Forum: UltraISO
Topic: How to slipstream Windows XP SP2 with UltraISO
started by: xoben
Posted by xoben on Jul. 02 2004,10:39
Step1: Copying the Source Files
1. Insert your WindowsXP CD
2. If prompted, do not install WindowsXP
3. Create a directory on the hard drive and copy the entire contents of the CD to that directory
   For example, use c:\winxp

Step 2: Download the Service Pack
1. Download the latest Service Pack from Microsoft's web site.
 This should be one large executable file named as WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe.
2. Run the executable with a -x at the end.
  e.g. "WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe -x"  (no quotes)
3. It will first verify the integrity of the file.
4. Then you will be prompted for a location to extract the Service Pack.  
   For the example, use c:\xp_sp2
5. Click on OK when the extraction is complete

Step 3: Performing the SlipStream
1. Given the previous examples, go to the  c:\xp_sp2\i386\update directory
2. Run:
update.exe -integrate:c:\winxp
3. When it is finished, you will see the message The Integrated install has completed successfully

Step 4: Extracting a boot file
1. Start UltraISO.
2. For version 7.21 SR-2, choose 'Bootable'->'Extract boot file from CD/DVD'
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For previous version,
2. Press F5 or select 'Tools'->'Make CD Image'
  and Check 'Extract Boot Image' at the "Make CD Image" dialog

3. Set output file as c:\boot.bif
4. Click 'Extract'
   The boot file should be 2KB large
5. Click 'Return' to close the dialog

Step 5: Making a bootable ISO
1. Change to C:\winxp at lower (local) area
2. Press F3 to add all files and folders under c:\winxp to upper (image) area. You can also do it by Drag & Drop  .
3. Use 'Bootable'->'Load boot file' from main menu
4. The "Load Boot File" dialog apears
5. Select c:\boot.bif, and click 'OK'  
6. Press 'Ctrl+S' to save the ISO file
  For example, named as c:\wxp_sp2.iso

Step 6: Burning the ISO image
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For Roxio users only:
1. Firstly, please make sure you are using lastest version (7.2.1.819 and above), you can grab it from  links on < http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/download.htm >
2. Use 'Options'->'Configuration' from main menu, a dialog will apear
3. Click 'Detect' button, UltraISO will ask you to confirm using Easy CD/DVD Creator,WinOnCD or Easy Media Creator as default burning software, answer 'Yes'
4. Click 'OK' to close this dialog  

5. Put a blank CD-R disc to your recorder, and press F7 to burn

Posted by MadBurner on Aug. 09 2004,17:57
Is there any need to remove the WIN51IP.SP1 file from the ISO?

Thanks!
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Posted by xoben on Aug. 09 2004,19:20
If you slipsteam SP2 to initial XP CDs, only win51ip.sp2 is created.
Posted by MadBurner on Aug. 10 2004,13:04
I SlipStreamed SP2 to a Windows XP SP1 CD.

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Posted by xoben on Aug. 11 2004,05:01
The .sp1 file is harmless, you can keep it there.
On the other hand, this file is not used by SP2 setup program, you can delete it if you want to.
Posted by skinny9280 on Aug. 20 2004,05:12
Is there a similar method to slipstream 2k with sp4?  I wasn't able to find a "update" file on the disk.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!:D
Posted by skinny9280 on Aug. 20 2004,05:25
I found it!  for those who are interested:  http://www.geocities.com/ziyadhosein/slipstream.htm  :p
Posted by Hannes on Aug. 21 2004,17:12
Here's an even easier way to slipstream in SP2 if you don't want to do any work manually:

< http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337 >

This utility will automatically slipstream in SP1 or SP2 for XP and also works with Windows 2000 and supposedly with Server 2003. All you have to do is point it to your XP or Win2K CD or a directory containg the files and tell it where you have the SP and it will automatically slipstream in the SP for you and create a bootable ISO.

Note: I noticed that when you point it to SP2 it identifies it as a SP2 Pre-release but it still works fine. I guess it's just that it was released before SP2 was and so it does not know what the final released build is.

I tried it and it works like a charm. Enjoy!

Hannes
Posted by chadox on Aug. 22 2004,11:46
Just tested out the method posted above in the first post with Windows 2000.  There's only one modification that needs to be made to the command to make it work with Windows 2000.

Original command (works for Windows XP)
update.exe -integrate:c:\winxp

That command does not work with Windows 2000.

Revising the command to read as shown below will work for Windows 2000:
update.exe -s:c:\winxp

Again, the only thing that needs to be changed is the -integrate needs to be changed to -s.  Obviously, make sure your path where the Windows 2000 source files can be located is correct also.

