I have similar problem, I'm trying to re-install XP with a legal image file that has SP2 'imbedded' in it. The problem is, when I try to install it the cpu asks for "SP2 on a cd" to be inserted. Thing is, I don't have SP2 on a separate CD, it's supposed to be in the image. I haven't yet tried to burn it on a disk, not sure if that would work. I kinda doubt it.
I'm trying to get my XP validated through the MS validation thingy. There could be a possibility of my licence being a so called group licence, not sure of if thats the correct term. Meaning I got the XP from uni and there could be some kind of a limitation period to how long it's operational. Not sure though.
I wonder if I'm making any sense, I've been seeking info on this but haven't been able to solve it. Next I'll try to call MS help and ask them if they could validate my XP. Sigh.
edit. I've tried the slipsteaming with nLite just in case my legal image was corrupt, no help.
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