> I am not a M$ lover and I only use it when forced to (Flight sims and
> Alien Crossfire) so apologies if this is a stupid question.
> I know it's possible to slipstream XP and sp2 if you don't have an XP
> SP2 disc but is it possible to then slipstream the necessary updates so
> that you don't have to sit waiting M$ update site to decide that "yes,
> this is an install from an old disc and if you bear with us we'll find
> the relevant updates and let you have them just as soon as we've
> finished our coffee break"
> If it is possible how's it done?

I have no idea how, but it's definitely possible.

Torrent sites sometimes have (obviously illegal) CDs for download with 
for example Windows XP SP2 with all security updates to date, WinRAR 
preinstalled, some security software preinstalled, some Windows service 
completely removed, etc. That's some heavy installer modifications they 
do...

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