[Where is greenmachine]

Not so fast: I'm working on a hangover first!

[Windows 2K Security Updates]

Indeed: I am just straightening out current lists, before updating them in a few days. Patches are due out Tuesday.

[Where is greenmachine]

So, if the Pats lose,  ...

Gee, I hadn't really considered that possibility ...

[Windows Genuine Advantage]

Thanks, jimmytop, for the heads-up. Of course if we run into a problem, I'll work on it. However, these things change so often before release, that I've stopped trying to stay one step ahead.

As to XPCREATE not being able to download anything, it is all a mater of settings in XPCREATE.INI. The code, as far as I can see, still works fine.

[Okay could somebody help my do this the hard way?]

Glad you got it working. I will (hopefully) get around to updating that guide.

I forgot: Welcome to MSFN!

[Where is greenmachine]

Dr. J: I remember him - used to play for UMass. I wondered where he ever went! As for the cheesesteaks: what do you expect from a Red governor in a Blue state?

Oh well: when your streak reaches our 86 year drought, I'll start to feel sorry! But it's not our fault: the curse started when TO became the cover-boy for that game. History has shown that is not a wise move ...

[Newbie Help]

Just trying to point out ... something ...

[Problems new updates]

Actually, pre-slipstreamed versions are OK, as long as the corresponding hotfixes are used. Of course, slipstreaming a service pack a second time could cause unpredictable results.

[Error: Cannot find windows version tag file]

I still find it strange that PRODSPEC.INI can't be found ... I'll look into it as soon as I dig out my SBS copy.

[Where is greenmachine]

Well ... google "wardrobe malfunction" and you will find Janet!

(I'm sure RyanVM knows what I'm talking about!)

[Windows Genuine Advantage]

My ususal reply, is that I won't be updating for "things" in the works. We'll have to see what happens when Microsoft goes live with this. Assuming you are all using genuine Windows versions, we should be OK ...

[Problems new updates]

Installing post SP2 updates IS what XPCREATE does ...

[KB890830 and KB890175 for WinXP SP2]

I agree. May not be as fast as other solutions, but there are much, much less problems in implementation (no worry about paths, file cleanup, etc.)

[Problem with NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.EXE]

That would make sense. Follow jimmytop's suggestion, and make sure you have DotNet if you are adding theupdate!

[DLURL=...]

Gotta fix that, too, I guess. Added to the list.

[Where is greenmachine]

no sry

whos janet ^^

Michael's sister.

[Newbie Help]

Good point ...

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[Windows Genuine Advantage]

I've seen no troubles so far, have you?

[Newbie Help]

I'd have to concour with it_ybd: you probably would have more luck in the Unattended Forum ...

[Windows 2K Security Updates]

Thanks, koszopal. Hopefully we will get a Hotfix List server up again, soon ...

[No XPCTBOOT.BIN]

I assume that answered your question. Everything OK now?

[DOTNETFX do I need it]

The files in the DOTNETFX directory are never integrated into the installation: they are there for convienience. You do not need it: your call.

[f6 driver load cant find driver from floppy]

And the latest result would be ???

[Error: Cannot find windows version tag file]

Welcome to MSFN, craig.miller!

I'll have to get a copy of SBS, and take a look. XPCREATE searches for PRODSPEC.INI to determine the Windows flavor. This file is included on all the other Windows versions. Strange that it was left out here.

As soon as I get a copy, I'll update this thread. In the meantime, you could search the CD for PRODSPEC.INI, and post back your findings.

Thanks

[XP64]

Right you be, it_ybd. I will not be supporting any beta OSes. I would like to get my hands on a 64 bit CPU, and give it a try, though (for educational purposes, of course ... )