New at slipstreaming-several questions about creating the slipstream and installing service Pack 3..

[Sandy J]

My operating system is WindowsXP Pro and it came with Service Pack 1
installed I have a copy of
Service pack 2 (Also installed) on the CD that Microsoft sent. I do the
critical updates every time I get the message that there is one available...
I have almost all my files such as images, music, etc on a plug and play HD
so I have plenty of room on my C drive - Should I unplug it while I'm
installing Service Pack 3?

Forgive me if this part is confusing, I'm having a difficult time learning
what all these terms mean:

To create the slipstream CD for service pack 3.. my question is how to
proceed.. Do I have to create 2 different slipstream CDs? One with service
pack 2 on it and then another with the slipstreamed CD with service pack 2
and add service pack 3?

If that's the case, after I slipstream service pack 2 following the
instructions and using my original windows CD, how do I proceed to
slipstream service pack 3? Do I use the slipstreamed service pack 2 CD in
place of my original WindowsXP CD?

Last:
I have Roxio Easy Media Creator and I found 2 different sets of instructions
for slipstreaming a CD using that program.
One set is at: http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_roxio9.htm
, it's a tutorial on "Burning the Windows XP/SP3 Slipstreamed CD using Roxio
Easy Media Creator 9"

The second set using the Roxio program is at:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_final.htm and the tutorial
is on "Slipstreamed WindowsXP CD using SP3 Final".

They both use the EXE file rather than an iso.. One does discuss the iso
but the instructions are not step by step with screenshots and not being
very computer savvy I hesitate to try it. The problem is that I don't know
which set to follow.. What is SP3 final?

Sorry to be such a bother.

:-(
Sandy

 

[DL]

The latest sp, sp3 conatins all prior updates, so you slipstream the latest
sp into your installation cd
Personally I used autostreamer

 

[Big Al]

My operating system is WindowsXP Pro and it came with Service Pack 1
installed I have a copy of
Service pack 2 (Also installed) on the CD that Microsoft sent. I do the
critical updates every time I get the message that there is one available...
I have almost all my files such as images, music, etc on a plug and play HD
so I have plenty of room on my C drive - Should I unplug it while I'm
installing Service Pack 3?

If you feel more comfortable then yes. But SP3 only updates the OS.

Forgive me if this part is confusing, I'm having a difficult time learning
what all these terms mean:

To create the slipstream CD for service pack 3.. my question is how to
proceed.. Do I have to create 2 different slipstream CDs? One with service
pack 2 on it and then another with the slipstreamed CD with service pack 2
and add service pack 3?

If you apply SP3 right to your system as its running you do not need to
slipstream. Slipstream is simply for making a new CD that contains
Windows XP Pro with SP3 included so when you reload some day in the
future you don't have to apply SP3 after the load. Slipstream is not
needed on a single pc system. You can reload your XP with SP1 then
apply SP3 to it. (SP2 not needed).

If that's the case, after I slipstream service pack 2 following the
instructions and using my original windows CD, how do I proceed to
slipstream service pack 3? Do I use the slipstreamed service pack 2 CD in
place of my original WindowsXP CD?
See above.
Last:
I have Roxio Easy Media Creator and I found 2 different sets of instructions
for slipstreaming a CD using that program.
One set is at: http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_roxio9.htm
, it's a tutorial on "Burning the Windows XP/SP3 Slipstreamed CD using Roxio
Easy Media Creator 9"

The second set using the Roxio program is at:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_final.htm and the tutorial
is on "Slipstreamed WindowsXP CD using SP3 Final".

They both use the EXE file rather than an iso.. One does discuss the iso
but the instructions are not step by step with screenshots and not being
very computer savvy I hesitate to try it.

The iso contains the exe itself. If you search microsoft you'll find
both the exe and the ISO available. The ISO is 500+ megs and the exe is
300+ megs. One is faster to download.

The problem is that I don't know
which set to follow..

Follow the one you can understand.

What is SP3 final?

SP3 final is the final release. There were several beta (test)
versions released. The final will never be adjusted and no more will be
created. Every fix to SP3 beyond this will be applied as updates like
those applied to SP2 were applied via the Windows Update avenue.
A

 

[Big Al]

If you feel more comfortable then yes. But SP3 only updates the OS.

If you apply SP3 right to your system as its running you do not need to
slipstream. Slipstream is simply for making a new CD that contains
Windows XP Pro with SP3 included so when you reload some day in the
future you don't have to apply SP3 after the load. Slipstream is not
needed on a single pc system. You can reload your XP with SP1 then
apply SP3 to it. (SP2 not needed).

The iso contains the exe itself. If you search microsoft you'll find
both the exe and the ISO available. The ISO is 500+ megs and the exe is
300+ megs. One is faster to download.

Follow the one you can understand.
SP3 final is the final release. There were several beta (test)
versions released. The final will never be adjusted and no more will be
created. Every fix to SP3 beyond this will be applied as updates like
those applied to SP2 were applied via the Windows Update avenue.
A

If you have read any of these messages on these newsgroups, SP3 has
given some people some problems. It should work. But gas should be
cheaper too. It might be how they loaded it, what they've loaded
prior, how they treat the system, the moon, who knows. But it happens.

If you don't need it, I'd kinda wait till its needed. Like the next
time you 'have to' reload. You'll continue to get updates to your SP2
system for a good while.