-ChadOx
Posted by AL-SHAKANKIERY on Sep. 09 2004,18:32
Sorry

What is the meaning of slipstream in plain English PLEASE?? [B]
Posted by BSquirle on Sep. 16 2004,12:50
Quote (Guest @ Sep. 09 2004,23:32)
Sorry

What is the meaning of slipstream in plain English PLEASE?? [B]

A slipstreamed copy of Windows XP has all the updates (until the service pack you slipstreamed) in it.
Thus you don't have to install everything when your system is installed, since the updates were integrated in the setup files.

So slipstreaming means:
integrating updates into your windows setup.
(or simpely updating your setup files)

:)
Posted by Reynaldo on Oct. 14 2004,10:48
to integrate would be a goood def :D
Posted by Mercury on Oct. 14 2004,19:57
How to add my drivers to a slipstream Windows xp sp2 cd
(videocard,soundcard.......)
Posted by ZupyTupy on Oct. 26 2004,08:34
Quote (Guest @ Oct. 15 2004,00:57)
How to add my drivers to a slipstream Windows xp sp2 cd
(videocard,soundcard.......)

Try this: < http://unattended.msfn.org/ >
Posted by Erwin on Nov. 26 2004,12:48
Has anyone confirmed that booting form the CD actually works? I ask because I did exactly what the article said, only I used WinISO to create the image and add the bootfile. The CD would not boot, barfing "Cound not boot from CD - Code: 4"
Posted by mekkano on Dec. 03 2004,18:17
Quote (skinny9280 @ Aug. 20 2004,17:12)
Is there a similar method to slipstream 2k with sp4?  I wasn't able to find a "update" file on the disk.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!:D

Yes, there is one way to do!
Posted by sparkymab on Dec. 06 2004,19:19
Basically it Integrates the Oringinal WinXp with Xp-Sp2. when you install it Sp2 is already Done. More or less update original xp to xp-sp2 from Install.
Posted by AJD on Dec. 15 2004,09:15
Quote (Guest @ Sep. 10 2004,06:32)
Sorry

What is the meaning of slipstream in plain English PLEASE?? [B]

"Slipstream", means integrating a service pack of a operating system with the original operating system, before actually
installing the operating system.
ie: After you install the slip streamed operating system, you would already have the service pack installed...
Posted by AJD on Dec. 15 2004,09:17
Quote (Guest @ Oct. 15 2004,07:57)
How to add my drivers to a slipstream Windows xp sp2 cd
(videocard,soundcard.......)

To make a completely customizable operating systems disc
plz refer 2 Barts site , or the Windows XP preinstallation kit

Using sysprep , you can deploy custom designed operating systems , over ya single host or over the entire network.
Posted by 19111 on Feb. 03 2005,21:33
Quote (xoben @ July 02 2004,22:39)
Step1: Copying the Source Files
1. Insert your WindowsXP CD
2. If prompted, do not install WindowsXP
3. Create a directory on the hard drive and copy the entire contents of the CD to that directory
   For example, use c:\winxp

Step 2: Download the Service Pack
1. Download the latest Service Pack from Microsoft's web site.
 This should be one large executable file named as WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe.
2. Run the executable with a -x at the end.
  e.g. "WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe -x"  (no quotes)
3. It will first verify the integrity of the file.
4. Then you will be prompted for a location to extract the Service Pack.  
   For the example, use c:\xp_sp2
5. Click on OK when the extraction is complete

Step 3: Performing the SlipStream
1. Given the previous examples, go to the  c:\xp_sp2\i386\update directory
2. Run:
update.exe -integrate:c:\winxp
3. When it is finished, you will see the message The Integrated install has completed successfully

Step 4: Extracting a boot file
1. Start UltraISO.
2. For version 7.21 SR-2, choose 'Bootable'->'Extract boot file from CD/DVD'
Quote

For previous version,
2. Press F5 or select 'Tools'->'Make CD Image'
  and Check 'Extract Boot Image' at the "Make CD Image" dialog

3. Set output file as c:\boot.bif
4. Click 'Extract'
   The boot file should be 2KB large
5. Click 'Return' to close the dialog

Step 5: Making a bootable ISO
1. Change to C:\winxp at lower (local) area
2. Press F3 to add all files and folders under c:\winxp to upper (image) area. You can also do it by Drag & Drop  .
3. Use 'Bootable'->'Load boot file' from main menu
4. The "Load Boot File" dialog apears
5. Select c:\boot.bif, and click 'OK'  
6. Press 'Ctrl+S' to save the ISO file
  For example, named as c:\wxp_sp2.iso

