have hotfixes integrated as far as I can tell. In the i386 folder do this: (1) delete the subdir SVCPACK, (2) delete SVCPACK.INF, (3) remve the following lines from DOSNET.INF:

{OptionalSrcDirs]

svcpack

That ought to do it :rolleyes:

Well, you still have hotfixes integrated as far as I can tell. In the i386 folder do this: (1) delete the subdir SVCPACK, (2) delete SVCPACK.INF, (3) remve the following lines from DOSNET.INF:

{OptionalSrcDirs]

svcpack

That ought to do it :rolleyes:

just tried it, same thing as before....

Ok. I have a list of all the files need to make an xp sp1 cd. Then you could slipstream windows xp sp2. Warning I have had troubles with a program called nlite when it came to windows xp sp2. You also need boot file thingy to boot the cd. For more info like at a guide. If you need one let me know.

xpfiles.txt

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