Re: SP2 makes XP-Home/SP1 CD useless?
- From: "DL" <dl@spoofmail>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:05:16 +0100
Nothing prevents you reformating - assuming hw functions
Do not uninstall sp2
Create a slipstreamed install cd
using Autostreamer is easy
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/repair.txt
"~ FreeSpirit ~" <spammenot@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> This is from the www.webtree.ca:
>
> "Build an XP-SP2 Recovery Disc
> Slipstreaming Service Pack 2
> Here's the problem: Once you upgrade to SP2, you won't ever be able to
> install the original version of Windows XP over it; you have thus rendered
> the ancient practice of reinstalling the operating system impossible."
>
> What happens if I have to reformat and reinstall my OS? All I have is the
> CDs from HP with XP-Home/SP1. Should I uninstall SP2 to prevent that from
> happening?
>
> FS~
>
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