Step 6: Burning the ISO image
Quote
For Roxio users only:
1. Firstly, please make sure you are using lastest version (7.2.1.819 and above), you can grab it from  links on < http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso/download.htm >
2. Use 'Options'->'Configuration' from main menu, a dialog will apear
3. Click 'Detect' button, UltraISO will ask you to confirm using Easy CD/DVD Creator,WinOnCD or Easy Media Creator as default burning software, answer 'Yes'
4. Click 'OK' to close this dialog  

5. Put a blank CD-R disc to your recorder, and press F7 to burn

:cool: gdfdhgd
Posted by andreyvul on Jun. 10 2005,21:51
Quote (Guest @ Nov. 26 2004,17:48)
Has anyone confirmed that booting form the CD actually works? I ask because I did exactly what the article said, only I used WinISO to create the image and add the bootfile. The CD would not boot, barfing "Cound not boot from CD - Code: 4"

WinISO adds the ";1" ISO version extension. Select "Do not add ;1 to ends of filenames" or something similar like that. I use mkisofs, parameter is "-N".
Posted by Eric Newton on Aug. 18 2005,15:58
Slipstream is applying service pack updates to an older OS install disk.

For example, Windows XP shipped with a ton of security vulnerabilities that have been patched with SP2.  However, if you try to install XP and hook it up to the internet without at least a firewall, there's still plenty of "exploiters" trolling the web for unprotected systems.  Which creates a catch-22 where you cannot download the latest service packs because the machine is most likely infected before the service pack can be retrieved.

So, a popular thing is to "PRE-Apply" Service pack 2 to the XP install process, which gives you a relatively secure base level installation...

The process of applying the Service Pack2 installation to the XP Installation process is called "Slipstreaming"
Posted by Ian Cunningham on Sep. 14 2005,13:14
I have just slipstreamed a basic windows xp sp1 with sp2, all the latest hotfixs and also a masive collection of drivers and it's still only 620megs.  I now have a version of xp that will install itself onto 99%, and all you have todo is tell it where to install and then comeback about 1hr later.

The cd also contains the following software that you can install straigh away:

Nero
AntiVir
AdAware
UltraISO
NFO reader
Unlocker 1.7.1

along with a selection of all the codecs you will ever need on your system.
Posted by Perseforis on Sep. 29 2005,00:48
Quote (Guest @ Sep. 14 2005,17:14)
I have just slipstreamed a basic windows xp sp1 with sp2, all the latest hotfixs and also a masive collection of drivers and it's still only 620megs.

along with a selection of all the codecs you will ever need on your system.


Slipstreamed using this method?  Or Bart's PE?

And codecs....where do I find good codec packs?  I've downloaded dozens of them in my time, but they all either don't contain what I need, are corrupted, or just plain don't work.
Posted by Turnip on Dec. 30 2005,16:35
It means that the Windows install files have Service Packs (SP) already installed on them, thus when you install the operating system it is up to date without the ritual rebootathon.
Posted by gilloz on Jan. 12 2006,18:54
Xoben:  You mentioned above: If you slipsteam SP2 to initial XP CDs, only win51ip.sp2 is created.  Mine says Win51IC.SP2.  Why is mine different from what you stated above?  Matter of fact there are 3 files listed at Win51/  They are:  WIN51, WIN51IC and WIN51IC.SP2.  What does this mean?  thanks
Posted by xoben on Jan. 12 2006,21:47
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Mine says Win51IC.SP2.  Why is mine different from what you stated above?

win51ip.sp2 - Windows XP Professinal Edition
Win51IC.SP2 - Windows XP Home Edition

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WIN51, WIN51IC and WIN51IC.SP2.  What does this mean?

WIN51 - signature file for all Windows XP systems
WIN51IC - Home Edition
WIN51IC.SP2 - Service Pack 2
Posted by gilloz on Jan. 13 2006,00:07
What happens if you burn a CD without the boot.bif file?  Unfortunately, I did, but my CD was able to boot up without any problems.  What's the purpose in your instructions for extracting the boot file and integrating it with the winxp and sp-2 file?
Posted by xoben on Jan. 13 2006,01:18
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What happens if you burn a CD without the boot.bif file?  Unfortunately, I did, but my CD was able to boot up without any problems.  What's the purpose in your instructions for extracting the boot file and integrating it with the winxp and sp-2 file?

