Slipstream Windows 7 SP1 into a Installation DVD or ISO File

SIW2 · 31 Jul 2011

XNemesis said:

Got a disc fully working and burnt but now while trying to make a bootable USB I'm getting the following error.

Bootsect.exe file is missing in the OS directory

Where do I copy the bootsect file in the boot folder from my install dvd to?

Copy it into windows\system32.

Not sure how much it will help - not clear to me why the app. can't find it already.

TONPumper · 06 Aug 2011

Sorry but I get so lost in this tutorial. I want to integrate SP1 into an ISO file which has Starter thru Ultimate on it, both x86 and x64 versions. Do I need to download x86 SP1 standalone update or the x64 standalone SP1 update?

Night Hawk · 06 Aug 2011

Fpr the 32bit ISO you would go for the same x86 SP1. Likewise you would download the 64bit SP1 to see integrated into the 64bit ISO. You won't see both x86 and x64 together since each is installed separately. One for ISO for seeing the 32bit installation the other for the 64bit.

Likewise for each of the individual updates you might want to create a temp folder to see those downloaded to keeping the 32bit in one and if you go for the 64bit a separate folder for those. Each folder would see the correct SP1 in that in order to avoid any mix up.

TONPumper · 06 Aug 2011

Night Hawk said:

Fpr the 32bit ISO you would go for the same x86 SP1. Likewise you would download the 64bit SP1 to see integrated into the 64bit ISO. You won't see both x86 and x64 together since each is installed separately. One for ISO for seeing the 32bit installation the other for the 64bit.

Likewise for each of the individual updates you might want to create a temp folder to see those downloaded to keeping the 32bit in one and if you go for the 64bit a separate folder for those. Each folder would see the correct SP1 in that in order to avoid any mix up.

Okay, but I have one ISO with x86 and x64 on it.

Brink · 06 Aug 2011

Hello TON,

You would use the same ones that you currently have installed. According to your specs, you would want to use the 64-bit (x64) SP1 exe file. I haven't tried this with a universal ISO file, so I'm not sure how it will work with it though.

Night Hawk · 06 Aug 2011

I tend to doubt the universal idea would actually work out. You still would be mixing both kernels on one disk and could end up with nothing. Isolation of the 32bit from the 64bit always insures the best results anyways.

While the SP1 iso may have both on it I agree with the idea of downloading each exe version separately in order to keep everything separated. The integration itself will go smooth and fast on it's own when taking that route.

Hey Shawn I was able to get the 64bit on a 4gb flash drive with the help of UltraISO and only two updates to get past that 70mb beyond capacity problem we ran into where you would otherwise need a larger 8gb drive. I still stuck with the integrated dvd will all of the updates I was able to get compiled together however.

Brink · 06 Aug 2011

Yeah, I'd say it may be best to use at least a 8GB USB flash drive to always have plenty of room to add future Windows Updates and drivers to. :)

Night Hawk · 06 Aug 2011

For most simply going with SP1 for the 64bit alone I would still recommend any larger then 4gb myself. For a complete wrapup of numerous updates say 30 or more you will need the extra gigs! No doubt on that one!

khan · 11 Aug 2011

Hello Mr. Brink,
I'd like to thank you for this detailed tutorial. Very easy to follow especially for noobs like me. And very courteous of you to address everyone asking questions on a regular basis. Salutations!!

I'd like to ask some questions. (Please pardon my n00bness)
1. I followed the tutorial. Slipstreamed SP1 with a Retail copy of Windows 7 Professional x86 downloaded from some authenticated website and I had checked the MD5 Checksum, and it matched with the untouched versions. I made the ISO. But when I tried to Install it, it didn't show the Windows 7 Professional "Service Pack 1" written with it. The image is attached.

Though I'd like to mention that the SP1 I downloaded was the combined ISO of both x86 and x64 SP1 versions and not the separate one.

2. Is it possible to slipstream SP1 with the AIO ISO of Windows 7 x86 OR x64 & with a Universal ISO containing both x86 AND x64 Windows 7?

3. Is there any detailed tutorial on slipstreaming 3rd party applications with Windows 7 because I can't find any here on SevenForums.

Thanks in Advance.

Night Hawk · 11 Aug 2011

You won't see results with the combination x86-x64 ISO for integration. You will need the exe stand alone download for it to work! You can also follow instructions in the guide here for download of all the latest updates to see them added in as well.

As far as other 3rd party sources the RT7Lite was never intended for any of that. Another type of integration program likely for only so many depending on what they are would be needed. A better solution for any clean install once everything is up and running is the option for creating a full system image. Then you can always do a system image recovery to restore the system in case of any mishap.