Windows XP Slipstream Question

I followed the instructions on how to slipstream SP2 but the final file came out too be 724mb...(too big for cd)...any suggestions?

 

That would seem to be a bit large. Mine uses 625MBs. Not knowing what guide you used or just where you went wrong I'm not sure what to tell you other than to say try it again. Have you seen this guide? Or, if you want you can download AutoStreamer and let it do it for you. If things still don't work, what kind of CD are you using? Is it a Windows CD you bought or is it one that came with your computer?

 

how can it be less than 600mb? my original disk is over 600? it is a gateway dis that came with the computer

 

Tony, just saw your post. That's odd. Here's the property window from my SP2 slipstreamed disk. Wonder why the difference?

 

i used this guide http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

i did it exactly as explained...here is a pic of my folder properties:

 

Gateway may have put some programs on it. You can also safely delete these folders:SUPPORT, cmpnents. You only need the files in root directory, in 386 folder and $OEM$ directory.

 

I think rsinfo is right on with this one.

My Past experience with Gateway is they do have extra "stuff" on their CD.

My Slipstreamed XP is just like Zander's, 625MB.

 

yep, should be 625mb

 

its down to 678mb now...thanks guys

 

i deleted them and burned the cd but when i tried to install it, it got an error and i had to format again

 

What was the error and could you install after formatting?

 

i dont remeber exactly what it said...there was a bunch of number and letter and underneath it said something about a setup error. could deleting those folders have affected anything?

 

But could you reinstall after runing setup again ?

 

i could do nothing but format...the error message would just stay on the screen and that was all

 

Some file seems to be missing or corrupt. Try burning another cd.