A nice utility

[Silentblade]

I found something in the last couple days you guys may not know about, if you do you should use it :)

After reinstalling my OS yesturday I went looking for a utility to make myself a updated windows install cd.

After doing some checking around I found this site: Link (http://www.anewmorning.com/2008/01/30/how-to-create-the-ultimate-windows-xp-installation-cddvd/)

In the article they use nLITE this utility will integrate service packs, drivers, hot fixes, updates, and some software into a fully updated install disc.

I'm finishing up mine right now and will try installing it on virtual pc to see how it runs.

I just like the fact that I can have a service pack 3 windows install disc, could care less about everything else but installing the drivers and updates is also very handy.

[Almuric]

I've never tried to get all the patches after a service pack before and that could be nice. For slipstreaming service packs you can just follow this tutorial -
http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/windows-server-2003-service-pack-2-released/
just follow the instructions but substitute xp and sp3 everywhere it mentions 2003server and sp2.

[Silentblade]

True but this does everything for you, including your drivers, and web browsers. Mine is set up with IE7 and Firefox.

[Almuric]

downloading it to give it a try.

[Silentblade]

I haven't tested the disc I made just yet on Virtual PC will have to get that done here soon to make sure it worked :)

[Almuric]

I actually used the utility yesterday at work to slipstream some nVidia SATA drivers into a 2003 server disk. Worked perfectly. Great post man!

[Silentblade]

I actually used the utility yesterday at work to slipstream some nVidia SATA drivers into a 2003 server disk. Worked perfectly. Great post man!

Awesome....it is a great utility for any occasion I think. for home users, IT pros, anyone really.

Glad you liked it.