Registry Source Path Location

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:47 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555.TakeThisOut@cox.net>
>
>| I want to be able to run the System File Checker without inserting my
>| Windows disk. My i386 folder is in my root directory. Where in the
>| Registry do I modify the path from the CD drive to the i386 folder?
>| Thanks.......
>
>If you are running WinXP SP2 and the i386 folder and has not been slip-streamed to to SP2
>level then this can be problematic as you can end up replacing newer files with older
>versions.
>
>The location of the registry key in question is under...
>
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>
>The key is; 'SourcePath'
>
>and if the folder is c:\i386 then 'SourcePath' should be set to; C:\

Thanks, David. Here's what I have: I had the original version of
WinXP Pro on my machine and have kept up with all the patches. I don't
thoroughly understand the slipstream process. Also, I had purchased my
PC with WinXP already installed and I assumed it was legitimate. It
wasn't!!! So I purchased the paid version which has SP-1 and SP-2
incorporated. i386 is in my root directory. Is there anything I can
do? Thanks.....

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:47 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555.RemoveThis@cox.net>
>
>| I want to be able to run the System File Checker without inserting my
>| Windows disk. My i386 folder is in my root directory. Where in the
>| Registry do I modify the path from the CD drive to the i386 folder?
>| Thanks.......
>
>If you are running WinXP SP2 and the i386 folder and has not been slip-streamed to to SP2
>level then this can be problematic as you can end up replacing newer files with older
>versions.
>
>The location of the registry key in question is under...
>
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>
>The key is; 'SourcePath'
>
>and if the folder is c:\i386 then 'SourcePath' should be set to; C:\

Just checked this out and the SourcePath is correct. However, I keep
getting asked for the CD. So, I put the CD in the drive - but it balks
at every file. I think, some time ago, that when I received the
Genuine Advantage CD, I put the new i386 files in the root directory.
I'm in a mess.

From: <rmo555.TakeThisOut@cox.net>

|
| Thanks, David. Here's what I have: I had the original version of
| WinXP Pro on my machine and have kept up with all the patches. I don't
| thoroughly understand the slipstream process. Also, I had purchased my
| PC with WinXP already installed and I assumed it was legitimate. It
| wasn't!!! So I purchased the paid version which has SP-1 and SP-2
| incorporated. i386 is in my root directory. Is there anything I can
| do? Thanks.....

If the following file exists then the folder is already at SP2 level...
c:\I386\SP2.CAB

If not...

You can download the administrator's version of WinXP SP2 at...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e...30-8245

It's ~260MB so it'll take a while.

Assuming the downloaded EXE file is named; c:\WinXP-SP2.exe
You would then run the following command line.

c:\WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\

This will slip-stream the c:\386 folder to SP2 level.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

From: <rmo555.DeleteThis@cox.net>


|
| Just checked this out and the SourcePath is correct. However, I keep
| getting asked for the CD. So, I put the CD in the drive - but it balks
| at every file. I think, some time ago, that when I received the
| Genuine Advantage CD, I put the new i386 files in the root directory.
| I'm in a mess.

Then the C:\386 folder probably isn't at SP2 level.

See my other reply.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:36:18 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555.DeleteThis@cox.net>
>
>|
>| Thanks, David. Here's what I have: I had the original version of
>| WinXP Pro on my machine and have kept up with all the patches. I don't
>| thoroughly understand the slipstream process. Also, I had purchased my
>| PC with WinXP already installed and I assumed it was legitimate. It
>| wasn't!!! So I purchased the paid version which has SP-1 and SP-2
>| incorporated. i386 is in my root directory. Is there anything I can
>| do? Thanks.....
>
>If the following file exists then the folder is already at SP2 level...
>c:\I386\SP2.CAB
>
>If not...
>
>You can download the administrator's version of WinXP SP2 at...
>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en
>
>It's ~260MB so it'll take a while.
>
>Assuming the downloaded EXE file is named; c:\WinXP-SP2.exe
>You would then run the following command line.
>
>c:\WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>
>This will slip-stream the c:\386 folder to SP2 level.

The file SP2.cab is in my i386 folder. If I understand correctly, if I
just change the SourcePath in the Registry, System File Checker should
work without the CD - correct?

From: <rmo555 RemoveThis @cox.net>


|
| The file SP2.cab is in my i386 folder. If I understand correctly, if I
| just change the SourcePath in the Registry, System File Checker should
| work without the CD - correct?

That is my understanding.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:59:34 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555 RemoveThis @cox.net>
>
>
>|
>| The file SP2.cab is in my i386 folder. If I understand correctly, if I
>| just change the SourcePath in the Registry, System File Checker should
>| work without the CD - correct?
>
>That is my understanding.

Didn't work. SourcePath in the Registry is C:\
The Windows Files are in C:\i386. Perhaps the files in i386 were
copied from my old system and not the Genuine Advantage CD I have now.
Any ideas?

I did find that there two other places in the Registry that point to a
folder where I USED to store my i386 folder (HKCU l InstallLocationsMRU
with a Name of 'a'. Type og REG_SZ and Data of C:\Windows XP Files
(where I used to keep my i386 folder). Also HKU l and same Name, Type
and Data as the previous location. I can't remember why this is set
this way. I don't think I did this.

Try here: worked well for me. . .

