How to slipstream SP2 for CD with slipstreamed SP1

[xfile]

Hi:

I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is already
slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it cannot be
slipstreamed again.

Is there a workaround?

Thanks in advance.

[Shenan Stanley]

xfile wrote:
> I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is
> already slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it
> cannot be slipstreamed again.
>
> Is there a workaround?
>
> Thanks in advance.


I have never heard of this message.
I have slipstreamed/integrated SP2 into Windows XP Home and Professional
versions of Windows XP, RTM and SP1 in the past.. Could you provide more
details with the command line you are using and the exact error message you
receive?
--
<- Shenan ->
--
The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.

[S.Sengupta]

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20040908/index.html
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

regards,
ssg MS-MVP
xfile wrote:

> Hi:
>
> I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is already
> slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it cannot be
> slipstreamed again.
>
> Is there a workaround?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>

[xfile]

Hi:

I was using the same steps provided as the following links provided by ssg:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

I was using the same procedures for doing two CDs, and the one without
problem was the original version (no SP1) and the SP1 one was from Dell for
the notebook.

I forgot the exact error message, but I can do it again to copy the error
message. I remember the error message was saying something like this: You
can't slipstream CD that already has been slipstreamed.

Thanks for your reply and I would try the one from tom's hardware guide
again.


"Shenan Stanley" >
...
> xfile wrote:
>> I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is
>> already slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it
>> cannot be slipstreamed again.
>>
>> Is there a workaround?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> I have never heard of this message.
> I have slipstreamed/integrated SP2 into Windows XP Home and Professional
> versions of Windows XP, RTM and SP1 in the past.. Could you provide more
> details with the command line you are using and the exact error message
> you receive?
> --
> <- Shenan ->
> --
> The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
> yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
> responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
> getting into before you jump in with both feet.
>

[Harry Ohrn]

Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of SP2
and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that can
properly burn ISO images and voila.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"xfile" > wrote in message
...
> Hi:
>
> I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is
> already slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it cannot
> be slipstreamed again.
>
> Is there a workaround?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

[Jack Gillis]

"Harry Ohrn" > wrote in message
...
> Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
> http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
> Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of
> SP2 and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that
> can properly burn ISO images and voila.

Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out.
I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly
work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things
available as freeware. It should get more recognition.

>
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>
> "xfile" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi:
>>
>> I tried to slipstream my OEM Windows XP Pro SP1 and found out it is
>> already slipstreamed, and therefore got an error message saying it
>> cannot be slipstreamed again.
>>
>> Is there a workaround?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>
>

[Harry Ohrn]

"Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Harry Ohrn" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
>> http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
>> Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of SP2
>> and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that can
>> properly burn ISO images and voila.
>
> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream an
> SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out. I
> downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly work --
> it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things available as
> freeware. It should get more recognition.
>

I agree. It is free, installs no spyware, is simple and it works.


--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

[Art]

>> "Harry Ohrn" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
>>> http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
>>> Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of
>>> SP2 and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that
>>> can properly burn ISO images and voila.

> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
>> an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out.
>> I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly
>> work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things
>> available as freeware. It should get more recognition.


Harry again...
> I agree. It is free, installs no spyware, is simple and it works.
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


Harry & Jack:
It's an amazing program all right and that it's free only makes it more
desirable. I might add that the developer does accept donations and I don't
think it's too much to ask of a user that he or she make a small donation
for this wonderful product.
Art

[Bob Davis]

"Harry Ohrn" > wrote in message
...
| Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
| http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
| Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of SP2
| and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that can
| properly burn ISO images and voila.
|
| --
|
| Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
| www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

Harry, after creating the ISO file, how do you burn using Nero 5.5.10. Do
you select "
"CD ROM (Boot)" as you would if burning a slipstreamed CD using the usual
procedure, then add the ISO file? How will Nero break up the ISO file into
the appropriate install files and burn them? I see no instructions with
AutoStream for what to do after the ISO file is created.

