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Thanks cluberti for the feedback. I changed my xml and will test it to see if this solves the problem.

As you requested, here is my xml.... <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="windowsPE"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SetupUILanguage> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> </SetupUILanguage> <InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <UserData> <ProductKey> <Key>XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</Key> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </ProductKey> <Organization>My Business</Organization> <FullName>My Name</FullName> <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula> </UserData> <ImageInstall> <OSImage> <InstallFrom> <MetaData wcm:action="add"> <Key>/IMAGE/NAME</Key> <Value>Windows Vista ULTIMATE</Value> </MetaData> </InstallFrom> <InstallToAvailablePartition>false</InstallToAvailablePartition> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> <InstallTo> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> </InstallTo> </OSImage> </ImageInstall> <DiskConfiguration> <Disk wcm:action="add"> <ModifyPartitions> <ModifyPartition wcm:action="add"> <Active>true</Active> <Extend>false</Extend> <Format>NTFS</Format> <Label>VISTA</Label> <Letter>C</Letter> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> <Order>1</Order> </ModifyPartition> </ModifyPartitions> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <WillWipeDisk>false</WillWipeDisk> </Disk> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </DiskConfiguration> </component> </settings> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time</TimeZone> <DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet>false</DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet> <RegisteredOrganization>My Business</RegisteredOrganization> <RegisteredOwner>My Name</RegisteredOwner> <OOBE> <HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage> <ProtectYourPC>3</ProtectYourPC> <NetworkLocation>Home</NetworkLocation> <SkipUserOOBE>true</SkipUserOOBE> <SkipMachineOOBE>true</SkipMachineOOBE> </OOBE> <Display> <ColorDepth>32</ColorDepth> <DPI>96</DPI> <HorizontalResolution>1024</HorizontalResolution> <VerticalResolution>768</VerticalResolution> </Display> <FirstLogonCommands> <SynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <CommandLine>%SYSTEMDRIVE%\INSTALL.CMD</CommandLine> <Description>Import Registry Tweaks</Description> <Order>1</Order> </SynchronousCommand> </FirstLogonCommands> <UserAccounts> <LocalAccounts> <LocalAccount wcm:action="add"> <Description>User</Description> <DisplayName>User</DisplayName> <Group>Administrators</Group> <Name>User</Name> </LocalAccount> </LocalAccounts> </UserAccounts> <VisualEffects> <FontSmoothing>ClearType</FontSmoothing> </VisualEffects> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> </component> </settings> <settings pass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <ComputerName>MyPC</ComputerName> <RegisteredOrganization>My Business</RegisteredOrganization> <RegisteredOwner>My Name</RegisteredOwner> <TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time</TimeZone> <DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet>false</DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet> <CopyProfile>true</CopyProfile> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC-UX" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-UnattendedJoin" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <Identification> <JoinWorkgroup>MSHOME</JoinWorkgroup> </Identification> </component> </settings> <settings pass="auditSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <AutoLogon> <LogonCount>5</LogonCount> <Username>Administrator</Username> </AutoLogon> <DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet>false</DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet> <TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time</TimeZone> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:e:/MyPC%20vista%20sp2_2/sources/install.wim#Windows Vista ULTIMATE" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend>

Hello there, I recently modified a version of Vista Ultimate with SP2 integrated as an autounttend setup. The only thing I am running into that I don't understand is why the part that "checks your computer performance" does not come up. Instead my machine automaticlly reboots twice and after the second time and a few minutes of black screen my windows animation and windows startup sound start. Then i am prompted to change password. Then everything seems to run normally in spite of that problem. Any ideas?

That url is for Vista SP1. I assume that SP2 can be done the same way? My question may be a stupid question to some people, but I believe in definitive info not halfassed or incomplete info.

Very Interesting, job well done. I see that your RunOnceEX program can be used to create a runoncex.cmd for XP how about one for VISTA. Something like SETUPCOMMAND.CMD??

I have a high speed internet connection.

When I created my version of Vista Ultimate autounattend I entered my time zone as Mountain Standard Time. My Vista autounattend installs just like I want it to, however, the one glitch I run into is that it does not allow for Daylight Savings time during setup. Meaning after it is finished installing and the current Daylight time is 3:00 PM, it setups as the current Standard time of 2:00PM. Which means I have to manually change it to the correct daylight savings time. Why is this occurring during autounattend and does anyone have any ideas or links they can point me to that will lend knowledge on how to deal with this issue?

Perhaps someone knows why this is happening: Windows Vista: I enter the appropriate time zone for my area, i.e., Mountain Standard Time; into my autounattended answer file and this is what happens. For example it is currently 3:00 PM MDT it sets up as 2:00PM MST. An hour slow. I do not have this problem with my XP unattended setup. In essence Vista does not acknowledge Daylight Savings Time during an unattended setup. Anyone have a solution for this problem? FYI: Apparently this issue was resolved by MS as their Vista with SP2 installs with the correct timezone and time. NOT!!!!

I will give it a try and let know how I fared. Thanks Well I gave it a try and here is what happened. I installed Adobe Photoshop CS4 extended. I then loaded my 516 bitmap from the spwizimg.dll file and then 'placed' the image of my choice and resized appropriately, saved as per your instructions. I then used resource hacker to open spwizimg.dll. I then attempted to replace the 516 bitmap file with my edited file. All I got was a violation code message. I saved it anyway and tested it. The image appeared as I edited, worked fine. Just wondering why I got the error message. Did I do something wrong? Any ideas?

Duhh... you just figure that out. Its been around for awhile. Thanks.

Vista SP2 Beta?? I think I'll wait until the final release and check peoples responses, gripes, complaints, bitches, etc. Then and only then will I try it.

I guess no one knows what the hell I am talking about. Thanks anyway.

