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slipstreaming problems

Aug 31, 2007 10:50AM PDT

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I did not post 2 times,the first post failed and went too...
Aug 31, 2007 10:58AM PDT

c-net support and said the address was typed wrong or something,I just wanted to say before I got in trouble for posting 2 times!

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A common cause
Aug 31, 2007 11:27AM PDT

Is you're trying to apply the standard retail SP2 update to a modified OEM install disc. That isn't going to work so well, and you'll need to download the SP2 update from the computer manufacturer's website, if they still have it.

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Slipstreaming.
Sep 1, 2007 4:10AM PDT

The site I used and found to be flawless in the instruction -- except for one item is:

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

In one of the steps it mentions the file "Microsoft Corporation.IMG" file that is going to be used and I don't think the instructions say that the program (ISO Buster if I remember correctly) is going to change its name because the name isn't compatable with the OS. Don't worry that it gets changed.

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Slipstreamming,all is well and working!
Sep 3, 2007 1:54AM PDT

Thanks to all for your help,Slipstreaming did not work,but burning the service pack 2.exe with img burn onto a cd did and I just applied it at the appropriate time.