Comments on: Get the REAL XP SP3 download before the rush!

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:38:44 +0000

The guys in my office love it. The app does everything for you and executes the familiar wilndows commands behind the scenes and creates a bootable image or cd/dvd.

I just tried the Vlite to do a vista disk and it was just as easy. I have been messing around making install disks with packages of office and other apps we use. I set up the local admin passwords and got our open license serials embedded in that bitch

Am I automating myself out of a job?

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:27:59 +0000

I haven't tried it, but I am looking at it now. This is way awesome! It makes everything so easy!

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:33:48 +0000

Correct – kinda… This was pegged to be the RTM but a bug associated with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) caused them to pull it. But so far that is the only know issue and we stand by our recommendation to test it out as long as you are not using RMS anywhere on your network.

By: Ouroborus

Ouroborus — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:29:38 +0000

This is a Release Candidate, not an RTM (Release To Manufacturer). Not only that, but SP3 RTM, which was supposed to be released today (Apr 29), got pulled because it still has an issue.

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:17:14 +0000

Thanks buddy and I don't see the extra 's !

Have you tried Nlite It does the same thing but automates all of it right down to making a bootale cd or dvd. We wrote about it here:

http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/04/slipstreaming-...“> “>http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/04/slipstreaming-...

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:17:14 +0000

Thanks buddy and I don't see the extra 's !

Have you tried Nlite It does the same thing but automates all of it right down to making a bootale cd or dvd. We wrote about it here:

http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/04/slipstreaming-...“> “>http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/04/slipstreaming-...

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:08:53 +0000

I'm not sure why intense debate is adding an extra slash after my file paths…

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Oh yeah, you probably already guessed that when it is done, you need to burn it back to CD with a CD burner like Nero. You can follow these instructions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=297 “>http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=297

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:07:31 +0000

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:05:55 +0000

Hells yeah! You need to take your Windows XP CD, and extract it to a folder (i.e. c:winxp) then you download the SP3 executable you mentioned above. Once it is downloaded, you open a command prompt and browse to the directory you downloaded it to. Then you run the following command: .exe /integrate:c:winxp then hit enter. Of course you will need to rename with the actual name of the service pack installer.

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:42:49 +0000

I just used Nlite and added the batch file to disable the firewall!

Can you elaborate on that switch El Di Pablo?

By: El Di Pablo

El Di Pablo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:35:45 +0000

I already have it slipstreamed into my Windows XP Discs. You can easily do it with the /integrate switch.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:53:44 +0000

Link works perfectly, already did the update easy peezy, i also see an updated TSC and definitely slightly better performance, or the overall feeling of it

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:12:20 +0000

I noticed the same thing. It is also a different client than I got off of the 2008. Still messing around with it but this release seems solid.

By: JoeAdmin

JoeAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:11:09 +0000

The new mstsc also seems faster when i go full screen it seems like I am in front of the machine. it used to lag and now its great no other changes other than sp3. I am glad I read the next article you wrote on the firewall issue – you saved me some big headaches in remote locations.

By: Maria Pia

Maria Pia — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:07:03 +0000

I have seen some better memory allocation (less leaks) and overall quickness. I dont know if it is me just wanting it badly but it actually seems faster!

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:59:58 +0000

Thanks for the fast (and it is pretty fast!) download link.

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:20:26 +0000

I have seen some better memory allocation (less leaks) and overall quickness. I dont know if it is me just wanting it badly but it actually seems faster!

The remote desktop client is updated and a slew of other features got minor upgrades. What are you kids liking/hating?

Put us on!

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:54:41 +0000

I would love to see how it affects your machines before I install them on mine, I'll be watching for updates, fo sho. What new features are there in service pack 3, anything cool worth mentioning?