[Problem With Installing Programs]

I have a batch file in my $OEM$\$1\Install folder. And it has 7 programs that it is supposed to install. However, none of these programs are ever installed when I run my XP CD through a virtual machine. I've come to the conclusion that the batch file never gets called. However, the .reg file which is called using the same CMDLines.txt file does get called. What might I be doing wrong?

I have attached both my CMDLines.txt file and my batch.cmd file.

CMDLines.txt

batch.cmd

[Intel Chipset/VGA]

I am working on an Unattended Windows CD and was wondering if anyone knew which files I would need to install the Intel Chipset and VGA drivers. My laptop is an Acer Travelmate 4500 and I can provide the folder contents if needed.

I realize the .inf files are usually the drivers. However, for the Intel VGA there is an auto.inf file and one other .inf file. The latter is buried within folders. I presume I should use the latter. As for the chipset there are no .inf files.

[IP Address Issue]

i get this error if i use bridged networking in VMWare, but when i switch to NAT it goes away.

does ms virtual pc have a networking option like that?

I'm not sure. The error messages continued even after completing the XP install. If it is just the virtual machine then it doesn't really matter. However, before I format my system I would like to make sure everything works.

[IP Address Issue]

While using Microsoft Virtual PC to test my Auto XP CD I came across an odd error. Setup informed me that my IP address was in use by another computer on the network. Considering there is no network, unless Microsoft's VM decided to make one, this should not be a problem. Besides which, I never specified a static IP. This happened at the 12 or 13 minute mark. Any ideas as to the cause of this error?

[CD Key Rejected]

DarkAsHell,

The easiest solution is to use the version provided by your laptop manufacturer.

Make your UA disk using that version and use your OEM key in the winnt.sif.

It can be done using your Upgrade disk, but its alot more work and you have to edit some system files.

Theres also some disupte as to whether we can tell you which or how to edit those files.

Alright. I guess I'll go that route. Thanks. I'll post back here if everything works

[CD Key Rejected]

You may use a OEM key for VOL version or vice versa.

Or you use a key of XP Home Version for Professional version.

If the original XPCD folder I created was made using the XP Pro Upgrade CD would I need to add any files that are found on the full version? And do I just go into the WINNT.SIF file and change the CD Key to the OEM manufacturer CD key?

Thanks for the help guys. Sorry if it's taking me a while to understand.

[CD Key Rejected]

I think it can work with an upgrade CD, but you need to have an original install CD for a previous OS for it to continue. Upgrade CDs won't let you do a fresh install otherwise, so it makes sense that it's rejecting your key.

I don't have a whole lot of experience working with upgrade CDs, but I'm sure others around here have done it before.

I have the full version provided by my laptop manufacturer. Is there a certain file or series of files I need to add to the unattended XP CD?

[CD Key Rejected]

I followed your guide for an unattended XP install, which was very helpful. However, upon testing my ISO in Microsoft's Virtual Machine Trial I found that the CD Key, which I have made sure is accurate, is not excepted. I am using an XP Pro Upgrade CD. I am unsure as to whether this guide will work for an upgrade CD. If this is the problem what might some possible solutions be? If this is not the problem is there some batch file I have screwed up?

If you need more info let me know. Thanks a lot for this guys. If this ends up not working at least I've still learned a good deal