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html


On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:16:11 -0500, rmo555.RemoveThis@cox.net wrote:

>On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:59:34 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
><DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:
>
>>From: <rmo555.RemoveThis@cox.net>
>>
>>
>>|
>>| The file SP2.cab is in my i386 folder. If I understand correctly, if I
>>| just change the SourcePath in the Registry, System File Checker should
>>| work without the CD - correct?
>>
>>That is my understanding.
>
>Didn't work. SourcePath in the Registry is C:\
>The Windows Files are in C:\i386. Perhaps the files in i386 were
>copied from my old system and not the Genuine Advantage CD I have now.
>Any ideas?
>
>I did find that there two other places in the Registry that point to a
>folder where I USED to store my i386 folder (HKCU l InstallLocationsMRU
>with a Name of 'a'. Type og REG_SZ and Data of C:\Windows XP Files
>(where I used to keep my i386 folder). Also HKU l and same Name, Type
>and Data as the previous location. I can't remember why this is set
>this way. I don't think I did this.

From: <notvalid.DeleteThis@invalid.com>

| Try here: worked well for me. . .
|
| http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
|

Good information and it backs up what I have written in the thread and what I believed to be
true.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

The Source Path is located in :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup and look
for SourcePath.

Also the reason for getting the need for the Windows XP Home or
Professional Edition CD-Rom is: " Files that are required for Windows to run
properly must be copied to the DLL Cache." Insert your Windows CD-Rom now.

Also normally that path to the i386 folder is C:\WINDOWS\Driver
Cache\i386

What you need to do is to use Nero or similar product and create a
Virtual CD of the Windows XP CD-rom on one of your Hard Drive, not just the
i386 Folder.

The SourcePath would now point to the Virtual CD not the CD or DVD
drive.

Also, if you wished to Slipstream the newest upcoming Windows XP Service
Pack 3, follow the instructions here:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm


--
thecreator




<rmo555 DeleteThis @cox.net> wrote in message
news:25tmr3paaparab59lk4n6fifv9tpcg10np@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:47 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
> <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:
>
>>From: <rmo555 DeleteThis @cox.net>
>>
>>| I want to be able to run the System File Checker without inserting my
>>| Windows disk. My i386 folder is in my root directory. Where in the
>>| Registry do I modify the path from the CD drive to the i386 folder?
>>| Thanks.......
>>
>>If you are running WinXP SP2 and the i386 folder and has not been
>>slip-streamed to to SP2
>>level then this can be problematic as you can end up replacing newer files
>>with older
>>versions.
>>
>>The location of the registry key in question is under...
>>
>>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup
>>
>>The key is; 'SourcePath'
>>
>>and if the folder is c:\i386 then 'SourcePath' should be set to; C:\
>
> Just checked this out and the SourcePath is correct. However, I keep
> getting asked for the CD. So, I put the CD in the drive - but it balks
> at every file. I think, some time ago, that when I received the
> Genuine Advantage CD, I put the new i386 files in the root directory.
> I'm in a mess.

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:31:28 -0500, "thecreator"
<thecreator.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote:

> The Source Path is located in :
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup and look
>for SourcePath.
>
> Also the reason for getting the need for the Windows XP Home or
>Professional Edition CD-Rom is: " Files that are required for Windows to run
>properly must be copied to the DLL Cache." Insert your Windows CD-Rom now.
>
> Also normally that path to the i386 folder is C:\WINDOWS\Driver
>Cache\i386
>
> What you need to do is to use Nero or similar product and create a
>Virtual CD of the Windows XP CD-rom on one of your Hard Drive, not just the
>i386 Folder.
>
> The SourcePath would now point to the Virtual CD not the CD or DVD
>drive.
>
> Also, if you wished to Slipstream the newest upcoming Windows XP Service
>Pack 3, follow the instructions here:
>
>http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

Hi Mort - this is Bob Onysko - remember me? My head pain is getting
better.

I need help getting my PC i386 in order. I'll explain why in another
post - perhaps in a few days. I'll title the post: Need i386 HELP
If you will, please watch for it. There are three places in my Registry
which point to where I used to keep i386 (not in C:\)

Your friend, Bob

From: <rmo555 RemoveThis @cox.net>

|
| Hi Mort - this is Bob Onysko - remember me? My head pain is getting
| better.
|
| I need help getting my PC i386 in order. I'll explain why in another
| post - perhaps in a few days. I'll title the post: Need i386 HELP
| If you will, please watch for it. There are three places in my Registry
| which point to where I used to keep i386 (not in C:\)
|
| Your friend, Bob

Here is one possibility.

The c:\i386 data files are NOT the same version set as the version used to actually install
the OS in the first place.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

On Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:20:31 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555 RemoveThis @cox.net>
>
>|
>| Hi Mort - this is Bob Onysko - remember me? My head pain is getting
>| better.
>|
>| I need help getting my PC i386 in order. I'll explain why in another
>| post - perhaps in a few days. I'll title the post: Need i386 HELP
>| If you will, please watch for it. There are three places in my Registry
>| which point to where I used to keep i386 (not in C:\)
>|
>| Your friend, Bob
>
>Here is one possibility.
>
>The c:\i386 data files are NOT the same version set as the version used to actually install
>the OS in the first place.

David, I would have to call you on the telephone to explain where I am
with this issue. I tried to type it - but it's too confusing. Would
you consider a call? I don't think it would take too long. Also, I
have Skype.