Install the Window XP SP3 with BootCamp...?

Hi all,
Can i update to WIN XP SP3 under BootCamp now? is it need to update the BootCamp 2.1 before install SP3 and the BootCamp 2.1 still have a driver for Nvidia 8800GT on the MacPro (since 2007)
Thanks a lot!

Hi The Hatter, I often find that these types of bugs are connected with incorrect installation by users and can often be avoided if they are methodical when going about a process like installation of service packs for Windows. I know that loads of users experienced problems with installing SP1 and particularly SP2 for XP and in most cases it was due to user error. I state most cases because Microsoft did issue the pack on CD and some of them were faulty. Downloading from the net was also sometimes a problem as if the download went haywire you had to start again. Thankfully that scenario has been eliminated and if it kicks out now you restat the download from where yo left off. It's never made easy is it!
Kind regards. Denis

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Oh k thanks alot for your input. I think my only option is running XP through VM Fusion on my Time Capsule like Eric mentioned. I would have loved to exclude Mac OS X from running at all in the background while I'm on Windows since the programs I'm planning to run on Windows are Memory intensive. That's the whole reason I'm trying not to have windows installed on my macbook HD and have it run independently like it would on bootcamp. Thanks for all your help tho.
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3, I previously had an old Macbook Pro running Mountain Lion & Windows Vista and could leave the SD card in the drive and use files on both operating system. As Windows 7 is using NTFS, does this mean I risk having the SD card data deleted everytime I access something from the WIndows 7 side?
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Thx

pjcasanis wrote:
I just recently set up bootcamp to benefit from some of the features on Windows 7. I followed the procedure and installed the WindowsSupport folder (part of the bootcamp process on an SD card - which was loaded with loads of other files).
I noticed a tricky part of the installation when the Windows 7 disc started to install in that Windows wouldn't install on the bootcamp partition because it wasn't NTFS format. I chose the option to convert the drive to NTFS and the installation completed fine.
That is the standard method, it is fully covered in the Boot Camp Directions.
I then opened the WindowsSupport folder that I had chosen to have installed on the SD card which contained the bootcamp software and drivers and started the 'setup' process which all looked to be going fine. Next thing I find is that the SD card is blanked and the bootcamp install software reported that it couldn't find the required .msi file.
The reason for this was that the SD card appeared blank. I then selected the option to scan and fix problems which didn't work and just hanged (so I cancelled it).
How was the SD card formatted (and why did you not follow the Boot Camp Directions (use a USB thumb drive formatted as Fat32, or use a DVD)
I am now faced with an SD card with some important data on it that is not recognised (not even registering as there) when put into the SD slot on MAC OSX Mountain Lion and when insterted on the Windows side it just says that it needs formatting (which I haven't done) in order to be usable.
The files have probably been lost, it was unwise to compound the choice of incorrect media by using media that had 'important data' on it.
1, Can I recover the files on the SD Card & if so, how do I do this when OSX doesn't even recognise the SD card anymore?
No idea, tell me what the format was and I may have a suggestion
2, In my pursuit to complete bootcamp installation, if I were to install the windows support files again from the OSX partiiton, how do I prevent the files from being deleted again? i need to do this to complete the Windows 7 installation as I currently have only the very basic functions with no drivers etc.
Reboot into OSX and read the directions for Boot Camp installation, then follow them exactly
3, I previously had an old Macbook Pro running Mountain Lion & Windows Vista and could leave the SD card in the drive and use files on both operating system. As Windows 7 is using NTFS, does this mean I risk having the SD card data deleted everytime I access something from the WIndows 7 side?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thx
The card must be formatted as FAT32, I would invest $10 in a USB thumb drive, it's cheap.
And I would read the Directions before doing anything else!

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James Bond 007,
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Barlsaxshorty,
OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer". OEM versions are usually what comes preinstalled on a new computer. Like DSP (Delivery Service Partner) versions, they don't come with a box, a printed manual, and usually no tech support or rebates. This means the software can be sold for much much cheaper than retail versions.
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pietrofromlondon wrote:
that would be a costly option... I got 4 giga and will stick to it, I mainly use 2D, but 3D from time to time too... that's why I thought about boot camp rather than Parallels. Will try to get Windows 7 unless you think it's a bad idea.... By the way, how much space would you allow the partition for windows?
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Originally the Notebook will have the Recovery Partition and that would give you an option to create a set of Recovery Disk. If you have not created those Recovery Disks when the Notebook was in working condition we cannot do that right now
As of now if you need to recover your Notebook with the new Operating System you can check if the Recovery Partition is in a working condition or not, If yes you can easily recover/restore your Notebook
If Recovery Partition is corrupted
You need to call HP Technical Support and request for a set of Recovery Disks , So you can recover/restore your Notebook at the earliest
OR
You need call up Microsoft and purchase an Operating System with the License Key, So you can recover/restore your Notebook at the earliest
I strongly recommend you to Contact HP Technical Support over the Phone for further assistance without any delay
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"If you made the Windows partition too small
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