How to Make WinXP with SP3 Setup CD

**tecknomage** · 07-07-2008, 07:44 AM

Through Microsoft Help Groups I found a way to make a Windows XP with SP3 boot Setup CD

Why do you need one? There are various functions in WinXP that if you use them will ask you to mount your Setup CD, but it will ask for the
SP3 version IF you have SP3 installed.

The utility you need is nLite 1.4.7 (for personal use only, see EULA)

The site has a guide and download. WARNING - The downloads from the nLite site seemed to be corrupted, the installs did not work. Also, the online instructions are for an older version but still apply.

But I did find an alternative download site where the nLite 1.4.7 Installer DID work, from Softpedia.

nLite will not only slipstream SP3 into your original copy of WinXP, but includes the ability to tweak configuration settings so the install will look like you want it to. Just some of the tweaks are; screen resolution, classic menu & Explorer look, pre-setting your [Start] menu options, PRE-ENTERING your WinXP KEY, and (tada!) disabling the "OOBE" (Out of Body Experience) aka the Windows Tour.

nLite is very easy to use IF you are familiar with the ins-and-outs of WinXP.

What you'll need:

WinXP installed on your system (of course)
Your original WinXP Setup CD and Product Key
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed
A copy of SP3 update
At least 2gb of free hard drive space (they say 1gb but that's pushing the limits). Note, the ISO file and the contents of the source folder (Setup CD contents, do not remove the folder itself) may be removed after you have your new WinXP w/SP3 CD.
A CD-ROM CD-R drive, and you may need a DVD-R drive if the ISO file created by nLite is greater than 700mb CD limit

Make sure you read and follow the online instructions, suggest you print the pages.

NOTES:

As said before, the online instructions are for version 1 of nLite, so the screenshots will not match, but the steps are still applicable. Especially note the creation of the destination folder (where nLite will copy your Setup CD) prior to starting nLite.

IF YOU ARE SLIPSTREAMING SP3, you should SKIP the hotfix steps. SP3 rolls-up all previous WinXP updates.

The online instructions do not mention that you can add any personal addons (installers for apps/utilities) to the CD. But careful if you do NOT have a DVD writer since this may make the ISO file greater than 700mb CD limit. I added the .NET Framework 2.0 installer, Adobe Reader, and a few other utilities I wanted handy if I use my new WinXP Pro w/SP3 Setup CD. nLite 1.4.7 does have a note about when to add your own addon, just prior to making the ISO image.

The "Unattend" step in nLite is where you can tweak your new Setup, including entering your WinXP KEY, "Skip OOBE" and much more.

The very last step creates a bootable ISO image that can be written to a blank CD-R or DVD-R. nLite 1.4.7 also includes writing the ISO image for those who do not have their own CD/DVD writing utility.

I found nLite extremely easy to use, but then I am very familiar with the methodology because we use Microsoft OPK to OEM WinXP Pro SP2 where I work. OPK is very similar to nLite but for commercial use and licensed by MS.

**TheAtheist** · 07-08-2008, 04:37 AM

EDIT: I have read up on Nlite and now understand the purpose of the software, so expect further advice from me once i have reread the article

comments: I have tried the download from the Nlite website, and the program installed and loaded correctly. Perhaps another member of the team could try the download as well, as i think it would be better to send readers to download from the developers website, if such a link exists and it works. I used Opera, so if other could try other browsers, that would be excellent. I have AVG'ed the download from the developers site, and it passed all the checks, so there is nothing malicious in the file, but corrupt, needs to be clarified.

**TheAtheist** · 07-08-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecknomage

How to: Make WinXP with SP3 Setup CD

Through Microsoft Help Groups I found a way to make a Windows XP with SP3 boot Setup CD [grin removed!]

Why do you need one? There are various functions in Windows XP that if you use them will ask you to mount your Setup CD, but it will ask for the SP3 version IF you have SP3 installed.

The utility you need is nLite 1.4.7 (for personal use only, see EULA)

The site has a guide and download. WARNING - The downloads from the nLite site seemed to be corrupted, the installs did not work. Also, the online instructions are for an older version but still apply.

But I did find an alternative download site where the nLite 1.4.7 Installer DID work, from Softpedia.

nLite will not only slipstream SP3 into your original copy of Windows XP, but includes the ability to tweak configuration settings so the install will look like you want it to. Just some of the tweaks are; screen resolution, classic menu & Explorer look, pre-setting your [Start] menu options, PRE-ENTERING your Windows XP KEY, and disabling the Windows Tour. refered to by Nlite as the "OOBE" (Out of Body Experience).

nLite is very easy to use IF you are familiar with the ins-and-outs of Windows XP.

What you'll need:

Windows XP installed on your system [of course removed as felt unnessecary in this situation]
Your original Windows XP Setup CD and Product Key
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed
A copy of SP3 update
At least 2GB of free hard drive space (they say 1 GB but that's pushing the limits). Note, the ISO file and the contents of the source folder (Setup CD contents, do not remove the folder itself) may be removed after you have your new Windows XP w/SP3 CD.
A CD-ROM CD-R drive, and you may need a DVD-R drive if the ISO file created by nLite is greater than 700mb CD limit

Make sure you read and follow the online instructions, suggest you print the pages.

