Clean install of XP

MoRT489 · 9 Feb 2008 at 07:55

So I want to do a clean install of windows but the version i have is SP1. So when i install all the windows updates should i install all of the updates before installing SP2 or can i install SP2 as soon as winupdate says its available?

Simian · 9 Feb 2008 at 08:16

SP2 has all the updates from SP1-SP2 in it!... So just install it when it says!...

Stormrider · 9 Feb 2008 at 09:43

Better yet, create a slipstreamed xp install with sp2 if you can:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

basmic · 9 Feb 2008 at 11:14

Download an ISO of Windows XP - which is fully legal IIRC, as long as you use your own serial number.

Then slipstream SP2 into the ISO, and burn.

MoRT489 · 9 Feb 2008 at 14:30

Thanks for the guide but that seems like it would take a lot of time and rather than walking away and leaving it installing/dling i would have to spend a lot of time making copies etc.

What is the actual benefit of slipstreaming SP2?

BigBoy · 9 Feb 2008 at 19:32

look at Nlite best and fastest way to integrate and add drivers and just about anything you want. Also take a look at the RyanVM Update Pack to add 99% of update for the last few months.

If your just adding drivers and updates +SP2 then the process will take about 30mins including burning the CD.

TheVoice · 9 Feb 2008 at 20:08

You can get the standalone SP2 installer, it's usually the first thing I'd run after re-installing XP SP1 on my PC. Switched to Vista now though.