All the times I have installed Vista, Ultimate or Premium it NEVERhidden. Maybe you need to visit Microsoft.com and learn some more about it. Learn if indeed if it is suppose to be hidden. I don't think so. Good luck.

You need to create your $OEM$ folder in your Sources folder and place your setupcomplete.cmd in $OEM$\$$\SETUP\SCRIPTS folder. In XP when setting up my wpi I placed a wpi.cmd file in the $OEM$ folder it worked. I would think this would be the same for Vista

I attempted to edit the image 516 in spwizimg.dll (Vista Ultimate 32). All I want to change is the white background with an image of my choosing. When I attempt this and test it in Vista setup I get the black border and no transparency. Any suggestions or ideas? Any help will be appreciated.

Does anyone know how to edit or change the Vista Logo on the bottom of the logon page in vista? Mine says Windows Vista Ultimate with the MS Flag pic proceeding it

Does anyone know how to edit or change the Vista Logo on the bottom of the logon page in vista? Mine says Windows Vista Ultimate with the MS Flag pic proceeding it. Syays that this topic was moved, where the heck to?

Is this tweak suppose to automatically change the dsktop icon size from the default "medium" to "classic" wthout having to right click on the desktop and clickin view them choosing icon size there? If it doesn't, is there a regtweak that will work upon unattended installs? Thanks in advance.

Is this tweak suppose to take place of having to right click on desktop, view, and changing form the default medium size to classic size icons?

Thanks Phil, but I am aware of that. I just looking for a regtweak that will elliminate having to do that. I am also looking for a regtweak that will remove the volume icon form the taskbar upon install of vista. Ya know, to save having to right click taskbar and go to properties, then notification area and unchecking the volume box. Any ideas?

There is one regtweak I am looking for. That is to have have the desktop icons switched from medium icons to classic icons. Any clues? Thanks in advance.

OOBEResources located in the mounted install.wim windows\system32\oobe you need to use PE Explorer to edit it.

Thanks for this info. Am I correct in assuming that the runonce .cmd can be written simular to the one used with XP to install apps, hotfixes, etc.?

I followed your guide to building a Vista Autounattend.xml file and created the following answer file: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="windowsPE"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SetupUILanguage> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> </SetupUILanguage> <InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <UserData> <ProductKey> <Key>VMCB9-FDRV6-6CDQM-RV23K-RP8F7</Key> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </ProductKey> <Organization>EagleWing Computing</Organization> <FullName>John User</FullName> <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula> </UserData> <ImageInstall> <OSImage> <InstallFrom> <MetaData wcm:action="add"> <Key>/IMAGE/NAME</Key> <Value>Windows Vista ULTIMATE</Value> </MetaData> </InstallFrom> <InstallToAvailablePartition>false</InstallToAvailablePartition> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </OSImage> </ImageInstall> </component> </settings> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <OOBE> <HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage> <NetworkLocation>Home</NetworkLocation> <ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC> <SkipUserOOBE>true</SkipUserOOBE> </OOBE> <TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time</TimeZone> <RegisteredOrganization>EagleWing Computing</RegisteredOrganization> <RegisteredOwner>John User</RegisteredOwner> <UserAccounts> <LocalAccounts> <LocalAccount wcm:action="add"> <Description>Admin</Description> <DisplayName>Admin</DisplayName> <Group>Administrators</Group> <Name>Admin</Name> </LocalAccount> <LocalAccount wcm:action="add"> <Description>John</Description> <DisplayName>John</DisplayName> <Group>Administrators</Group> <Name>John</Name> </LocalAccount> </LocalAccounts> </UserAccounts> <Display> <ColorDepth>32</ColorDepth> <DPI>96</DPI> <HorizontalResolution>1024</HorizontalResolution> <VerticalResolution>768</VerticalResolution> </Display> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> </component> </settings> <settings pass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <ComputerName>EagleWing</ComputerName> <RegisteredOrganization>EagleWing Computing</RegisteredOrganization> <RegisteredOwner>John User</RegisteredOwner> <TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time</TimeZone> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC-UX" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <RunSynchronous> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>1</Order> <Path>cmd /c "FOR %i IN (C D E F G H I J K L N M O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z) DO IF EXIST %i:\AppsRoot.txt SETX AppsRoot %i: -m"</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>2</Order> <Path>%WINDIR%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe /quiet /audit</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> </RunSynchronous> </component> </settings> <settings pass="auditSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <AutoLogon> <Enabled>true</Enabled> <LogonCount>5</LogonCount> <Username>Administrator</Username> </AutoLogon> </component> </settings> <settings pass="auditUser"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <RunSynchronous> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>10</Order> <Path>cmd /c REGEDIT /S %AppsRoot%\Install\Regtweaks.reg</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>20</Order> <Path>cmd /c %AppsRoot%\Install\Flash\install_flash_player.exe /s</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>30</Order> <Path>cmd /c %AppsRoot%\Install\Java\jre.exe /s /v/qn</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> <RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add"> <Order>40</Order> <Path>%WINDIR%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe /quiet /oobe /reboot</Path> </RunSynchronousCommand> </RunSynchronous> </component> </settings> <settings pass="generalize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-PnpSysprep" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <PersistAllDeviceInstalls>true</PersistAllDeviceInstalls> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:E:/EagleWing Vista/sources/install.wim#Windows Vista ULTIMATE" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend> When I attempt to install vista from DVD it displays an error just after sysprep finishes installing my apps. It says that it has something to do with interactive login. Then it shuts down my machine. Then I turn my machine back on and it continues to install Vista. I thought maybe you could give me some idea what I am doing wrong or missing or somethin....

Just for info: Dec 08 KB955839 still put my timezone to Kabul. KB951072 works for me as KB955839 does not.