Re: Uninstalling with xp cd/using sp2

From: Jerry (NoSpamChiefZeke_at_MSN.com)
Date: 08/30/05


Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:30:47 -0700

You will have to slipstream the original XP CD with the SP2 download and
then burn a new CD which will become an XP w/SP2 CD. A Google search on
slipstream will give instructions or download AutoStreamer from here:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showforum=89

"Myfanwy" <Myfanwy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D481682E-255E-4B35-BD34-66FCBFC24B1B@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to reinstall windows xp using the cd I have, but when i tried
>to
> it said it was impossible because it was outdated, 2002. When I looked at
> the
> disk it was someyear-2001. I recently online installed service pack 2. Is
> this why it can't install?



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