How To Slipstream Windows 7 SP1 Into Installation DVD ISO

Here's a handy tutorial for those who are interested. It explains how to "slipstream" the upcoming SP1 RTM release into the Windows 7 install DVD ISO image. That way when you do a new install or reinstall SP1 will be done automatically.

You do have to download a couple of other pieces of software, but it works. Plus you can also "slipstream" the drivers you use to the ISO image created.

Many tweaks too, so you can delete the items you never really use or are interested in.

This is from the IntoWindows.com website. I'll just post the link so as to avoid any copyright issues.

It uses RT Seven Lite application which you'll need to download and the latest WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for windows 7 ISO image. (This you burn to a DVD and then install it.)

Download: RT Seven Lite X86 version (32-bit)

Download: RT Seven Lite X64 version (64-bit)

Download: WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for windows 7 This is a big download - 1706.6MB as an ISO image file to burn to a blank DVD.

You also need .NET Framework 3.5, but most users have it already on their systems.

Go here for the tutorial: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-sl...ation-dvd-iso/

You can also install VMware Workstation 7.0 or Virtual PC (For testing your customized OS virtually)

Let me know if y'all have any issues with it. This is a alternative method of installing Windows 7 along with SP1 integrated and other features all in one DVD.

Useful that!

Having just built my PC and installing my first Win7 OS I am still learning about it. When is the SP1 update due out?.

WAIK is no need. What you need is Imagex inside WAIK to export "INSTALL.wim" to make it smaller after your slipstream.

However there is Imagex's GUI called GImageX available for your easy use at

http://www.autoitscript.com/gimagex/

DO NOT FORGET that you can not undo slipstream or uninstall Service Pack from your OS because the slipstream will GET RID OF your original file.

DO NOT FORGET to learn how to unmount image in RT_MOUNT using DISM in case of accident such as BSOD or power failure during your slipstream.

The instructions in the OP are for the use of WAIK, so this other tool may confuse users.

I DO NOT recommend using an alternative tool since there is no info for it.

Is RT 7 Lite WAIK?

No, it is the tool to make the new ISO with. W.A.I.K. is Windows Automated Installation Kit.

After slipstream Service Pack 1 RTM to all 11 editions and additional language pack, I have got a 5.15GB of ISO image. Is this Windows 7 AIO too big?

Well, I wouldn't slipstream to all 11 (actually 9) editions, it's a waste and you really need only only one DVD of either 32 bit or 64 bit.

If you need a separate DVD for 32 and 64 bit, then use the following guide: How to get FOUR versions of Windows 7 x64 from one DVD

The 32-bit AIO disc is 5 editions: Starter, Basic, Premium Professional and Ultimate.

The 64-bit AIO disc is 4 editions: Basic, Premium, Professional and Ultimate.

So I don't see where you come up with 11 editions.

DON'T USE some AIO ISO you downloaded from a torrent site that's been modified that only God knows what else has been put into it. Use the download links we have sticky in the Installation thread. ALL 32 bit ISO are the same size and so are the 64 bit. It's the "ei.cfg" file that signifies what version to install. Once that's removed you will be given the choice of either the 4 or 5 editions depending on the disc you configure.

The other 2 edition are Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit.

I firstly slipstream only Ultimate 32-bit using RT 7 Lite and hope it would make every 32-bit become SP1 (like the integration) but I was wrong. When I open other 32-bit edition (such as Professional 32-bit) in RT 7 Lite, it shown the Professional 32-bit was not a SP1 one. That was the reason why I have to slipstream all 11 editions.