Re: . IIS install on XP Pro

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From: Phil (I.fix.probs_at_for.you)
Date: 08/06/04 

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 19:45:34 -0400

You could try making a slip streamed cd that has xp and sp1 on it. Then
during the iis install when it asks for the sp1 cd, put the slip streamed cd
in.
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp1_cd.htm

Allen Pitts wrote:
> Good afternoon Phil,
>
> Its taken me a couple of days to get back to you because I have been
> jammed at work on a new web site.
>
> I downloaded the Sp1aexpress.exe and saved it in a dir, XPSP1, on my
> root drive. I executed the file and it began the Windows XP Service
> Pack Wizard which told me to back up my computer and create a Restore
> Point. I did this which was instructive. I then ran the the Service
> Pack Wizard which took about twenty minutes and rebooted my machine.
> I then modfied the ServicePackSourcePath key per your excellent,
> clear instructions and rebooted again. I then tried to install IIS
> but I got the "Cannot find infocomm.dll" error again.
> I think that we expected the Service Pack file to extract a number of
> files to the dir, XPSP1 that I created for the Service Pack. After
> the Service Pack Wizard ran there was still only the one file,
> Sp1aexpress.exe, in the XPSP1 dir.
> Parenthetically, during my several attempts to load IIS I accidentally
> unloaded my Accessories and Games. I went to Control Panel, Add/Remove
> Programs, Add/ Remove Window Components, Accessories and Utilities,
> and made sure every thing was checked. The component install ran but
> only the internet games would install.
> I tried it several times unsuccesfully, went to work came back tried
> it again and it added Freecell, Solitaire, etc. So I suspect
> something is goofy about the Add/Remove Windows Components element.
>
> I really need to get the IIS installed so I can install VB Studio 2003
> because I am falling behind in my coursework. Do you have any other
> ideas? Should I pony up the $35 for an email incident?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Allen in Dallas
>
>
>
>
>
> "Phil" wrote:
>
>> They must have changed the link. I just copied and pasted it from my
>> help documents I have. I'll have to update that info. Thanks for the
>> feedback on the link. Hopefully it helps you out. Post back when you
>> try the install.
>>
>> Allen Pitts wrote:
>>> Good morng Phil,
>>>
>>> Thanks for your excellent reply.
>>> Went to page
>>>
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/sp1lang.asp
>>> The page says
>>> "We're sorry, but there is no Microsoft.com Web page matching your
>>> entry.
>>> It is possible that you typed the address incorrectly, or that the
>>> page no longer exists. You may wish to try another entry or to use
>>> the links below, which we hope will help provide you with the
>>> information you need."
>>>
>>> There were however, three links that looked promising
>>> Windows Downloads
>>> Microsoft Windows Update: Downloads for Windows
>>> and
>>> Microsoft Download Center
>>>
>>> The first took me to a page titled Windows Downloads and Ptoducts
>>> Updates
>>> where there is a link called Windows XP Professional. This goes to
>>> a page titled Windows XP Downloads. This has a link called Software
>>> Updates
>>> which goes to Windows XP Software Updates which has a link called
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 1a. This leads to a page called Windows XP
>>> Service Pack 1a. There is no download link on this page only a link
>>> called Express Installation
>>> This goes to Windows XP Service Pack 1a Express Installation which
>>> has a
>>> link called Windows XP SP1a. This link goes to a Windows Update page
>>> which wants to Scan for Updates. No download of the service pack.
>>>
>>> The second link, Microsoft Windows Update: Downloads for Windows
>>> This link goes directly to the Windows Update page which was the
>>> final destination
>>> of link one above,which wants to Scan for Updates. No download of
>>> the service pack.
>>>
>>> The third link, Windows Download Center, ask for the product from a
>>> drop down box.
>>> Selecting Windows Xp and inputting keywords 'service pack' took me
>>> to a list
>>> which included Windows XP Service Pack 1a Express Install (32-bit)
>>> for End Users.
>>> This page has a download button which downloaded the service pack.
>>>
>>> Currently away from computer which needs installation. Will install
>>> service pack and update thread.
>>>
>>> Thanks again.
>>>
>>> Allen in Dallas
>>>
>>> "Allen Pitts" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good morning newsgroup,
>>>>
>>>> Need to install Visual Basic Studio 2003. VBS 2003 says need to
>>>> install IIS and FrontPAge extensions to do web based work. IIS
>>>> installs(which I assume will include FP extensions) says it cannot
>>>> find infocomm.dll and ask me to put XP Professional Service Pack 1
>>>> into drive. Tried to download SP1 but the download page takes me to
>>>> a page that scans my drive and does updates but does not download
>>>> the service pack. How can I get IIS to install on XP?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Allen in Dallas

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