Windows XP SP2

[prathapml]

Most of the problems that people complain about, after upgrading to Service Pack 2 on Windows XP, is exactly that - upgrade problems. Its in no way related to SP2. I normally install an Operating System in "clean" mode so that junk from previous install is washed away and won't trouble the new one.

Merge your SP2 into your XP disk, and do a clean install (format C🙂 and you will see ZERO problems plus you are protected by default right from first boot. Also, you are spared the wastage of disk-space (for backing up old files) that SP2 induces.


You need:
1. Your Current licensed Windows XP CD (professional or home edition)

2. Service Pack 2 (download the appropriate version for your language)

3. Follow one of these guides to update your Windows XP install-source. (to install integrated with SP2 by default - saves on time, and gives you peace-of-mind)
The D-I-Y guide --OR-- detailed D-I-Y guide --OR-- Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide.

 

[Sushubh]

i need more than a SP2 powered system to give me peace of mind... 🙁

 

[popcorn]

prathapml it worked simply the best way i had always thought so! thanks for the info. Now i shall not waste time when ever i have to install xp and sp2@@!

 

[GAURAV7777]

u can intergrate hotfixes too

 

[power]

use nlite and u can remove unneded features too along with adding service packs and hotfixes

http://www.nliteos.com/

 

[firoz16]

theres a big world of unattended windows at msfn forums.u can get lot of help from there.@prathapmlru same prathapml from MSFN.its good to see u here.bmn

 

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[prathapml]

Ah yes, im the same person. 🙂

Originally posted by GAURAV7777@Aug 20 2005, 06:17 PM
u can intergrate hotfixes too[snapback]22385[/snapback]

[/quote]Not just that, u can even merge the updates (such as WMP10, or directX 9, etc) into your install. And applications. And settings. And games. etc.

The biggest problem is normally, that u have to click innumerable mouse-clicks, and enter in the serial keys for all the apps you install. But making use of unattended setups enables you to save time. For example, approximately within a month of installing, my home-PC starts to slow down due to all the crap on it. So, the next morning I just pop-in my unattended XPSP2 CD-RW into the drive, boot up from it, and thats it. I go and brush my teeth, have breakfast & come back in 25 mins. By that time, my C: is formatted, all my apps and games are setup in exactly the way i want them, with updates as well. And everything running as fast as it was when it was new. [4 GB of installs, and 3 days worth of configuring]

Extend this analogy to networks and you'll see how it benefits you. If you need to manage 40-odd desktops, then unattended silent installs:
- save you from RSI (repetitive stress injury) of the wrists
- ensures that each desktop has exactly been installed the same way as the others, with no unexpected variations.
- allows you centralized install and updating from one server on the LAN (therefore even CDs not required)
- and of course, time and labour saving.
(if you thought ghosting HDD images would be better, then you're wrong, better read up on the HAL of the NT kernel)

Unattended install - Windows XP/2000/2003

 

[Sushubh]

autopather rulez.

 

[prathapml]

http://www.autopatcher.com/
Sorry, it sucks rat's a** 😛

Its mainly a post-install app. Whereas I'm talking of automated solutions that will do everything along with the OS setup itself, without needing anyone's presence.

 

[Sushubh]

well i am the kind of guy who hates to reinstall his windows every now and then. my own installation is working since may 11 2003.

 

[GAURAV7777]

Originally posted by prathapml@Aug 21 2005, 03:16 PM
Ah yes, im the same person. 🙂

Not just that, u can even merge the updates (such as WMP10, or directX 9, etc) into your install. And applications. And settings. And games. etc.

The biggest problem is normally, that u have to click innumerable mouse-clicks, and enter in the serial keys for all the apps you install. But making use of unattended setups enables you to save time. For example, approximately within a month of installing, my home-PC starts to slow down due to all the crap on it. So, the next morning I just pop-in my unattended XPSP2 CD-RW into the drive, boot up from it, and thats it. I go and brush my teeth, have breakfast & come back in 25 mins. By that time, my C: is formatted, all my apps and games are setup in exactly the way i want them, with updates as well. And everything running as fast as it was when it was new. [4 GB of installs, and 3 days worth of configuring]

Extend this analogy to networks and you'll see how it benefits you. If you need to manage 40-odd desktops, then unattended silent installs:
- save you from RSI (repetitive stress injury) of the wrists
- ensures that each desktop has exactly been installed the same way as the others, with no unexpected variations.
- allows you centralized install and updating from one server on the LAN (therefore even CDs not required)
- and of course, time and labour saving.
(if you thought ghosting HDD images would be better, then you're wrong, better read up on the HAL of the NT kernel)

Unattended install - Windows XP/2000/2003
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[/quote]



i know all that dude
i have myself made such cds and distributed them to my friends
have been making such cds since 2002

even today also i am gonna make such a xp cd with sp2 + all the updates till date + wmp unattended install

 

[prathapml]

Originally posted by Sushubh@Aug 21 2005, 06:27 PM
well i am the kind of guy who hates to reinstall his windows every now and then. my own installation is working since may 11 2003.[snapback]22544[/snapback]

[/quote]Errr.... Congrats...
Anyways i wasnt referring to re-installing for yourself alone. Those who do need to keep servicing/installing other ppl's PCs would know how tiresome it is to re-install an OS, 400 times a week, on lots of hardware combinations!

Originally posted by GAURAV7777@Aug 21 2005, 11:51 PM
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[/quote]Cool!
How would you install and register ZoneAlarm SecuritySuite 6, in unattended mode? :blink:
Also, the ATi catalysts - any solution?

 

[Suraj]

u know someday i would like something to automatically wake me up, take me to the loo, brush my teeth....while i relax listenin to some mp3s.msfn is good, but the unattended thingy is going from sane to insane over there.everybody is so obsessed with automation these days.

 

[Sushubh]

maybe u need a robotic wife 😕

 

[firoz16]

actually this unattended stuff is very good to ppl who want some automation in xp installation.and if u don't want same shell,theme,wallpapers,boot-logon screens,installation screens etc-i suggest this msfn's unattended installation.10-15 imp softwares in xp cd itself what more u want.**@prathapmli have some doubts regarding autologon of user accounts.can i PM u here?