[Harry Ohrn]

"Bob Davis" > wrote in message
news:uL3Ad.11470$sf5.11267@lakeread05...
>
> "Harry Ohrn" > wrote in message
> ...
> | Try using Autostreamer - freeware -
> | http://www.autopatcher.com/autostreamer.html
> | Run the program and point to your XP CD then point to the location of
> SP2
> | and let it build an ISO. Then burn that to disc using an app that can
> | properly burn ISO images and voila.
> |
> | --
> |
> | Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> | www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
> Harry, after creating the ISO file, how do you burn using Nero 5.5.10. Do
> you select "
> "CD ROM (Boot)" as you would if burning a slipstreamed CD using the usual
> procedure, then add the ISO file? How will Nero break up the ISO file
> into
> the appropriate install files and burn them? I see no instructions with
> AutoStream for what to do after the ISO file is created.

With Nero 5.5 use the option to Burn Image. Launch Nero just as you would if
you were going to burn a data disk. Then from the top menu select
Recorder->Burn Image. Locate and select the iso you created. Set the write
method to Disk At Once.

I use Nero 6.6 so I'm not certain about the location of the Burn Image
option. In some versions it was located under File->Burn Image. Make certain
you burn in Disk At Once.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

[Harry Ohrn]

"Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
...
>
> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream an
> SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out. I
> downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly work --
> it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things available as
> freeware. It should get more recognition.
>

I just added this page to my site Jack

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm


--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

[xfile]

Hi Harry:

Thanks so much for the page, and I am still doing it.

I was stopped by the burning process although autostreamer has done a great
job on slipstreaming SP1 with SP2, and I did get the image file :)

But I did not know how to exactly burn a bootable DVD from the image file,
as previous articles are assuming using other ways for the image from the
original CD.

I guess all I have to do is to burn a data DVD from the image source.

Will post back for the result.

But thanks for all the suggestions and tips provided by all of you.


"Harry Ohrn" >
...
>
> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
>> an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out.
>> I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly
>> work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things
>> available as freeware. It should get more recognition.
>>
>
> I just added this page to my site Jack
>
> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm
>
>
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>

[Harry Ohrn]

Yes you will use the same procedure for burning a DVD. You have to have an
app that can burn an image file which is what the ISO is. CDBurnerXP Pro
will burn the image correctly to DVD as well as CD.

AutoStreamer has an option that you might really like if you use a DVD. On
the first screen the third option has a check box. If you check it the
creation of the ISO will be paused after the Service Pack files are
integrated into the i386 directory. At this point you can add files to the
directory that AutoStreamer is using to house the temp files before it
finally creates the finished ISO. By default the location is
C:\$Autostreamer$

While the process is paused you can add files. For example I can create a
new folder and I'd add any special drivers I might need, I'm also going to
include msjava.exe and it's upgrade file. Then I'll add the Nero setup file,
AVG setup file, Ad-Aware setup, SpywareBlaster, WinZip setup, Adobe Reader
and so forth. With a DVD you can add a lot of setup and installation files.

When I'm finished I can instruct AutoStreamer to finish creating the ISO
then burn it to DVD. It will have all my stuff on one handy disc.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"xfile" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Harry:
>
> Thanks so much for the page, and I am still doing it.
>
> I was stopped by the burning process although autostreamer has done a
> great job on slipstreaming SP1 with SP2, and I did get the image file :)
>
> But I did not know how to exactly burn a bootable DVD from the image file,
> as previous articles are assuming using other ways for the image from the
> original CD.
>
> I guess all I have to do is to burn a data DVD from the image source.
>
> Will post back for the result.
>
> But thanks for all the suggestions and tips provided by all of you.
>
>
> "Harry Ohrn" >
> ...
>>
>> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
>>> an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came out.
>>> I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't possibly
>>> work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest things
>>> available as freeware. It should get more recognition.
>>>
>>
>> I just added this page to my site Jack
>>
>> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
>> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>>
>>
>
>

[xfile]

Hi:

IT IS DONE :)

Although I have not tried to install the OS or boot from it, but it does
show the familiar installation menu when I inserted the newly burned DVD
into the drive.

I would assume it will work or otherwise the menu won't show up.

Thanks so much for all the suggestions and tips from all of you, and in
particular from Harry.

