Hi guys, I am going to do a complete reinstall of XP, to start from fresh again. Whenever i do this, i always have to reinstall files and programs that i need, such as Service Pack 2, Anti-Virus software etc etc..Which takes alot of time.. Now, i have put Norton Anti-Virus onto a CD, and i can install it straight from there once everything is done. But, how would i go about keeping Sevice Pack 2, so i don't have to download it again, because it is quite a large file. Would i just put it on a disk? And if so, where would i find the SP2 files? Or, is there a much easier way i can go about keeping all my files, so i have them ready when i have completed the reinstall?...

Thanks people.

You might find some useful info here

WindowsReinstall.com - XP, Vista, 2000, NT, 98, ME, 95, 3.1: repair, reinstall, install, upgrade any Windows operating system

You can make a slipsreamed copy of the XP install disk ie. a Xp install disk with SP2 included. The instructions are here http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...slipstream.asp

Thanks Questor I'll let you know how i get on.

Thanks for the link Questor. This appears to be a much simpler method of slipstreaming than others ive used.
Welcome to the forums.

I have one problem. I don't have a Windows XP CD, my system didn't come with one i don't think....All i have are 5 HP recovery disk's....

You could borrow one of someone. As long as you have a legit. serial number to use with it.