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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
 Posted - 06/17/2007 : 23:10:43
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ftp://oion.net/FujitsuP/
I had set up the anonymous FTP a while ago, but I've since rearranged the directories, so this will be the persistent link so long as I own my domain. (I've had it since 1999, so it should be fairly stable.)
The FTP directory hosts backup, original, and created files related to the Fujitsu P-series, primarily the old P-1000 (not 15xx) and P-2000 series. Please read the paired ".txt" read-me files before downloading an item to get an idea of what it does.
This is the original thread for the "CreateWXPBootCD_P.exe" file:
http://www.leog.net/fujp_forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3591
(File password is "leog.net". I never bothered to remove it.)
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This kit allows you to create a real, working OS cd-rom of your operating system on your P using only the C:\Windows\i386 installation files (and another download). Please note that I've successfully used this only for the XP operating system, however.
This is a supplement to the standard Fujitsu-supplied DISE factory image located on the D partition in United States P-series (and other Fujitsu laptops). Many people have complained that not having a physical cd of the operating system is problematic if some kind of Windows configuration requires you to put the cd-rom in... Another issue is people losing the DISE image completely - either deleting it, reformatting, messing with the partition, etc. Likewise others are cheated if they feel they must buy another retail copy of the OS just to keep on hand for emergencies. Most people don't know that Microsoft doesn't didn't allow OEM companies Fujitsu to distribute the OS cds. Another issue is that the DISE factory image that Fujitsu provides - while convenient for some things like activation - really does reformat/erase the C partition when you use it. Bye-bye data. At least with an operating system cd-rom, you can attempt to repair the OS before a more drastic reformat.
**I will note that P-1000 owners may not benefit directly from this kit unless they know how to make their PCMCIA optical drive accessible from the DOS/pre-Windows prompt - this requires some more fancy boot floppy work, of which I have not attempted. I know someone else on the other forum had this problem, but I don't know if he has fixed it. If anyone has been able to create a boot floppy with the P-1k PCMCIA drivers necessary to read from the optical drive, please let me know about it. I could create a separate package just for the P-1k given the information and materials.
***The kit(s) are as a BACKUP of your existing OS and the boot-cd copy of the OS cannot be resold nor transferred to another computer. The subsequent boot-cd is meant to remain with that particular P-series machine.
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I invite others to share useful P-series file as well. Try to document files as much as possible. |
Edited by - oion on 08/15/2008 18:13:02 |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
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Posted - 07/04/2007 : 13:32:23
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| I read the instructions several times, and I'm pretty sure I understand them. The instructions talk about including SP1. How would one go about including SP2 and all the subsequent Microsoft Security Updates? Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2007 : 18:05:29
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There are no current instructions for slipstreaming SP2 into your XP cd because the kit and Bart's original files were that old (well, his files were developed before SP1). However, there are plenty of instructions online that explain how to slipstream SP2 into XP installation files--though most of these instructions include many additional steps to create a bootable CD, which the kit was supposed to help avoid.
**Note: I haven't tried slipstreaming SP2 into either the kit's or P's i386 folder yet. The following is logically extrapolated discussion.  **
Judging from the online instructions for SP2 (WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe), there appears to be an extra step compared to SP1 slipstreaming: extraction of the SP2 files into a separate directory before slipstreaming into the XP installation files.
The CreateXP kit extracts Bart's files to C:\bcd, and this is assuming that you will have copied your P's i386 directory into the appropriate \cds\winxp***\files folder.
Copy the WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe file to C:\ and create a new directory called C:\SP2.
Press [Windows key]+R to access the Run dialog box, or just [Start] and then Run. Type C:\WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe -x into this box. When the SP2 extraction dialog appears, enter C:\SP2 to extract into the folder you just created.
Now, assuming you copied your P's i386 files to the appropriate BCD kit folder already, you can start slipstreaming. Extrapolating from other online guides, the actual command you will need to use is one of the following (also from the Run dialog box):
For XP Home: C:\SP2\i386\Update\Update.exe -s:C:\bcd\cds\wxphome\files\
For XP Pro: C:\SP2\i386\Update\Update.exe -s:C:\bcd\cds\wxppro\files\
This slipstreaming applies only to the CreateXP kit, of course; if you wanted to slipstream the factory i386 folder on your P, then you'd need to change the target slipstream command to the P's i386 location. Now, I don't know if you can slipstream all subsequent Windows patches; it's possible that they simply don't have the necessary executable switches for that. You could (assuming Microsoft still allows direct patch downloads) simply download and add extra security patches to the CD via step #4 of the full instructions. You'd have to install these patches separately, though.
Let me know if that helps or not. Good luck.
p.s.: If you have SP2 on CD, it's the same as the downloaded patch "WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe" but with a different file name, so just change the patch name within the steps accordingly. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 01:02:53
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Alright, here's an article on how to slipstream post-SP2 hotfixes:
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877-6150784.html
I don't have time to look over it myself, but just so you know, it's possible. The Techrepublic article happens to use Bart's method as well (the CreateXP kit uses his technology). |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 14:47:33
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Thanks. Well, I went ahead and created the CD without slipstreaming SP1 or 2.
