So if you've placed the folder at the root of C just enter C NOT C:\I386 Look for a string value called SourcePath, right click and modify and enter the location of the I386 folder but not the I386 itself. And actually it can be placed anywhere you want as long as it's visible to the OS.yes even a network share using a UNC path.Īnd to tell the OS where that folder is you have to edit the registry at the following location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\SETUP When it's placed at c it can be used to prevent you from having to supply the Installation CD when the OS needs it.
The I386 folder contains the installation files located on the installation cd for 2000/xp. Actually several to be quite honest.įirst off a normal installation DOES NOT place the I386 folder at the root of installation drive, nor does it add to it afterwards, nor is it 'locked' to 1 computer. First off I know this is an old topic but people still seem to be looking at it and I must say there are some clear errors in what you've said.
