Wednesday, July 28, 2010
How to create a slipstream CD
A slipstream CD means a Windows XP installation CD with Service Pack 2 already integrated.
For this you need the full (Network) Service Pack 2 file (266 MB), which can be downloaded from:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A
These articles describe the procedure:
- http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20040908/index.html
- http://www.neowin.net/forum/?showtopic=188337 (uses helper program AutoStreamer, one of the best ways to do the slipstreaming, available fromwww.autopatcher.com)
- http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49 (uses helper program nLite)
For more descriptions, try:
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Windows+XP%22+%22Service+Pack+2%22+slipstream
Note: You cannot use the /integrate switch to slipstream Windows XP SP2 into a folder with Windows XP on a Windows 2000 computer. Use a Windows XP computer to do the slipstreaming or locate a workaround.
If all else fails
If this entire document doesn't solve your problem, your only remaining choice is to uninstall Service Pack 2 again. At least you gain some peace and more time to look for a better solution.
Click on Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Software, and make sure that you have Show Updates selected at the top, if you have that choice at all. Then try to remove Service Pack 2 from there.
If that fails, roll back the computer, using System Restore.
If the computer cannot boot, try Safe Mode. To get into Safe mode, tap the [F8] key repeatedly or hold it down while the computer is booting. Then select Safe Mode from the boot menu. In Safe Mode uninstall the Service Pack.
If that also fails or if you want to know more details, check the next subchapters below for detailed information on how to uninstall the service pack.
If you cannot or don't want to uninstall Service Pack 2, you can perform a repair installation of Windows XP. Remnants of Service Pack 2 may still cause some problems, warning and error messages in the system event log, but these should go away once you have successfully reinstalled Service Pack 2.
If your computer then works as it did before, you have again gained some time. If it doesn't, or even if it does, but you cannot find any other possible cause, do arepair installation.
The repair installation overwrites Service Pack 2 files and may leave your computer with some functions not working and a few error messages repeatedly being logged, so you should then reinstall Service Pack 2.
Links
A Microsoft web site dedicated to Service Pack 2:
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=windowsxpsp2
How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875355/
Particularly important is this site with links to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) news on Service Pack 2 related issues. Check for your computer's and peripherals' manufacturers:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx
Device drivers known to cause instability in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883775/
Monday, July 26, 2010
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Ultimate List Of Windows 7 Tips and Tricks
Windows 7 has just been released to the general public and there are several tips and tricks flying around on several blogs, just like our earlier ultimate lists where we collect and share some of the best tips and tricks for a product, here are some of the best tips and tricks for Windows 7.
Windows 7 Features Walkthrough
Want to learn what is new in Windows 7? The How-To-Geek has put up a comprehensive screenshot tour, which walks you through the new features in Windows 7. Take a look at what you should expect from Windows 7 beta to learn more.
10 Things You Should Know Before Installing Windows 7
Windows 7 is in beta, and there are bound to be several things which will not work. The Windows 7 center has a list of 10 things you should know before you install Windows 7.
Dual Boot Windows 7 With Windows XP and Vista
Windows 7 is still in beta and it would be a tad bit early to get a brand new PC to just run Windows 7, so it makes more sense for users to stick to a current machine and dual boot Windows 7 with the current operating system. Adam Pash from Lifehacker has put up a nice tutorial using which you can dual boot Windows 7 with Windows XP and Vista.
What are Windows 7 System Requirements?
Windows 7 is not as resource hungry as Windows Vista, and you can run Windows 7 on a really low configuration. Learn more about the Windows 7 System Requirements.
How To Get Genuine Windows 7 Beta Product Key?
If you have downloaded Windows 7 Beta 32-bit or 64-bit, you will not be able to run it unless you use a valid product key, read our earlier guide to know, how you can get a Genuine Windows 7 Beta Product Key.
List of Compatible Anti-Virus for Windows 7
Windows is one of the most exploited operating system and you definitely cannot survive online threats without a good anti-virus and anti-spyware software. The How-To-Geek lists has compiled a list of Anti-virus softwares compatible with Windows 7.
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