'boot up' - startup your PC from power-on status, can setup Windows XP to a blank harddisk
'autorun' - display a menu under Windows environment when your CD is inserted to a CD/DVD drive
Posted by gilloz on Jan. 14 2006,12:59
I fiinally burned my CD using UltraISO.  Now, how can I verify that the boot.bif was installed?  ref. my earlier post.  Is there something on the disk I can look for to verify this.  When I followed your instructions, it created a file wxp_sp2.iso which is the one that was burned on a CD.  I don't want to wait until I have to try it on a blank Hard Drive.  I really would like to know how to verify that it is a legitmate bootable CD.  Thanks for your patience.
Posted by xoben on Jan. 14 2006,20:35
Just open the ISO, the status 'Bootable CD/DVD' instead of 'Data CD/DVD' should be displayed if it is bootable.
Posted by Tipperton on Jan. 27 2006,08:28
Does anyone know if a similar proceedure for Office (specificaly Office XP) is available?

Never mind - Found it here: < http://staff.stir.ac.uk/thomas.speirs/Slipstream_Office.htm >

Thanks!

Posted by Boofo on Feb. 09 2006,06:56
Does anyone have a link for the latest Windows XP service pack EXE? The only one I could find was for Windows Update.
Posted by urie on Feb. 09 2006,09:58
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Download it from here or order the CD, it it's free from microsoft


< Microsoft windows xp Sp2 Webpage >
Posted by Stinky on Apr. 09 2006,14:45
WIll this method work for adding all the latest updates to my media center 2005 cd? I actually already put both disks onto one cd and made it an unatended install. SO I can just throw it in, come back 45 minutes later and be on the welcome screen.

But I would like to grab all the current updates and add them to the install. SP2 already comes with MCE05 so I dont need to add that. But would love to not have to go through the hastle of doing all the updates
Posted by Guest on May 03 2006,02:49
slipstream means "to integrate"
Posted by CyberWerx on Jun. 14 2006,06:40

(Guest @ Sep. 09 2004,22:32)
QUOTE
Sorry

What is the meaning of slipstream in plain English PLEASE?? [B]

The term "Slipstream" means to be "pulled along by something in front (bird, truck, bicycle, etc) by positioning yourself in the low pressure area that follows an object in motion through air. Objects that are slipstreaming use less energy than the object in front.

In the context of "slipstreaming" SP2 into an WXP CD it simply means to integrate SP2 into an earlier release so the installation can be completed with less effort.

Have a look here for more ...


< The meaning of "Slipstream" ... >
Posted by Alex on Jun. 18 2006,19:46

(Guest @ Sep. 09 2004,22:32)
QUOTE
Sorry

What is the meaning of slipstream in plain English PLEASE?? [B]

Slipstreaming is the same as integrating SP2 into your XP , so you dont need to install it seperatly afterwards..
Posted by HobbyTech on Aug. 19 2006,00:51

(Guest @ Jun. 14 2006,05:40)
QUOTE
The term "Slipstream" means to be "pulled along by something in front (bird, truck, bicycle, etc) by positioning yourself in the low pressure area that follows an object in motion through air. Objects that are slipstreaming use less energy than the object in front.

That's really funny...in NASCAR it's called "DRAFTING".  :D
Posted by rogedmonds on Sep. 19 2006,07:59
Basically what you are doing when you "slipstream" a service pack is this.  You are taking a cd with say, service pack 1 and changing it to a cd that now has service pack 2.  

After the service pack files are "integrated" into the folder you created, you rewrite the cd from that folder and now you have a fully functional install cd that includes the service pack.  That way you don't have to follow the long windows install with a long service pack install.
Posted by dazfromuk on May 01 2008,17:35
hi, i want to slipstream sp1 into vista will xoben instrutions for xp work as well or is they a another way thanks.
Posted by tr0go on May 18 2008,04:04

(dazfromuk @ May 01 2008,22:35)
QUOTE
hi, i want to slipstream sp1 into vista will xoben instrutions for xp work as well or is they a another way thanks.

There is unfortunately no solution to slipstream Vista SP1.

Explanation from Microsoft is that Vista's SP1 is making so deep modifications - also in upgrade process - that it cannot be integrated.

But wait for SP1 included DVD from Microsoft if they are not already available...

By the way, another very good tool to do slipstreaming is < nlite (for win xp) > or < vlite (for Vista) >
Posted by irso on May 18 2008,05:45
To xoben:

why make that instruction so complicated with extraction of boot files etc.? That would be useful only if you want to save them to make boot CD's in the future.

Open XP CD with UISO, delete all files, put back your slipstreamed files (made as per Microsoft instruction, steps 1-3), and save as ISO.

Don't think one even needs instructions for that?  :;):

Posted by cafayzieg on Feb. 16 2013,03:12

(xoben @ Aug. 10 2004,00:20)
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If you slipsteam SP2 to initial XP CDs, only win51ip.sp2 is created.

Agree.  http://www.iphonesmsrecovery.net