Boot Camp WinXP SP1

I have a genuine disc of WinXP, and I am trying to use boot camp to install it, yet in the setup it asks for a previous version of windows such as windows 2000 or earlier. So I think I have a copy of WinXP SP1 so now, I am trying to figure out how to slipstream it with SP2 using Mac programs, since boot camp doesn't support SP1. I have been working on this project for about a week now and honestly I can't figure out how. All the guides online use Windows programs. If someone could please help me I would be so grateful.
Also I am wondering if I, when I make this slipstream disc on SP2, need to purchase a new serial number, which would be a let down since I already have a windows product in my hands. But... a major reason why I purchased a mac is because I can get the best of 2 worlds, yet I'm stuck on one side of the fence.
So any knowledge in this area would be appreciated. Thanks

This is really the wrong place for the question. You might find information if you search in the Boot Camp Forum, but more than likely you need to look for Windows forums to find out how to slipstream. The Apple Discussions don't provide any support for Windows other than what you may find in the Boot Camp Forum. Do a Google search where you're likely to turn up lots of information.

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