T42 - is C:\i386 patched with SP1?

[Oxleyrd]

I want to create my own WinXP bootable CD for future reinstallation. I learned from the forum that we can slipstreaming a copy of WinXP with SP1.

My question are,
1. Has the default directory "C:\I386" in the T42 machine already been patched with SP1? If not, I need to manually do the patch before burning the CD, as taught in http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=295, right?

2. Does the OEM stuff already in "C:\I386" (e.g. the IBM logo shown System Properties)?

3. Does anyone know how to get and apply all latest patches (those after SP1) into the C:\I386 directory? In such way, I don't even need to do the Windows Update after reinstall.

Thanks.

[dd]

Hi

Anybody managed to get all the backup cd's etc onto 1 dvd?

This would save keep swopping disks etc?

[Oxleyrd]

Just found the anwser on how to slipstreaming the windows hotfix into WinXP. See the link: http://unattended.msfn.org/xp/installhotfixes.htm

But still don't know if the C:\I386 directory contains all IBM OEM settings, e.g. the IBM logo shown on the System Properties dialog box?

[dd]

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=2400

Having copied contents of XPP onto Hard drive,

I have replaced the I386 files from the laptop.

How do I make bootable ISO from these copied files?

Then I will be able to confirm if indeed all the logos, SP1 etc are there...........or not!

Thanks

[RaysMD]

The i386 folder is indeed Windows XP SP1.

To get the OEM logo and other IBM customizations you'll need to work a little harder. It's all post-install customizations. Do a search for OEMLOGO in the i386 folder. Also, the website that was linked earlier is a good reference.

[Logi7]

how do i make an unattended installation?

with all the drivers , devices installed already?