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I have the SP3 network install file, installing over a pristine original Windows XP installation. When I run the SP3 install, it spends aeons estimating space for uninstallation and whatnot. I don't care about this and I just wanna get done with it and get back to being a mac snob. I have System Restore disabled. How can I make it install without saving all this uninstall crap? (I have the cab files extracted manually, if it helps at all.)
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the SP3 install has a command line switch for /nobackup and it will not save any uninstall info if you use it. There are a few other handy options as well but I think this is the one you want. An example of the full command line is below. Simply do a run -> cmd and then change to the directory where your xp sp3 distro is living. Then run the command below (adjusting for patch of course) and you should good to go! | ||||
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Run SP3 installation with /nobackup parameter for more parameters | |||
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TechRepublic has a complete list of command line options for Windows XP SP3 including /nobackup /norestart and /overwriteoem | |||
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