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    slipstreaming and stuff...

    I have recently put windows Xp on my new computer, shortly followed by SP2...but now I read about slipstreaming, what does that benefit over me having SP2 slapped straight on after I install XP? or doesn't it other than time saving...
    its still a new system so I could reformat and use a slipstreamed version - If I knew how to make one - if that would be a more effective way of getting SP2 on the computer.
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    Certain issues arose after installing SP2 on top of SP1a, it basically just makes it a cleaner install, and quicker. DaftpuNk made a thread in this forum giving a tutorial on it which was very informative and worked perfect

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    There is no functional difference between an XP client with SP2 slipstreamed and having it installed after the OS is installed, other than the uninstall option is not present if it is slipstreamed.

    The biggest benefit of slipstreaming SP2 is that you do not have a vulnerable period after installing the OS before you get chance to service pack it.
    The time saving benefit is secondary, but the one people often consider most important.


    There are a few sites dedicated to creating slipstreamed installation CDs, and even unattended installations:

    Here is a basic one from MSFN using the tool "nLite":
    http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?act...showarticle=49


    If you do it manually, the other thing you can do is to integrate post-SP2 hotfixes with your installation disc and even silently install some apps - but for that kind of thing a little more patience is required and it's only really useful if you do frequent installs.
    The MSFN forums have loads of info if you are interested, it's too big a topic to go into here:
    http://board.msfn.org/
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    I use AutoStreamer (http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337)

    Stupidly easy and simple.

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    I was happy enough doing it manually with the commandline run :/
    well.. i suppose progress is progress, nLite its top notch, it not only slipstreams WinXP service packs for you, it also lets you remove windows componients, intergrate 3rd party throw in windows reg tweaks and disable any other junk. top notch, however still beta, and it is far from idiot proof, so make sure you use a CDRW for testing before doing a final CDR burn

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