Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation

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Windows versions: XP (SP1) Home and Pro

Reinstalling Windows XP is time-consuming, especially when you have to update your computer by using Windows Update. However, there is a simpler procedure that you can use. In just a few steps, you can combine Windows XP and Service Pack 2 (SP2) so that you can burn them on a single repair disc. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to do this.

The "Combining Windows XP with Service Pack 2 for reinstallation" guide includes the following topics:

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Copying the Windows CD to the hard disk

Part 3: Integrating Service Pack 2 in the Setup files

Part 4: Reading the boot image file

Link to part 1
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 894947

Links to parts 2: 3: and 4: can be found by visiting the above url