My new question: how does one format a new hard drive and install Windows from the CD? The system ejected the CD after completing the burn. When I reinserted it, it spun up and I expected a screen with prompts to start the installation process. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2007 : 15:10:29
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| Did you reboot the P after putting the CD in? That's the easiest method; after the burning process, the system will eject the CD--you can then push it back in and then reboot. If you put the CD into the drive after a certain point in the boot-up process, the system will simply continue booting to whatever is on the hard drive. If you simply pop the CD into the drive while Windows is still running, it may or may not pop a screen depending on your autorun settings. You can still start it from within Windows via the setup executable, but it would need to reboot anyway. |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 13:42:25
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Originally posted by oion
Did you reboot the P after putting the CD in? You can still start it from within Windows via the setup executable, but it would need to reboot anyway.
I put the CD in and restarted Windows. I even changed the boot order to the CD drive. Nuttin happened. Which file on the CD will start the installation process? |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2007 : 16:08:19
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Another possibility is that your system's BIOS is set to boot to the hard drive before the optical drive (I think the BIOS settings key is F5 for the P-series, but I can't check right now). If your boot priority is already set to optical first, then one option is to start it from Windows (probably a file like setup.exe or install.exe--I can't check right now), or use your USB floppy drive and boot to those first. All I can say is that the kit worked for my disc and booted fine on two different systems.  |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
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Posted - 07/07/2007 : 11:54:21
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| I gave it another try. As soon as the bios screen came up I hit F12 and changed the boot order and the system started booting from the CD and began the Windows set-up procedure. Then I got an error message: the file ntkrnlmp.exe is missing. That was follwed by an Error Code, which I didn't write down. The dialog box said that the set-up process could not proceed, press any key to exit. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2007 : 16:30:41
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Sorry, I missed your note about changing boot order before (I shouldn't post so late).
You might get more clues if you search MS's KB articles with the actual error code, but I'm not sure what else you can do since all my boot materials are stored out of town. Since that's a system file, perhaps slipstreaming with SP1 might help? Hard to say. Maybe someone else has suggestions.  |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2007 : 20:36:44
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| Sorry. It was my fault. When the set-up process was loading all the necessary files, I manually ejected the disc because I was worried that my existing installation would automatically be rewritten. I just tried it again and it did fine. Of course I didn't authorize installing Windows, so I don't know if that'll work, but I feel confident about it. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2007 : 23:39:06
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Okay, glad you worked it out.  The additional information for slipstreaming SP2 should help others as well (I hope I can test it out myself eventually). I've reformatted and reinstalled my P via this disc before, so it should be fine. At the very least, having this on hand also helps with resale value. |
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plwinkler
New Member
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2007 : 14:37:56
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Originally posted by oion
At the very least, having this on hand also helps with resale value.
Resale? Never! I'm hanging on to my P2120 as long as I can keep it working. That's why I burned this CD. |
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ON-Solution
Starting Member
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Posted - 08/19/2007 : 05:16:46
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Hello,
in Germany we´ve got
Win ISO Builder
it´s a tool where you can create a Backup of your Original Windows XP Version...
This Program can also Implementate the SP2 , Drivers, applications, Programms.. and much more (auto activation and so on)
you can make your own specific WindowsXP CD/DVD inc. your drivers as well...
If you google by "winfuture" there you can download this Program..
it´s easy to use and you can choose what you want to install and not..
cu Oli |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2007 : 20:34:24
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quote:
Originally posted by ON-Solution
Hello,
in Germany we´ve got
Win ISO Builder
it´s a tool where you can create a Backup of your Original Windows XP Version...
This Program can also Implementate the SP2 , Drivers, applications, Programms.. and much more (auto activation and so on)
you can make your own specific WindowsXP CD/DVD inc. your drivers as well...
If you google by "winfuture" there you can download this Program..
it´s easy to use and you can choose what you want to install and not..
cu Oli
This advertisement is irrelevant to the P-1k/2k XP boot CD portion of this thread if it requires a working OS CD or recovery CD to begin with, and it looks like it does. The XP CD kit here is to create an OS CD from our i386 directory.
On the other hand, if this "Winfuture" software works by creating a bootable OS disc from what's already installed and running in C:\Windows and NOT another CD, that would be impressive, but probably messy with all the junk of a non-fresh install. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2008 : 11:43:01
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If you're having trouble accessing the FTP, it's probably being hit by too many users (there's a limit to user access, but I don't remember how many, and I don't know if I can increase it).
Also, weirdly, I noticed I have an easier time connecting to the FTP on IE than Opera or K-meleon/FF. I hope it's just my setup, though. |
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LittleBro
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 01/18/2010 : 14:36:20
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| Thank you for posting this information and for hosting the ftp site. I have been battling my Mom's C-series (C2210) for days trying to get it clean to give to my nephew. It is to be her birthday present to him. The FujitsuDISE_Floppies.exe from the ftp site worked perfectly on it. |
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oion
Advanced Member
USA
2231 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2010 : 22:49:53
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Originally posted by LittleBro
Thank you for posting this information and for hosting the ftp site. I have been battling my Mom's C-series (C2210) for days trying to get it clean to give to my nephew. It is to be her birthday present to him. The FujitsuDISE_Floppies.exe from the ftp site worked perfectly on it.
Glad to hear these little things can help the random person. I'll keep hosting the stuff until P's no longer exist, I suppose... |
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