I don't know if you've successfully slipstream your SP1a with SP2 or not, but I'd like to share some knowledge.
I also used AutoStreamer to slipstream the service packs. But not all OEM CDs can be used directly as Windows source (as it happened with me). There was no error in the slipstreaming process, but I ended up with an ISO file that was still SP1a. The easiest way to see if the slipstream is successful, open the ISO file and see if there is a file called WIN51IP.SP2. If so, then you're good to go; just follow the next step in burning the ISO file to a CD (http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html)
If the ISO file does not have WIN51IP.SP2 in it, then your XP SP1a CD from Dell cannot be used for slipstreaming. A way around that is to copy the entire content of the SP1a CD to a folder, then delete certain files from it (obviously these are files added/modified by Dell) and replace them with new files from another XP CD (instructions: http://vbdotnet.home.comcast.net/XP_SP2.htm). Then use that SP1a folder as your Windows source when using AutoStreamer. When you're done, open the ISO file and you'll see the WIN51IP.SP2 file in there.
Note: the irony to this step is that you have to get a hold of another (non-OEM) XP CD :p ...so borrow from someone
You certainly know your way around the pc - I'm not techy but get the idea.
Thank you for taking the time to write and I'm sure other viewers more capable than I will benefit from yor note.
Btw, I was advised that resolution has to do with the problem SOME of us are experiencing-a wide screen which causes us to use the bottom scroll bar to read messages. Do you have any insight as to when this software problem will be rectified?
I'm unclear about your widescreen problem... did it happen after you install your slipstreamed XP or is it a display problem in general? Because I installed my slipstreamed XP and it was okay. If your monitor is a widescreen, XP should automatically re-adjust the minimum optimal screen resolution for your monitor.
In any case, try adjusting the resolution setting on the display properties. Hope this helps.
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Shucks . . make it simple . . AutoStreamer does the work for you
Instructions here
wrs
Message Edited by simpswr on 09-29-2005 02:49 PM
npd424
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The article does not mention sp1a which is my original os disk-would this work also?
Thank you
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I don't know if you've successfully slipstream your SP1a with SP2 or not, but I'd like to share some knowledge.
I also used AutoStreamer to slipstream the service packs. But not all OEM CDs can be used directly as Windows source (as it happened with me). There was no error in the slipstreaming process, but I ended up with an ISO file that was still SP1a. The easiest way to see if the slipstream is successful, open the ISO file and see if there is a file called WIN51IP.SP2. If so, then you're good to go; just follow the next step in burning the ISO file to a CD (http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html)
If the ISO file does not have WIN51IP.SP2 in it, then your XP SP1a CD from Dell cannot be used for slipstreaming. A way around that is to copy the entire content of the SP1a CD to a folder, then delete certain files from it (obviously these are files added/modified by Dell) and replace them with new files from another XP CD (instructions: http://vbdotnet.home.comcast.net/XP_SP2.htm). Then use that SP1a folder as your Windows source when using AutoStreamer. When you're done, open the ISO file and you'll see the WIN51IP.SP2 file in there.
Note: the irony to this step is that you have to get a hold of another (non-OEM) XP CD :p ...so borrow from someone
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I'm unclear about your widescreen problem... did it happen after you install your slipstreamed XP or is it a display problem in general? Because I installed my slipstreamed XP and it was okay. If your monitor is a widescreen, XP should automatically re-adjust the minimum optimal screen resolution for your monitor.
In any case, try adjusting the resolution setting on the display properties. Hope this helps.
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September 13th, 2006 12:00