Format & reinstall SP2

[Guest]

I would like to format my hard drive. My original XP disk is only SP1. Is
there a way to back up all the updates that I have done including SP2, or do
I have to reinstall XP and download all the updates again.

Thanks

Kevin

 

[Kevin]

I would like to format my hard drive. My original XP disk is only SP1. Is
there a way to back up all the updates that I have done including SP2, or
do
I have to reinstall XP and download all the updates again.

Thanks

Kevin

Service Pack 2 can be downloaded and burned to a disk for installation at a
later date. It can also be "slipstreamed" into an installation of XP. The
downloads of all the current updates are only an issue if you have a dial-up
connection.

 

[John]

I would like to format my hard drive. My original XP disk is only SP1. Is
there a way to back up all the updates that I have done including SP2, or do
I have to reinstall XP and download all the updates again.

Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49
http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=284&p=2
A service pack is a product-specific collection of updates that fix
security, program compatibility and system reliability issues. It also
provides enhancements, administration tools, drivers and additional
components that have been developed since the product's release. In
short, a service pack helps to keep your product current and extends
its functionality.
This guide will describe the easiest way possible to slipstream (also
known as 'Integrate') a Service Pack into Windows 2000, XP or 2003. The
days of typing out command switches, and fiddling with boot sectors and
ISO settings in Nero are long gone, so none of that will be described
here!
To do this, we will only need one program - MSFN's very own popular
nLite created by one of our members nuhi. While nLite is primarily
aimed to remove components to slim down a Windows CD, it has the
required tools to do just an automated Service Pack slipstream as well
as create a CD image.
http://www.nliteos.com/
Prerequisites:
A Windows 2000, XP, or 2003 CD
The latest "Network Install" Service Pack for one of the above
Operating Systems
Suitable CD Burning software capable of burning .ISO files (Nero,
Alcohol, Easy CD Creator, etc.)
nLite
Before we start, make sure you are doing this on an NT Operating System
(those are Windows 2000, XP or 2003) otherwise the slipstream will not
work. nLite also requires the .NET Framework to function.

 

[raztax]

The quick answer is you need to update again.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

How to integrate Windows XP Service Pack 2 files into the Windows XP
installation folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900871/
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

Slipstreaming guide (detailed)
=======================

Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation (Part 1:
Introduction):
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=894947

Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation (Part 2: Copying
the Windows CD to the hard disk):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894948/

Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation (Part 3:
Integrating Service Pack 2 in the Setup files):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894949/

Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation (Part 4: Reading
the boot image file):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894950/

[Automated slipstreaming] AutoStreamer 1.0.30:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4444.html

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I would like to format my hard drive. My original XP disk is only SP1. Is
there a way to back up all the updates that I have done including SP2, or do
I have to reinstall XP and download all the updates again.

Thanks

Kevin