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Is there anyway of backing up service pack 2,so that in the event of reinstallation of Xp i wont have to go through the tiring task of downloading and installing it again??
What you need to do is slipstream Service Pack 2 with your installation disc. This will make it so every time you reinstall, you will already have SP2 installed.
When you do this, you will have to burn the installation files to a new disc afterwards. Here are the steps:
1. Download the full version of SP2: WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe. (266 MB)
2. Download nLite. This little tool simplifies the process of merging the SP2 files with your installation files. Note: You need the .NET Framework (23 MB) if you don't already have it.
3. Insert your Windows XP disc; close Setup if it appears. Then open nLite. It might take a few seconds to load. Once you're in, click Next and then click Browse. Now choose the drive that has your Windows XP disc in it. nLite will now copy the Windows XP installation files over to your hard drive, ready to integrate SP2.
4. nLite will then present you with a list of options. Make sure you check at least the option to slipstream a service pack and make a bootable ISO.
You will then be guided through the process. When you come to slipstreaming, just browse to where you downloaded the 266 MB SP2 file and select it. It will inform you of the progress.
5. To make the bootable ISO, leave the default settings and click Make ISO. Place the created file on your desktop.
Now all you need to do is burn that image file to a disc using your favourite CD burning application, such as Nero. Alternatively, download ISO Recorder. It's a little addon that allows you to right-click the ISO file on your desktop and select Copy image to CD. From there on, it's a straightforward process.
I hope this helps,
James
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MS will mail it to you on a CD for free (I got one - it seems to work well).
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
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you can also order the SP2 on a CD from Microsoft at THIS site if you don't wish to be bothered with slipstreaming. It cost you nothing.
This sites says it takesa 4 to 6 weeks but other people (including myself) have received it in about a week.
i_XpUser
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MS will mail it to you on a CD for free (I got one - it seems to work well).
Uh, that is only a replacement for step one above. It doesn't solve the slipstreaming process, which nLite does very well.
In other words, if you are on broadband, I recommend you download the file yourself. Otherwise, follow kev100's suggestion and get Microsoft to mail you the disc. Either way, then you can continue following the instructions from step two.
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@XpUser
you can also order the SP2 on a CD from Microsoft at THIS site if you don't wish to be bothered with slipstreaming. It cost you nothing.
Yes, but I think Joshi was referring to the fact that it takes ages to install. Slipstreaming will solve this problem.
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True but unfortunately most people only have Recovery or restore CD. XP Slipstream procedures assumes you have on hand native XP CD.
i_XpUser
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Slipstreaming is a good way to go, but at this point Josh was simply trying to avoid the lengthy download.
So ordering the CD is the way to go, then if he wants he can slipstream using the disk.
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Hey...it's free. Regardless of which method is used, it's a good idea to get that CD directly from MS (with the special XP logo and all) just to have a solid "factory press" of SP2, imo.
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