Also if you downloaded the ISO you can make a CD that will be just like
the SP2 CD you have. You can also toss the SP2 CD then or keep it as
memorabilia, as SP3 includes SP1 and SP2.

 

[Sandy J]

Yes, I looked it up and it looks very user friendly DL.. I downloaded it
too..

Sandy

The latest sp, sp3 conatins all prior updates, so you slipstream the latest
sp into your installation cd
Personally I used autostreamer

 

[Sandy J]

Thanks Big Al... Just to confirm I understand what you've told me, to
slipstream a CD with service pack 3 I just need my original WindowsXP Pro CD
and the iso for service pack 3?

Sandy

My operating system is WindowsXP Pro and it came with Service Pack 1
installed I have a copy of
Service pack 2 (Also installed) on the CD that Microsoft sent. I do the
critical updates every time I get the message that there is one
available...
I have almost all my files such as images, music, etc on a plug and play
HD
so I have plenty of room on my C drive - Should I unplug it while I'm
installing Service Pack 3?

If you feel more comfortable then yes. But SP3 only updates the OS.

Forgive me if this part is confusing, I'm having a difficult time learning
what all these terms mean:

To create the slipstream CD for service pack 3.. my question is how to
proceed.. Do I have to create 2 different slipstream CDs? One with
service
pack 2 on it and then another with the slipstreamed CD with service pack 2
and add service pack 3?

If you apply SP3 right to your system as its running you do not need to
slipstream. Slipstream is simply for making a new CD that contains
Windows XP Pro with SP3 included so when you reload some day in the
future you don't have to apply SP3 after the load. Slipstream is not
needed on a single pc system. You can reload your XP with SP1 then
apply SP3 to it. (SP2 not needed).

If that's the case, after I slipstream service pack 2 following the
instructions and using my original windows CD, how do I proceed to
slipstream service pack 3? Do I use the slipstreamed service pack 2 CD
in
place of my original WindowsXP CD?
See above.
Last:
I have Roxio Easy Media Creator and I found 2 different sets of
instructions
for slipstreaming a CD using that program.
One set is at:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_roxio9.htm
, it's a tutorial on "Burning the Windows XP/SP3 Slipstreamed CD using
Roxio
Easy Media Creator 9"

The second set using the Roxio program is at:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_final.htm and the
tutorial
is on "Slipstreamed WindowsXP CD using SP3 Final".

They both use the EXE file rather than an iso.. One does discuss the iso
but the instructions are not step by step with screenshots and not being
very computer savvy I hesitate to try it.

The iso contains the exe itself. If you search microsoft you'll find
both the exe and the ISO available. The ISO is 500+ megs and the exe is
300+ megs. One is faster to download.

The problem is that I don't know
which set to follow..

Follow the one you can understand.

What is SP3 final?

SP3 final is the final release. There were several beta (test)
versions released. The final will never be adjusted and no more will be
created. Every fix to SP3 beyond this will be applied as updates like
those applied to SP2 were applied via the Windows Update avenue.
A

 

[Big Al]

Thanks Big Al... Just to confirm I understand what you've told me, to
slipstream a CD with service pack 3 I just need my original WindowsXP Pro CD
and the iso for service pack 3?

Sandy

Yes. And just to make sure you caught it, Slipstreaming your CD does not
install it on your system.

 

[John]

Thanks Big Al... Just to confirm I understand what you've told me, to
slipstream a CD with service pack 3 I just need my original WindowsXP Pro
CD
and the iso for service pack 3?

That's correct. You don't need to install software (autostreamer) to help
you slipstream service packs. What's needed is: WinXP setup CD with SP1 or
SP2 + downloaded SP3 (either ISO or EXE versions). Extract SP3 into a
folder. You can use Update.exe found in the extracted SP3 folder to
integrate your original WinXP setup CD. More info:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

 

[Sandy J]

Thanks John!

Sandy

"John" <a> wrote in message

Thanks Big Al... Just to confirm I understand what you've told me, to
slipstream a CD with service pack 3 I just need my original WindowsXP Pro
CD
and the iso for service pack 3?

That's correct. You don't need to install software (autostreamer) to help
you slipstream service packs. What's needed is: WinXP setup CD with SP1 or
SP2 + downloaded SP3 (either ISO or EXE versions). Extract SP3 into a
folder. You can use Update.exe found in the extracted SP3 folder to
integrate your original WinXP setup CD. More info:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

 

[Sandy J]

LOL,
Well I was smart enough to figure that part out..
))))
Thanks again.
Sandy

Thanks Big Al... Just to confirm I understand what you've told me, to
slipstream a CD with service pack 3 I just need my original WindowsXP Pro
CD
and the iso for service pack 3?

Sandy

Yes. And just to make sure you caught it, Slipstreaming your CD does not
install it on your system.

 

[Ridge Runner]

There is no update.exe

That's correct. You don't need to install software (autostreamer) to help
you slipstream service packs. What's needed is: WinXP setup CD with SP1 or
SP2 + downloaded SP3 (either ISO or EXE versions). Extract SP3 into a
folder. You can use Update.exe found in the extracted SP3 folder to
integrate your original WinXP setup CD. More info:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 5/7/2008 12:58 PM, and on a whim, Ridge Runner
pounded out on the keyboard:

There is no update.exe

Did you extract the files? Then update.exe is IN the Update subfolder
of i386.

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[DeeJay]

You won't find it unless you extract SP3 file without installing it. If you
extract SP3 into C:\SP3, you'll find update.exe in C:\SP3\i386\update
folder.