This is another great release by "XiSO". I attempted to slipstream SP2 for 64Bit into the DVD, but didn't have any luck. It's about 400MB's for the self contained download from MS, so you can either update your version you install online or download the big update. I will give you a link to MS next, but DO NOT LINK to it from this page for obvious reasons. Copy the link, close your browser, open it again and paste the link into your browser.
Since these are the 64 Bit versions, you must do a clean install and boot from the DVD. You cannot install(upgrade) over a 32 Bit system>> you must boot from the DVD!!!!
This is the Main Menu after you boot up!
This is the 2nd Menu if you choose "Perform Additional Tasks" from the main menu. As you can see, you can make an individual ISO of any of the supplied 64 Bit Version. You can easily use "nLite" or other programs to slipstream SP2 and SATA DRIVERS into your Custom DVD.
Please note, that if you are converting from a newer PC with possibly Vista installed, that computer MAY REQUIRE that you provide SATA drivers during the install process. If your system requires it and you don't provide them, you'll get the BLUE SCREEN Of Death during installation. You can provide them during installation when prompted and hit the F6 key- but you MUST have a Floppy Drive for this. That's why using nLite is probably the simplest way to go. It is very easy to use and walks you step by step in installing SP updates, drivers, etc. I am providing a link to it- it is freeware and is also available on the internet
You can Browse the DVD after you have burned the ISO. Insert into your DVD drive. When the 1st Menu comes up, click on "Perform Additional Tasks">>> "View The RELEASE NOTES" >>> THEN WRITE DOWN THE SERIAL/KEY for the version you are installing >> You won't be able to read it when prompted for the key during installation if it's in your PC ,
This is the .nfo file included in the DVD. I have removed the key/serial numbers for obvious reasons, but the original .nfo file is intact in the ISO image.
The 64Bit program is a large ISO file since it includes the 6>> 64Bit XP/Server installations. Each of the ISO's 37 parts are ~100MB's. I split the ISO w/ HJSPlit. I have included a link to that also, or just do a goggle search on the net to find it>> it is freeware. It is simple to use.
HOW TO USE HJSPLIT
1. Save files to same folder/file or desktop
2. Open HJSplit
3. Click on "Join"
4. Select/choose file #1
5. Click on "Start"
6. You have your ISO!!!
DOWNLOAD HJSPLIT>> 298kb
http://rapidshare.com/files/79713783/hjsplit.rar
To burn the ISO, you need a program to burn ISO/Image Files. My favorite is ImageBurn, as it is freeware and one of the best softwares out there to burn DL--DVD's - so you know it's good.
I've put a lot of work into this, so please say "thanks" if you use my links. Also, if you find any dead links, please PM me and I will upload the file again as soon as possible.