Windowsxp-kb835935-sp2-enu.exe

[Treeman]

I had to extract these files to a folder I called XPSP2 so I could tweak the cab files.

If I wanted to run just the SP2 update from this folder, what do I have to execute to do that?

Under the i386 folder is one called "update," in that folder is a file called update.exe, I assume that's the one I have to double click to start the install of SP2?

Thanks,

Treeman

[Treeman]

Don't know why this double post shows?

[Alanoll]

because I merged both threads, as double posting = bad

[Treeman]

Thanks Alanoll,

I just know that some folks like to specialize at a specific forum, and may not be able to visit every one on the boards.

I tried to be specific on posting to this forum because I didn't get an answer over at the Nlite forum. Figuring maybe the Unattended folks would know the answer.

My mistake, and I'm sorry. I originally was going to slipstream SP2, but then decided to take it head-on.

Best,

Treeman

[Alanoll]

Well, one thing to remember....

Most members of the of the nLite forum don't really know much except about nLite (no offense to yall). Most people of the Unattended forum generalize in what they know (Unattended,Applications,nLite, other member apps). Rule of thumb, if it concerns nLite (bugs or errors) then post in the nLite forum. Otherwise, it's probally better to post in the Unattended forum (since I will most likely see it. All thsoe bug reports sort of cloud the nLite forum)

And yes, UPDATE.EXE is the actual program that does everything in the service pack. It does the slipstreaming or the general installing on a system.

[Treeman]

Thanks Alanoll,

I figured you folks would hold the secret to the last piece of the puzzle!

I've spent a lot of time trying to get Firewire working again after Sp2 dorked it up.

After 5 tiers of call support from MS, they had me re-install SP1 Pro over the top of SP2, the results were a disaster. (format, re-install apps & data)

I think I've managed to fix this mess by forcing SP1 firewire drivers back into SP2.

Now I just have to "dumb down" the computer before I attempt SP2 again.

Thanks for your posts. As promised to Godan, here is the utility he told me about, that let me extract and insert files into the cabs. Maybe someone in this forum can use it. (free for 40 days)

Cabinet Manager

Best,

Treeman

P.S., To see the thread on how this was used, it's here starting on page #2.

OK Bill, You Win