xp sp2 install

Question

After windows update automatically installs the new update I get this grey bar overlying the task bar.  I can't access the task bar.  Also, many of the programs stop working.  I have repeatedly restored and have been able to salvage the system but now it installed the update again and wipped out all my restore points.  I don't know what to do to get rid of the bar and make my system work again.

Flooby · Answer

It might help to know the specific system model you're referring to, but for starters, did you make sure the most recent BIOS version is on the system?  If not, it should be.  On occasion, the only way to resolve something like this is to format the drive and reinstall Windows, then make sure you get any applicable Service Packs installed immediately after the core OS.

pjaques-comcast.net · Answer

You could trying doing a repair installation before doing an Upgrade or New installation.

Insert your Windows XP compact disc (CD) into your CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer.
When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message is displayed on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
Press ENTER at 'To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.'
At this point an option to press R to enter the Recovery Console is displayed. Do not select this option.
On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.
Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press the R key to repair Windows XP.

If your Original Window XP CD is SP1 you will need to create another CD that slipstreams SP2 with your original Windows XP CD. The below link explains how to "Slipstream Windows XP SP2 and Creating a bootable CD".

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windowsxp/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

VBdotNet · Answer

@TallyWacker wrote:

If your Original Window XP CD is SP1 you will need to create another CD that slipstreams SP2 with your original Windows XP CD. The below link explains how to "Slipstream Windows XP SP2 and Creating a bootable CD".

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/windowsxp/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

The part in the link that says:

If you get the error:

This service pack can't be integrated error

This is caused by the fact that your Windows XP CD contains updates that will be automatically installed when you run setup. This type of CD's will usually be from larger OEM suppliers (like Dell, HP, or others).

You cannot use this type of CD to create a slipstreamed SP2 install.

is incorrect. You cannot use an automated tool that does not handle non-integrated service packs. You CAN use the manual method as described in this link to create an SP2 slipstreamed CD from the Dell Reinstallation CD.

Message Edited by VBdotNet on 05-03-2005 12:42 AM

pjaques-comcast.net · Answer

Hi VBdotNet,

Thanks for clarification. You are correct that the above instructions were wrong about not being able to slipstream DELL OEM restore CDs. I should have pointed this out or found a more accurate post on slipstreaming SP2. The below statement covers what versions of Windows XP can be slipstreamed.

All classic versions of WindowsXP are suited to slipstreaming, so it does not matter whether it is an OEM version of WindowsXP Home or an update version of XP Professional. Even volume licenses for larger companies are supported.

I have a 'DELL Reinstallation CD - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition including SP1' and I was able to slipstream SP2 using the above procedure, without any errors.

Even thought 'RESTORE CD' and 'REINSTALLATION CD' are sometimes used interchangeable, there is a difference between the two.

A Restore CD cannot perform a repair installation or upgrade, and restores your Dell system to its original state.
A Reinstallation CD can perform a repair installation or upgrade and does not install all the Dell software, drivers that were originally installed. The Re-installation CD requires that you need to install the software and drivers that come on separate DELL CDs after reinstalling the Windows XP OS.

Do the instructions you posted cover how to slipstream SP2 with a DELL RESTORE CD by my definition?

Thank you for you post.

VBdotNet · Answer

Do the instructions you posted cover how to slipstream SP2 with a DELL RESTORE CD by my definition?

No. I have not seen a Dell Restore CD - by your definition.

Dell's Reinstallation CD is an XP install CD with OEM included items - like not needing to enter the product key. It works just like the retail version of Windows XP. After completing the install you have to load the Dell-specific drivers for your model.

The term 'Restore CD' has been diluted over time. Originally a restore CD was a static (ie: ghost) image of the hard drive from the vendor, but many vendors now just provide an XP install CD with their label and still call it a restore CD. They even design their machines to be generic so that no additional drivers are needed.

So, on my page I refer to both the reinstallation CD and restore CD - implying that one needs to examine their discs to see what they actually have. It is also why I ended up having to add this link to the page - to show people how to determine if their install/restore CD had an integrated or non-integrated service pack.

Message Edited by VBdotNet on 05-03-2005 06:25 PM

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