In appreciation, I'd ask our marketing department to find a chance for
writing an article about how to slipstream XP in our company newsletter
which is designed for business and technology executives of small companies.

If it's ok with you, it would also link to your page
(http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm) for their reference, as
well as to AutoStreamer's page for more publicity.

Please do let me know if it's ok to cross-link your page.

Again, thanks for the help from all of you.



"Harry Ohrn" >
...
> Yes you will use the same procedure for burning a DVD. You have to have an
> app that can burn an image file which is what the ISO is. CDBurnerXP Pro
> will burn the image correctly to DVD as well as CD.
>
> AutoStreamer has an option that you might really like if you use a DVD. On
> the first screen the third option has a check box. If you check it the
> creation of the ISO will be paused after the Service Pack files are
> integrated into the i386 directory. At this point you can add files to the
> directory that AutoStreamer is using to house the temp files before it
> finally creates the finished ISO. By default the location is
> C:\$Autostreamer$
>
> While the process is paused you can add files. For example I can create a
> new folder and I'd add any special drivers I might need, I'm also going to
> include msjava.exe and it's upgrade file. Then I'll add the Nero setup
> file, AVG setup file, Ad-Aware setup, SpywareBlaster, WinZip setup, Adobe
> Reader and so forth. With a DVD you can add a lot of setup and
> installation files.
>
> When I'm finished I can instruct AutoStreamer to finish creating the ISO
> then burn it to DVD. It will have all my stuff on one handy disc.
>
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>
> "xfile" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Harry:
>>
>> Thanks so much for the page, and I am still doing it.
>>
>> I was stopped by the burning process although autostreamer has done a
>> great job on slipstreaming SP1 with SP2, and I did get the image file :)
>>
>> But I did not know how to exactly burn a bootable DVD from the image
>> file, as previous articles are assuming using other ways for the image
>> from the original CD.
>>
>> I guess all I have to do is to burn a data DVD from the image source.
>>
>> Will post back for the result.
>>
>> But thanks for all the suggestions and tips provided by all of you.
>>
>>
>> "Harry Ohrn" >
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
>>>> an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came
>>>> out. I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't
>>>> possibly work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest
>>>> things available as freeware. It should get more recognition.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I just added this page to my site Jack
>>>
>>> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
>>> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[xfile]

Hi:

IT IS DONE :)

Although I have not tried to install the OS or boot from it, but it does
show the familiar installation menu when I inserted the newly burned DVD
into the drive.

I would assume it will work or otherwise the menu won't show up.

Thanks so much for all the suggestions and tips from all of you, and in
particular from Harry.

In appreciation, I'd ask our marketing department to find a chance for
writing an article about how to slipstream XP in our company newsletter
which is designed for business and technology executives of small companies.

If it's ok with you, it would also link to your page
(http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm) for their reference, as
well as to AutoStreamer's page for more publicity.

Please do let me know if it's ok to cross-link your page.

Again, thanks for the help from all of you.



"Harry Ohrn" >
...
> Yes you will use the same procedure for burning a DVD. You have to have an
> app that can burn an image file which is what the ISO is. CDBurnerXP Pro
> will burn the image correctly to DVD as well as CD.
>
> AutoStreamer has an option that you might really like if you use a DVD. On
> the first screen the third option has a check box. If you check it the
> creation of the ISO will be paused after the Service Pack files are
> integrated into the i386 directory. At this point you can add files to the
> directory that AutoStreamer is using to house the temp files before it
> finally creates the finished ISO. By default the location is
> C:\$Autostreamer$
>
> While the process is paused you can add files. For example I can create a
> new folder and I'd add any special drivers I might need, I'm also going to
> include msjava.exe and it's upgrade file. Then I'll add the Nero setup
> file, AVG setup file, Ad-Aware setup, SpywareBlaster, WinZip setup, Adobe
> Reader and so forth. With a DVD you can add a lot of setup and
> installation files.
>
> When I'm finished I can instruct AutoStreamer to finish creating the ISO
> then burn it to DVD. It will have all my stuff on one handy disc.
>
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>
> "xfile" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Harry:
>>
>> Thanks so much for the page, and I am still doing it.
>>
>> I was stopped by the burning process although autostreamer has done a
>> great job on slipstreaming SP1 with SP2, and I did get the image file :)
>>
>> But I did not know how to exactly burn a bootable DVD from the image
>> file, as previous articles are assuming using other ways for the image
>> from the original CD.
>>
>> I guess all I have to do is to burn a data DVD from the image source.
>>
>> Will post back for the result.
>>
>> But thanks for all the suggestions and tips provided by all of you.
>>
>>
>> "Harry Ohrn" >
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to slipstream
>>>> an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2 first came
>>>> out. I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This can't
>>>> possibly work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the slickest
>>>> things available as freeware. It should get more recognition.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I just added this page to my site Jack
>>>
>>> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
>>> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[Harry Ohrn]

