Guide: Slipstreaming Windows XP SP2

[FragTek]

Slipstreaming Windows XP SP2

Today I'm going to show you how to combine Windows XP Service Pack 2 with your Windows XP Installation disk so that SP2 installs with Windows Installation.

Here's the programs you MUST have to do this:

• Nero Burning ROM (must br 6.0 or later)
  
• IsoBuster (The demo version will work fine)
  
• Windows XP Installation CD
  
• Service Pack 2 Network Install
  
• 1 Blank CD-R
  

Step 1: Download and Extract Service Pack 2

The first thing you are going to need is the Network Install version of SP2 which can be downloaded here (266mb). Save this file to a new folder on your C:\ drive named XP-SP2 (C:\XP-SP2).

Next you will need to extract the files from the executable. To do that do the following steps:

• Open the "Run" Dialogue Box (Start>Run)
  
• Type in C:\XP-SP2\WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe -x
  
• When the prompt comes up asking where to extract, choose your C:\XP-SP2 folder, click OK.
  

Step 2: Copy Windows XP Install CD To Hard Drive

Create another new folder on your C:\ drive named XP (C:\XP) and copy the entire Windows XP CD to this folder. Make sure that you have have your folder options set to show all hidden files and folders so that when you copy the CD it gets ever last bit or else it won't work!

Integrate SP2 With Windows XP Install

Now we're going to integrate the extracted service pack with the Windows XP install.

• Open the "Run" Dialogue Box (Start>Run)
  
• Type in C:\XP-SP2\i386\Update\Update.exe -S:C:\XP
  
• Windows will now integrate the files and should return with a completion dialogue.
  

Extract the Imaging File

This is where ISOBuster comes in to play!

With the Windows XP CD in your CD drive, open ISO Buster. Click on Bootable CD in the left pane then right click Microsoft Corporation.img in the right pane, finally clicking Extract Microsoft Corporation.img file.

Extract the file to a new folder on your C:\ drive named XP-BootImage (C:\XP-BootImage).

Setup Nero to Create You New Bootable Install Disk

• Load the NERO Burning ROM program.
  
• In the left hand column select CD-ROM [Boot] from the available choices.
  
• Make sure the [Boot] tab is selected.
  
  
  
  
  
• In [Source of Boot Image Data] section select [Image File] and click the [Browse...] button.
  
• Navigate to the XP-BootImage folder and select the Microsoft Corporation.img file then click [Open] which will return you to the main [New Compilation] window.
  
  
  
  
  
  Back in the New Compilation window, make sure there is a checkmark in the [Enable Expert Settings 9for advanced users only)] section.
  
• Set [Kind of Emulation] to No Emulation
  
• Set [Load Segmentof Sectors (hex)] to 07C0
  
• Set [Number of Loaded Sectors] to 4 (Failing to set Number of Loaded Sectors to 4 will make the CD unbootable)
  
  Switch to the ISO tab in New Compilation window and make sure the settings appear as shown in screen capture below.
  
  
  
  
  
  Switch to the Label tab in New Compilation window and make sure the settings appear as shown in screen capture below.
  
• Set the [Volume Label] field depending on your Windows XP version.
  
  • If you have Windows XP Professional enter WXPCCP_EN
    
  • If you have Windows XP Home enter WXHCCP_EN
    
  • If you have Windows XP Professional OEM enter WXPOEM_EN
    
  • If you have Windows XP Home OEM enter WXHOEM_EN
    
• Although it's not required, you can click the [More Fields...] button and customize the publisher file information. I use THE ELDER GEEK when making my personal slipstreamed CD's, but MICROSOFT CORPORATION would be an appropriate choice or use your own company name.
  
  
  
  
  
  Switch to the Dates tab in New Compilation window and make sure the settings appear as shown in screen capture below.
  
  
  
  
  
  Switch to the Misc tab in New Compilation window and make sure the settings appear as shown in screen capture below.
  
  
  
  
  
  Switch to the Burn tab in New Compilation window and make sure the settings appear as shown in screen capture below. Of course, your [Write Speed] setting may vary depending on the installed system hardware. I suggest you leave the [Number of Copies] setting at 1 until you've burned the first CD and tested it for proper operation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adding The Files To Be Copied
  
  Once all the tabs in the New Compilation window shown above have been accessed and set appropriately, click the [New] button to open the main Nero application window.
  
  
  
  
  
• Set the [File Browser] section on the right side to display the XP folder that was created earlier or your equivalent folder. Click on the first file in the list, hold down the Shift key and click on the last file in the list to select all the files and folders in the C:\XP folder.
  
• Left or right click the highlighted files and drag and drop them beneath the WXPCCP_EN heading in the ISO1 column on the far left.
  
  If everything was done correctly you should see a window very similar to the one shown below. The first column shows that the CD will be titled WXPCCP_EN and contain the folders listed below the name. The second column shows that in addition to the folders there will also be seven other files added to the CD. The view is identical to what you'd see if you looked at the finished CD in Windows Explorer using details view.
  
  
  
  
  
  Once everything has been completed and looks right the only thing left to do is click the Burn (it's the ninth icon from the left in the screen capture above) icon to start burning the current compilation.

Congratulations! You have just created a Slipstream XP / SP2 CD!​

 

[JN]

Excelent guide mate.

Super special Mod reps given :worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:

 

[JNewell_]

Remember that time I told you, I wish you wernt a mod so I could rep you? Yeah this is one of those times!

 

[FragTek]

lol thx guys.

 

[NickS]

gr8 guide dude

 

[enVias]

Excellent Frag I hate having to install SP2!

 

[FragTek]

Excellent Frag I hate having to install SP2!

Same here, it's such a pain in the fuckin ass!

 

[FarFarAway]

Great guide Fraggle...I'm going to do this at the weekend methinks! Mod reps as usual!! :worship: :wavey: :worship: :worship: :wavey: :wavey: :worship:

 

[enVias]

Great guide Fraggle...I'm going to do this at the weekend methinks! Mod reps as usual!! :worship: :wavey: :worship: :worship: :wavey: :wavey: :worship:

I'm doing it.. right now

 

[FarFarAway]

I'm doing it.. right now

Nice one mate....let us know if it works ok

 

[FragTek]

Oh it works, trust me

 

[FarFarAway]

Oh it works, trust me

I trust ya mate!!

 

[enVias]

Oh it works, trust me

Indeed it does :worship:

 

[FarFarAway]

Indeed it does :worship:

Eeeeexcellent.

I will be doing this very soon!

 

[Dav0s]

already did this before i built my comp, and it worked great, which is good because my nornal xp disc doesnt

 

[catch22]

The lazy mans way of slipstreaming SP2 is to use "Autostreamer" it does it all foryou - download here:

http://mhtools.knoware.nl/raptor/autostreamer/AutoStreamer.exe

The guide is here:

http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html

The guide makes it appear more complex than it is - one just does not need a guide!

 

[Toxteth O'Grady]

I use NLite.

Lets you slipstream SATA drivers and Windows hotfixes. Eezi-peezi



TOG

 

[Phnom_Penh]

I use NLite.

Lets you slipstream SATA drivers and Windows hotfixes. Eezi-peezi



TOG

Yep, NLite is the way to go. , I usually get the latest drivers and then add them on to the disk as well, and make it an unattended install. Couldn't get any easier

 

[FragTek]

Wirelessly posted (Nextel. Done. |: BlackBerry7520/4.0.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Nice, I'll have to have a looksy, sounds niftyrific!

 

[PV5150]

Lets you slipstream SATA drivers and Windows hotfixes. Eezi-peezi

Roger that, Nlite is awesome.