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Old 11-08-2004, 14:08   #16
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Re: Got XP OEM...

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Originally Posted by s1lv3r
If you have SP1 or SP2 .. put it on a cd before you start.. that will avoid getting online without any updates.

Of course, if you plan to install "over" your current XP installation rather than formatting, then you can just run the service pack from the harddisk afterwards.

Or there's always slipstreaming: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=16034
Which is easier still.. and should work with your OEM cd.
Erm not all OEM CDs work with slipstreaming and I would advocate not confusing Coggy too much at this stage and keep it simple so she can complete the task in hand We can always guide her through slipstreaming afterwards so she has a CD prepared for next time
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