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    Are we going to be able to buy XP w/ SP3 integrated?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dpilot83, May 11, 2008.

  1. dpilot83

    dpilot83 Notebook Consultant

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    I need another XP license within a month or so and I'd just as soon buy a disc with SP3 integrated as I'd rather not deal with slipstreaming it if I don't have to. Anyone else have any ideas for that?
     
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    dougy86 Notebook Guru

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    well its already being "shared" online (referring to Windows XP Professional w/SP3) so there's no reason there isn't one
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    if they do release a sp3 disk, they will charge more for it.

    slipstreaming sounds daunting, but it is very easy. thats the way to go.

    use nlite to help you, you can even make an "unattended" install cd (you can input all the info into nlite and the cd you burn will fill it out automatically when needed an continue, so don't have to sit there and type in info every 5 minutes for the installer to continue)
     
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    dpilot83 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the replies. Took awhile for me to respond, been pretty busy around here. Anyways, I understand how to slipstream with nlite as I've done that before. I just figured if they were going to be for sale in the next month I'd just wait because I need another license anyways. I imagine you're right though, it will probably be more expensive.
     
    dpilot83, May 14, 2008
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