When you install xp what do you do first?

[JasonE4]

Originally posted by: Shawn
i slipstreamed my original xp cd to sp2. definitely worth it. it's a bit of a hassle getting the cd bootable though.

Not if you use nLite.

 

[kmrivers]

go back to my mac...

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
Download codecs and playback pr0n, if pr0n can't play, it just isn't worth it...

Do you ever post anything non-retrded?

Do you know how to spell? :| If you're implying any sort of sarcasm or joke, I don't think it's funny, and you're just simply trying to compensate by putting your issue in the spotlight and giving your audience the impression things aren't as bad as they truely are. Cut your wrists, takes pics, post on atot please.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
Download codecs and playback pr0n, if pr0n can't play, it just isn't worth it...

Do you ever post anything non-retrded?

Do you know how to spell? :| If you're implying any sort of sarcasm or joke, I don't think it's funny, and you're just simply trying to compensate by putting your issue in the spotlight and giving your audience the impression things aren't as bad as they truely are. Cut your wrists, takes pics, post on atot please.

What the hell crawled up your ass and laid eggs.

You post was rather childish and off topic.

People called you on it.

You then attempt to defend it.

I will never understand soem thigns in this world...

 

[I Saw OJ]

The first thing I do most of the time is video drivers. I cant stand having the screen at 600x400 at 256 colors. Plus when its like that, moving windows around it runs like ass. Then updates.

 

[aman74]

I have a slipstreamed disk with SP2 on it. Does SP2 have the latest directx included? I've run into problems in the past if I don't have the latest directx before loading ATI drivers.

One guide I was said to boot into safe mode and run cleanmgr/sageset:50 at various points after the install. Anyone do this?

First thing I install is the .inf files. However I'm trying to determine what other files off my motherboard are necessary anymore since SP2 may take care of some of them? USB driver, USP Patch, LAN, etc...? Anyone know or know a way to find out?

Also, anyone know if Intel Application Accelerator is worth it?

Thanks

 

[Powermoloch]

mobo drivers

vid drivers

xp drivers

BADA BING BADA BOOM

 

[kmrivers]

Originally posted by: Livedistortion
I have a slipstreamed disk with SP2 on it. Does SP2 have the latest directx included? I've run into problems in the past if I don't have the latest directx before loading ATI drivers.

One guide I was said to boot into safe mode and run cleanmgr/sageset:50 at various points after the install. Anyone do this?

First thing I install is the .inf files. However I'm trying to determine what other files off my motherboard are necessary anymore since SP2 may take care of some of them? USB driver, USP Patch, LAN, etc...? Anyone know or know a way to find out?

Also, anyone know if Intel Application Accelerator is worth it?

Thanks

Slipstream the new DirectX into the CD.

 

[Buck Armstrong]

Intel recommends OS updates first, followed by chipset drivers, then video, audio, and other device drivers.

 

[mpitts]

I use RIS on my SBS 2003 server.

Love it!

 

[SparkyJJO]

chipset drivers cuz that includes LAN drivers and its kinda hard to do windows updates without an internet connection
graphics drivers
windows update
everything else

 

[aman74]

Originally posted by: kmrivers

Originally posted by: Livedistortion
I have a slipstreamed disk with SP2 on it. Does SP2 have the latest directx included? I've run into problems in the past if I don't have the latest directx before loading ATI drivers.

One guide I was said to boot into safe mode and run cleanmgr/sageset:50 at various points after the install. Anyone do this?

First thing I install is the .inf files. However I'm trying to determine what other files off my motherboard are necessary anymore since SP2 may take care of some of them? USB driver, USP Patch, LAN, etc...? Anyone know or know a way to find out?

Also, anyone know if Intel Application Accelerator is worth it?

Thanks

Slipstream the new DirectX into the CD.

I take it that SP2 doesn't have the latest Directx then?

I don't really know how to slipstream. Only way I managed this one was using autostreamer and a guide. It is basically for adding SP2 only. I don't know how to use nlite to automate the install or add more drivers etc... wish I did.

What directx file do you use anyway? I seen end runtime which is a really small file and then I have seen other much larger ones. I was told that DirectxC is on SP2, but I guess this isn't the case?

 

[GTaudiophile]

Latest BIOS Update -> Windows XP Pro -> SP2 -> AMD X2 Driver from web site -> Chipset & NIC (NF4) driver from web site -> Windows Update -> Videocard Driver -> Soundcard Driver -> All additional drivers -> MS Office -> MS Office Update -> All remaining software -> Updates where necessary (Adobe) -> Anti-Virus/Anti-SPAM software -> Disk Defrag

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
chipset drivers cuz that includes LAN drivers and its kinda hard to do windows updates without an internet connection
graphics drivers
windows update
everything else

ditto

Just to add: Video drivers before Updates so that I don't have to deal with 640x480

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Boot into XP

1) SP2 immediately
2) Restart
3) NF4 drivers
3) Reboot
4) Forceware, monitor, mouse, keyboard, REBOOT
5) Windows update, REBOOT
6) Norton SystemWorks 2005, more Windows Update, REBOOT
7) Office 2K3, update, Winzip, AIM, Firefox, reboot

pretty much done here

 

[Injury]

I don't even plug in the internet cable until drivers are installed.

I do use a slipstreamed SP2 disk, but it's about 6 months old, so it's still safer to not plug in until I'm ready for windows update.

 

[FoBoT]

SP2, then AV, then drivers, then updates

 

[fitzov]

Steps I take:

1. Make the appropriate BIOS settings.
2. Boot Knoppix to check the hardware.
3. Boot the install disk with only one hard drive, a CD-ROM, and the video card and install the OS.
4. Install motherboard device drivers
5. Install video drivers
6. Install the rest of the devices
7. Update

 

[Strk]

Chipset drives -> Windows Update -> TweakUI to screw with stuff

 

[LeadMagnet]

1: Turn off unessary services
2: Install FireWall from CD
3: Install AntiVirus from CD
4: Install network driver & plug in network cable
5: Update Firewall & Virus software
6: Install OS service pack
7: Install OS updates
8: Get Ghost image
9: Install other drivers
10: Install then update Apps

 

[theprodigalrebel]

System Clean Install? Check.
Huge Porno collection intact? Damn, forgot to move those new 4 gigs I dumped on the C: partition last night in a hurry.
Kick myself in the ass and leech more porn over my 128kbps slow connection.

 

[bigrash]

i install video drivers first

 

[SnipeMasterJ13]

Bonzai Buddy and Kazaa are the first things I install. Three shortcuts to each on the desktop for quick access.

 

[amdhunter]

I ghost and install windows updates.