Fri 23 May 2008
This tutorial explains how to slipstream service pack 3 into a windows installation CD, including screen shots of each step. You can use programs like nLite and Autostreamer to do it for you, but if you’re like me you find it much more satisfying to get your hands dirty and do it yourself. Some might even say it’s how real men slipstream :) [click images to enlarge]
What you need:
A windows XP CD of any flavor.
XP service pack 3 which can be downloaded HERE. Rename the file xpsp3.exe.
IsoBuster which can be downloaded for free HERE.
Nero which isn’t free, but has a trial version HERE.
1. Create a folder called “sp3″ in the root of your hard drive (i.e. C:\sp3) and copy xpsp3.exe to this folder.
2. Create a folder called “xpcd” inside “sp3″ (i.e. C:\sp3\xpcd) and copy your entire XP CD to this folder.
3. Open a command prompt by going start -> run and typing “cmd” in the open window and click OK. Extract the service pack 3 files with this command:
C:\sp3\xpsp3.exe -u -x:c:\sp3\files
4. Integrate sp3 files into your windows cd files by typing the this command:
C:\sp3\files\i386\update\update.exe -s:c:\sp3\xpcd
5. With your XP cd in the cd drive, fire up IsoBUster (download here) and select Bootable Disc from the left pane, then right-click the Microsoft Corporation.img file in the right pane and select Extract Microsoft Corporation.img and save the file in C:\sp3.
If you can’t be bothered with this step you can download Microsoft Corporation.img here.
6. Now all you need to do is burn the disc. Fire up Nero 5.5 or higher and choose CD-ROM(boot) from the New Compilation menu. Select the boot tab and then browse to the ‘Microsoft Corporation.img’ you saved at C:\sp3. Select “No Emulation” and change “Number of loaded sectors” to 4.
7. Select the ISO tab and make sure the file name length is set to “Max. of 31 chars (Level 2)”. Also make sure the check box next to “Do not add the ‘;1′ ISO file version extension” is checked then click the “New” button.
8. Now drag all the files in c:\sp3\xpcd from the file browser to the left pane, burn the disc and you’re done!
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