Reinstalling SP2 when I have only the original CD

[Guest]

Because of a problem I'm having (posted in the General Discussion forum), I
suspect I'll have to reinstall Windows. I upgraded to SP2 a long time ago,
but the CD I have is from my original installation. Is there a legitimate
way for me to get hold of an SP2 installation disc so I can save myself the
pain of installing Windows then upgrading?

Thanks,
--Joel

 

[Nepatsfan]

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Because of a problem I'm having (posted in the General
Discussion forum), I
suspect I'll have to reinstall Windows. I upgraded to SP2 a
long time ago,
but the CD I have is from my original installation. Is there
a legitimate
way for me to get hold of an SP2 installation disc so I can
save myself the
pain of installing Windows then upgrading?

Thanks,
--Joel

You need to create a "slipstreamed" installation CD.

Create a Slip Stream version of Windows XP
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

Here are some of the files you'll need to obtain in order to
follow this procedure:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT
Professionals and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

In case you don't have a broadband connection, you can order
Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD here.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

AutoStreamer 1.0.33
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1092632287/1

CDBurner XPPro
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/download.php

Here are some other resources you might want to take a look at:

How to use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html

Slipstreamed Windows XP CD Using SP2
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Create Bootable CD
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

How can I slipstream service packs into the Windows 2000,
Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 media?
http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htm

Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Because of a problem I'm having (posted in the General Discussion
forum), I suspect I'll have to reinstall Windows. I upgraded to
SP2 a long time ago, but the CD I have is from my original
installation. Is there a legitimate way for me to get hold of an
SP2 installation disc so I can save myself the pain of installing
Windows then upgrading?

Integrate the Service pack and most Post-SP2 updates into your installation
media, write a new CD (bootable) with it all on it, then you have your CD,
updated, to utilize as you see fit.

Google for "slipstream SP2 into Windows XP".

 

[Guest]

You need to create a "slipstreamed" installation CD.

Thanks!

--Joel

 

[Nepatsfan]

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Thanks!

--Joel

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan