XP Pro Upgrade 1st edition

[poly_guy]

I have the original XP Pro upgrade CD, which requires me to insert an upgrade CD (which I have), then install SP2 from a MS CD, then run windows updates...

All of this is not a real big deal, but none the less a pain and a concern I may not end up with a complete, clean install.

Question is, with Vista looming as the only choice pretty soon and with the XP PRO OEM version with SP2 available for ~$100, should I get one for my next upgrade? I am concerned with all the steps I have to go through to install XP now with my dated CD, I may not end up with the most stable, fastest version possible.

Any thoughts or comments welcome.

Thanks!

[PeterT]

No need to buy another copy (CD key). Just make a Slipstreamed XP SP3 disc and use that.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...slipstream.asp

[poly_guy]

I followed the link and found this: REQUIRED:
A Windows XP Home or Professional with SP2 Setup CD. This one's important: You cannot slipstream SP3 into an original XP Setup CD or an XP with SP1 Setup CD: Only SP2 will do.

Thanks for the input! Do you know of any other options?

[zsaz1029]

Create a SP2 disk first. And then slipstream SP3 into that.

[Anarchi]

Yes, you need to slipstrean SP2 first.


Or simply avoid SP3 altogether Theres nothing wrong with SP2

[poly_guy]

Good Point!
Thanks.

[PeterT]

Originally Posted by Anarchi

Yes, you need to slipstrean SP2 first.


Or simply avoid SP3 altogether Theres nothing wrong with SP2

Unless you want to avoid downloading and installing >100 hotfixes through Windows Update.