how to reinstall/ repair XP with sp 3 when u have only XP disk??

[sammy]

my Dell pc came with the XP OS on disk, however, when i insert it to repair/
reinstall it will not allow, because this PC has been updated to SP 2 then SP
3. whats a girl to do? i wanna try reinstall to correct start up/ shut down
issues, (at least thats what the help section sayid to do, a repair
installation from disk) Yeah its about 9-10 years old but still a good pc.
and the HD has tons of space..

 

[sgopus]

I don't have the ability to provide the links right now, however do a search

 

[Jerry]

You slipstream the SP3 download with the original CD and burn a new CD which
will then be an XP w/SP3 CD - then you do the repair install. Search Google
for AutoStreamer - it makes the process easy.

 

[JS]

Create a "Slipstreamed" version of XP that incorporates SP3
AutoStreamer, it's easy to use and for the most part self explanatory.

Auto Streamer Guide and Download Sites:
http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.shtml
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1092632287/1

Where to download SP3
(This file will be used in created the slipstreamed CD)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

Create a Slip Stream version of Windows XP using SP3
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm (Using AutoStreamer)
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_final.htm
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/xpsp3_slipstream.asp

The slipstreamed CD you create will not include any specific drivers
for your motherboard, audio, video, network, etc. Those you will
need to download from your PC manufacture's or motherboard's
web site.