Slipstreaming SP3

Has anyone tried to slipstream SP3? I've heard there are problems using nLite. I would have just used the sticky guide on here if that wasn't the case. I found this guide after searching the net, but I don't know if it works: http://www.howtohaven.com/system/slipstream-xp-service-pack-3.shtml

I would also like to include some of the drivers already installed on my laptop in the slipstream if possible. In case it makes any difference (don't think it does), I will be using an XP Pro SP2 CD as my windows CD.

Thanks for the help.

 

Well, my EeePC is running great so far and that's using SP3 + nLite + removing and editing things I don't want.

 

Yes, I'm on a downgraded Satellite m205 from vista to xp sp3.
I have used Nlite and sp2 cd for slipstreaming, as well as sata drivers that otherwise windows setup wouldn't recognize my h.d.

Do remember sp3 is not officially out because of a stupid bug... that shouldn't really matter to anyone. anyhow for me it runs a-ok.

 

Just to doublecheck, does this mean that some of you have slipstreamed SP3 onto an install CD, and successfully installed and activated Windows?

For some reason my clean installation (from a slipstreamed disc with SP3) refuses to activate. Can't work out why, and wondering if it's because of SP3 somehow.

So if any of you have successfully activated Windows *with SP3 already installed*, could you give me a yell?

 

Are you trying to slipstream onto a machine using Vista or Windows 2008? nLite is having some problems doing that right now.

If not, then one person slipstreamed SP2 + XP, then SP3+ XP and it worked for them.

By activated I'm guessing you're talking about inputting the keyright: http://www.msfn.org/board/accepting-the-license-key-agreement-during-XP-SP3-t116697.html

Here's another thread on it: http://www.msfn.org/board/slipstream-SP3-into-corp-pro-sp2-t112325.html

 

No, no Vista or Win2k8 involved.

It's an XP Professional (not corporate which all the pirates use) cd, I slipstreamed SP3 onto it *and made no other changes in nlite*.
And I'm installing it on a virtual machine I created just for this purpose, so there were no previous OS on it.
And I made the disc in while running XP as well.

And no, I don't mean entering the license key during installation, but the "please activate Windows" crap that comes up afterwards, and prevents you from visiting Windows Update until you've done it.

 

hi wat do u mean editing things u don;t want? is there a way to restore Input method editor (IME)?

 

Like removing things you don't need. System Restore and that IME are some examples I removed from my installation.

However, in your case you can restore IME. You can download it here.

 

hmm weird...i manage to install it..but i cant get it to switch inputs with left alt +shift.

i used to be able to switch to them with the EN and CH and the taskbar...now there's only the "?"

 

Ok... I integrated SP3, WMP11, IE7 and the 1 extra hotfix into my Windows CD.

I have a few questions regarding polishing this up:

-Does anyone know if it is possible to integrage Windows Installer 3.0 (or is it 3.1)?
-If yes to the prior question, do you know if it is possible to integrate the .NET Framework?
-If the prior questions are not possible, how can I go about doing a silent install immediately after OS installation? I found guides to do it with the .NET Framework, but not Windows Installer.
-Once having the file win51ip.SP3, is there any benefit or consequence to removing the file WIN51IP.SP2?