NOTES:

As said before, the online instructions are for version 1 of nLite, so the screenshots will not match, but the steps are still applicable. Especially note the creation of the destination folder (where nLite will copy your Setup CD) prior to starting nLite.

If you are slipstreaming SP3, you should SKIP the hotfix steps. SP3 rolls-up all previous Windows XP updates.

The online instructions do not mention that you can add any personal addons (installers for applications/utilities) to the CD. But careful if you do NOT have a DVD writer since this may make the ISO file greater than 700mb CD limit. I added the .NET Framework 2.0 installer, Adobe Reader, and a few other utilities I wanted handy if I use my new Windows XP Pro with SP3 Setup CD. nLite 1.4.7 does have a note about when to add your own addon, just prior to making the ISO image.

The "Unattend" step in nLite is where you can tweak your new Setup, including entering your Windows XP KEY, "Skip OOBE" and much more.

The very last step creates a bootable ISO image that can be written to a blank CD-R or DVD-R. nLite 1.4.7 also includes writing the ISO image for those who do not have their own CD/DVD writing utility.

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**DonaldG** · 08-28-2008, 03:47 AM

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07-07-2008, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
tecknomage TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 679 OS: WinXP Pro SP3	How to Make WinXP with SP3 Setup CD Through Microsoft Help Groups I found a way to make a Windows XP with SP3 boot Setup CD Why do you need one? There are various functions in WinXP that if you use them will ask you to mount your Setup CD, but it will ask for the SP3 version IF you have SP3 installed. The utility you need is nLite 1.4.7 (for personal use only, see EULA) The site has a guide and download. WARNING - The downloads from the nLite site seemed to be corrupted, the installs did not work. Also, the online instructions are for an older version but still apply. But I did find an alternative download site where the nLite 1.4.7 Installer DID work, from Softpedia. nLite will not only slipstream SP3 into your original copy of WinXP, but includes the ability to tweak configuration settings so the install will look like you want it to. Just some of the tweaks are; screen resolution, classic menu & Explorer look, pre-setting your [Start] menu options, PRE-ENTERING your WinXP KEY, and (tada!) disabling the "OOBE" (Out of Body Experience) aka the Windows Tour. nLite is very easy to use IF you are familiar with the ins-and-outs of WinXP. What you'll need: WinXP installed on your system (of course) Your original WinXP Setup CD and Product Key Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed A copy of SP3 update At least 2gb of free hard drive space (they say 1gb but that's pushing the limits). Note, the ISO file and the contents of the source folder (Setup CD contents, do not remove the folder itself) may be removed after you have your new WinXP w/SP3 CD. A CD-ROM CD-R drive, and you may need a DVD-R drive if the ISO file created by nLite is greater than 700mb CD limit Make sure you read and follow the online instructions, suggest you print the pages. NOTES: As said before, the online instructions are for version 1 of nLite, so the screenshots will not match, but the steps are still applicable. Especially note the creation of the destination folder (where nLite will copy your Setup CD) prior to starting nLite. IF YOU ARE SLIPSTREAMING SP3, you should SKIP the hotfix steps. SP3 rolls-up all previous WinXP updates. The online instructions do not mention that you can add any personal addons (installers for apps/utilities) to the CD. But careful if you do NOT have a DVD writer since this may make the ISO file greater than 700mb CD limit. I added the .NET Framework 2.0 installer, Adobe Reader, and a few other utilities I wanted handy if I use my new WinXP Pro w/SP3 Setup CD. nLite 1.4.7 does have a note about when to add your own addon, just prior to making the ISO image. The "Unattend" step in nLite is where you can tweak your new Setup, including entering your WinXP KEY, "Skip OOBE" and much more. The very last step creates a bootable ISO image that can be written to a blank CD-R or DVD-R. nLite 1.4.7 also includes writing the ISO image for those who do not have their own CD/DVD writing utility. I found nLite extremely easy to use, but then I am very familiar with the methodology because we use Microsoft OPK to OEM WinXP Pro SP2 where I work. OPK is very similar to nLite but for commercial use and licensed by MS. __________________ Tecknomage Computer System Specialist IT Technician

07-08-2008, 04:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheAtheist TSF Articles Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portishead, Bristol Posts: 1,202 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: How to Make WinXP with SP3 Setup CD EDIT: I have read up on Nlite and now understand the purpose of the software, so expect further advice from me once i have reread the article comments: I have tried the download from the Nlite website, and the program installed and loaded correctly. Perhaps another member of the team could try the download as well, as i think it would be better to send readers to download from the developers website, if such a link exists and it works. I used Opera, so if other could try other browsers, that would be excellent. I have AVG'ed the download from the developers site, and it passed all the checks, so there is nothing malicious in the file, but corrupt, needs to be clarified. __________________ Submit New Articles "Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else." - James M. Barrie Join the TSF folding team - Team 85015 Last edited by TheAtheist : 07-08-2008 at 07:55 AM.

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