You should try booting with it. Just because it will autorun from the
desktop doesn't mean it is bootable. You can boot it to the License
Agreement and then cancel if you wish. No harm will be done.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"xfile" > wrote in message
...
> Hi:
>
> IT IS DONE :)
>
> Although I have not tried to install the OS or boot from it, but it does
> show the familiar installation menu when I inserted the newly burned DVD
> into the drive.
>
> I would assume it will work or otherwise the menu won't show up.
>
> Thanks so much for all the suggestions and tips from all of you, and in
> particular from Harry.
>
> In appreciation, I'd ask our marketing department to find a chance for
> writing an article about how to slipstream XP in our company newsletter
> which is designed for business and technology executives of small
> companies.
>
> If it's ok with you, it would also link to your page
> (http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm) for their reference, as
> well as to AutoStreamer's page for more publicity.
>
> Please do let me know if it's ok to cross-link your page.
>
> Again, thanks for the help from all of you.
>
>
>
> "Harry Ohrn" >
> ...
>> Yes you will use the same procedure for burning a DVD. You have to have
>> an app that can burn an image file which is what the ISO is. CDBurnerXP
>> Pro will burn the image correctly to DVD as well as CD.
>>
>> AutoStreamer has an option that you might really like if you use a DVD.
>> On the first screen the third option has a check box. If you check it the
>> creation of the ISO will be paused after the Service Pack files are
>> integrated into the i386 directory. At this point you can add files to
>> the directory that AutoStreamer is using to house the temp files before
>> it finally creates the finished ISO. By default the location is
>> C:\$Autostreamer$
>>
>> While the process is paused you can add files. For example I can create a
>> new folder and I'd add any special drivers I might need, I'm also going
>> to include msjava.exe and it's upgrade file. Then I'll add the Nero setup
>> file, AVG setup file, Ad-Aware setup, SpywareBlaster, WinZip setup, Adobe
>> Reader and so forth. With a DVD you can add a lot of setup and
>> installation files.
>>
>> When I'm finished I can instruct AutoStreamer to finish creating the ISO
>> then burn it to DVD. It will have all my stuff on one handy disc.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
>> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>>
>>
>> "xfile" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Hi Harry:
>>>
>>> Thanks so much for the page, and I am still doing it.
>>>
>>> I was stopped by the burning process although autostreamer has done a
>>> great job on slipstreaming SP1 with SP2, and I did get the image file :)
>>>
>>> But I did not know how to exactly burn a bootable DVD from the image
>>> file, as previous articles are assuming using other ways for the image
>>> from the original CD.
>>>
>>> I guess all I have to do is to burn a data DVD from the image source.
>>>
>>> Will post back for the result.
>>>
>>> But thanks for all the suggestions and tips provided by all of you.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Harry Ohrn" >
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> "Jack Gillis" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>>
>>>>> Very few people bring up Autostreamer when describing how to
>>>>> slipstream an SP but, Fortunately, someone did mention it when SP2
>>>>> first came out. I downloaded it, ran it and sat back and said, "This
>>>>> can't possibly work -- it is too easy." I think it is one of the
>>>>> slickest things available as freeware. It should get more
>>>>> recognition.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I just added this page to my site Jack
>>>>
>>>> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
>>>> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>