Multiple service packs for Windows XP

[GeorgeG]

I have an older Windows XP (no SP) install CD. Can nLite install multiple service packs to get me up to SP3 along with the hotfixes and patches?

Also I know that Windows XP>SP1a>SP2>SP3 works but does WXP>SP1a>SP3 or WXP>SP2>SP3 work?

Thanks,

George

Edited February 22, 2014 by GeorgeG

[jaclaz]

I have an older Windows XP (no SP) install CD. Can nLite install multiple service packs to get me up to SP3 along with the hotfixes and patches?

Also I know that Windows XP>SP1a>SP2>SP3 works but does WXP>SP1a>SP3 or WXP>SP2>SP3 work?

Thanks,

George

What you know is partially incorrect.

Service Packs are "inclusive", each later service pack contains ALL the needed files of previous ones.

There is a limitation about installed and running systems along which a "Gold" XP cannot be updated to SP3 directly.

You need at least in the case of an installed and running XP ONLY to first upgrade it to SP1 or SP1a or SP2.

This limitation DOES NOT apply to slipstreaming.

You can slipstream Gold->SP2 or Gold->SP3 directly alright.

And - for the record - I fell for it before :

http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=24257

jaclaz

Edited February 22, 2014 by jaclaz

[GeorgeG]

Is using nLite considered slip streaming?

[jaclaz]

Is using nLite considered slip streaming?

Search for "slipstream" on this page:

http://www.nliteos.com/

jaclaz