Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Create Bootable CD By:Slipstreaming a Service Pack, is the process to integrate the Service Pack into the installation so that with every new installation the Operating System and Service Pack are installed at the same time.Slipstreaming is usually done on network shares on corporate systems, but it also makes sense for the home user or small business user to do.Microsoft added the ability to Slipstream a Service Pack to Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It not only has the advantage that when you (re)install your OS, you don't have to apply the Service Pack later, also if you update any Windows component later, you'll be sure that you get the correct installation files if Windows needs any.Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 3Download the (full) 'Network Install' of the Service Pack ( 316.4 MB), and save it to a directory (folder) on your hard drive (in my case E:XP-SP3). Other languages can be downloaded from the.Note: do not use spaces in the folder name!Next copy the contents of your Windows XP CD to your hard drive. Just create a folder (I used XP-CD), and copy all the contents of your Windows XP CD in that folder.Next, open a Command Prompt ( Start Run cmd), and go to the folder where you downloaded SP3 ( cd foldername). Type the command: servicepack filename /integrate: drive/path.
In my example the command is WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe /integrate:E:XP-CD.If you get the error:This Service Pack cannot be integrated into a destination that also has integrated Software UpdatesConsult the Service Pack documentation for more details about supported integration scenarios.This is caused by the fact that your Windows XP CD contains updates that will be automatically installed when you run setup. These type of CD's will usually be from larger OEM suppliers (like Dell, HP, or others).You cannot use this type of CD to create a slipstreamed install.First, the files will be extracted, and next they will be integrated in your Windows XP files. Creating a Bootable CDFor this part I used and.)You can of course use your own favorite CD-burning program.After you install IsoBuster, you can choose to use only the product's free functionality for what we want to do; IsoBuster will look like the image below (you need to have your original Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive).Start to extract the boot loader from the original Windows XP CD. Using IsoBuster, select the 'folder' Bootable CD, and right-click Microsoft Corporation.img. From the menu choose Extract Microsoft Corporation.img, and extract it to the folder on your hard drive where you have your Windows XP files ( E:XP-CD in my case). From some sources I hear you will need a Windows XP Home or Professional with SP2 Setup CD. You cannot slipstream SP3 into an original Windows XP CD or an XP with SP1 CD.
Slipstreaming SP3 will only work with an XP + SP2 CD. Others have suggested that slipstreaming with an SP1 integrated CD does work. Here is what I found:Windows XP (Gold): Slipstreaming SP3 seemed to work fine. Until it came to the point I had to activate Windows XP. It would not activate XP over the Internet & could also not update via the phone using the automated system. I didn't speak to a live person about it though. Without activating I couldn't use Windows Update.Windows XP + SP2: Slipstreaming SP3 worked fine.
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I also was able to skip putting in the product key during installation (which was not an option with the XP gold 'slipstreamed' version). I had to activate to use Windows Update - which worked without a problem using the Internet activation - I didn't get any errors on Windows Update, and updates were provided.Recent Forum Discussions.
I looked through the posts and didn't see this problem so here goes.I have a sony vaio laptop vgn-fs570. Follow lonk to detailed specs.The laptop came with a mashita UJ-831DADVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive: Double Layer+R, DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX), DVD±RW -RW, DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)+RW, DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX), CD-RW, CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)I tested the RC version and the 5503 build and the burner worked perfectly. After upgrade to sp3 rtm build 5512 the burner no longer worked. After reverting back to SP2 all works again.I tried to read/write all types/brands of media under: clonecd, decryptor, nero, roxio and imgburn.all no such luck.i couldn't find updated firmware or new drivers.
Something changed from build 5503 to build 5512.any thoughts?I own a small business. SP3 is not crucial. But as the last service pack it should be backward compatible with SP2 supported hardware that is if this really is the last SP for XP. Hey Mig,Do you know how to check which version of the chipset driver you have?This is intels lik.Back your system up restore, automated recovery, Nero, etc before messing with ANY settings on your Sony laptopThis is a general 900 series.inf driver works with Xp pro. You may have ran afoul of an unsigned driver from intel or Sony. Sony may have something specific. Which is why I state.back up your sytemTake a look at this page.
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