My copies of XP Pro must be older than yours, because they did not require SP1 during installation.  Does it give you the option of skipping the update?  If so, it will show up as a critical update when you first go to Windows update. That's how I did SP1 on my 3 installations.  Yours may not allow that option. The MS fix is complicated, but I don't think they're kidding.

>How do I deploy the XP sp1 cd during the installation of XP Pro on a new
>hard disc?
>
>I was able to get the installation of XP Pro up to the point of it asking
>file 'asms' on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 CD is needed.  Type
>the path where the file is located, and then click OK.  Copy files from:
>
>I've got the sp cd (that I bought from M$) in the cd rom drive (E:).  I've
>told it so, I've clicked OK.  Nothing happens.
>
>I've read many help articles on this, but I don't understand how to make
>this work.  I found this:
><http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311755>
>but, really...are they kidding???????????
>
>

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