mongo66

As I understand it, you use nlite to create AND burn the ISO image too -- is that correct? If so, the next time you run nlite, turn off create ISO and/or burn to cd option(s). You'll be able to make the necessary changes. Then use cdimage to create the ISO and burn it using your favorite cd-burning program. This is how I do it, btw. I don't know, but he usually visits the forum on a daily basis.

For starters, you're going to have to provide more information than you've given... - What device drivers are you referring to? Storage/display/audio ?? - The method used to install these drivers? - Is this an nlite'd cd or ?

I hadn't tried this myself, but I don't think the cdkey prompt can be skipped during installation. You'd be better off entering the cdkey in winnt.sif for a fully unattended install. Looky here: I thought XP SP3 asks for CD key AFTER you finish install?.

Only nuhi can answer your question. I wouldn't worry about it though... If you want to change unattended settings, just edit winnt.sif manually.

lol. come on now... Don't make it difficult than it actually is... Just slipstream SP3 to an untouched Windows XP installation source (preferably SP0/RTM) and forget about it.

The device description has nothing to do with it. Is the Dell driver digitally signed (WHQL certified)? Find out the Hardware Id for the device... Device Manager >> Display Adapter (properties) >> Details tab Do this with the default Windows drivers installed. This will allow you to see which Hardware Id windows is actually using for the device. Once you've got the corresponding Id(s), compare it to the ones supplied in the Dell INF file. Add the compatible hardware ids to the Dell INF file. The format should look something like this: "device description" = driver install section, hardware id For example: "RADEON MOBILITY" = ati2mtag_M6, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C59&SUBSYS_00E31028 Note: If the Dell drivers are WHQL certified, making any changes to the INF will lose its WHQL status.

You need to specify a REG_EXPAND_SZ data string instead of REG_SZ. Use the following: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment] "TEMP"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\ 00,25,00,5c,00,54,00,65,00,6d,00,70,00,00,00 "TMP"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,\ 25,00,5c,00,54,00,65,00,6d,00,70,00,00,00

I ran into a similar situation not so long ago, used the Vista DVD repair option and was able to boot successfully. @jaclaz: Sorry, my bad... I just woke up, so I'm not operating at 100% efficiency yet.

You will need to restore the master boot record (MBR) using Vista installation DVD (choose repair option). If you don't have one, get hold of bootsect.exe utility. Usage: bootsect.exe -NT60 All

When I customize with nlite, I don't make any changes to the Users tab (keep default settings). I also disable administrative shares in the advanced tweaking options as well. After XP setup completes, during first logon, I usually rename the Administrator account. As an added layer of security, I also turn off "Use simple file sharing" in Folder Options. Leaving it on will enable the Guest account if there are active shares on the computer. Now when I goto Computer Management, I see three accounts: - Administrator *renamed* (active) - Guest (disabled) - HelpAssistant (disabled) While I'm at the Welcome screen, the only user account I see is the (renamed) Admin account, nothing else.

My steps to creating a XPSP3 nlite'd CD For best results, you should integrate WMP11 before IE7.

Vista x64 would certainly be faster IF the applications being used on it are optimized for 64-bit. Performance aside, I don't think x64 is better than x86. It has it's advantages, for example, the exclusive use of digitally signed drivers may improve overall system stability. Then there's the application compatibility factor... 32-bit apps will run on 64-bit, but will you gain any performance in doing so? I highly doubt it. However, if I were setting up the system, I'd put on Vista x64 to take advantage of the 64-bit processor.

A wierd issue concerning Vista's network system tray icon... I've noticed that the blue globe keeps disappearing -- sometimes while browsing the web or when I leave the computer idle for a period of time. Hovering the mouse over the network system tray icon displays, "Access to Local only". However, I can browse the internet just fine. I don't have any connectivity or browsing issues, btw. Any ideas? EDIT: A minute after posting this, it happened again, no problems browsing though...

Yes, for the most part. However, there may also be other hotfixes available for IE7 sub-components that aren't included with the cumulative update. As I said, the best way to find out is to consult the KB articles and/or security bulletins. They contain very useful information and will detail everything you need to know.

Right click My Computer and select Manage to open the Computer Management console. Under System Tools, expand Local Users and Groups then click on Users.

Can't disagree with that, but... Perhaps, but like I said: Digitally signed drivers may allow for more stability, but then again, the WHQL stamp is trivial at best. Just because it's digitally signed, doesn't necessarily mean it's good. Our MS rep said all future OS will be 64bit only. But they are just spokesmen really, MS might change their mind and not even tell those guys until it comes out. 64bit adoption is growing, but not to an extent where it will become dominant within Windows 7 scheduled release timeframe. For this reason, I believe there will be a 32bit version of Windows 7, albeit the last 32bit version of Windows we will see.

Exactly. I wouldn't run it on anything less than 2GB myself. I'm sure it works on less, but if you want decent performance with some apps open and all... I'll agree to a certain extent... Vista runs fine on 1GB ram, I'm running Vista Business SP1 (non-vlited) on an nforce2 system without a hitch. Got Aero, sidebar gadgets, rocketdock, everest system monitor running at all times. I have yet to experience any slowdowns... I also have very fast boot times as well. While Vista doesn't match XP performance wise, I'd say it runs pretty good -- good enough for me to use on a daily basis. I'd like nothing more than to add another gig of ram, just hadn't gotten around to it yet... As far as ram usage goes, I average 350mb-700mb (with a low of 260mb while idle) depending on the apps running at the time. I'm not saying 1GB RAM is plentiful, but based on my own experience, it's good enough for normal usage. 1GB certainly isn't enough for games or heavy duty apps, of course -- I'll have to switch back to XP for that. Bottomline, if you're going to use Vista, 2GB ram is the way to go. However, Vista will run smoothly with 1GB ram, a fairly decent processor say Athlon XP 2600+, 128-bit agp graphics w/ 256mb ddr, and some tweaking.

Since there have been no replies, I thought I'd add to my previous post... You should not run nlite on a post-nlite'd installation source as it will most likely lead to all sorts of problems. IF this is the case here, you'll have to start over. As for the IE7 hotfixes, you only need to integrate the latest update(s). All Internet Explorer updates are cumulative. However, there have been some exceptions... It's best to consult the relevant knowledge base articles before proceeding. Also make sure you are using the latest version of nlite. (My) Steps to creating an nlite'd cd: (1) Get hold of an untouched Windows XP installation source (preferably SP0); SP1 or SP2 will also do fine. *** Note: If you don't plan to integrate WMP11, you may skip steps (2) and (3). (2) [OPTIONAL] Slipstream SP3 to the installation source using the traditional method. (3) [OPTIONAL] Integrate WMP11 using Boooogy's WMP11 Slipstreamer. (4) Run nlite. Integrate SP3 (if you haven't already done so) + IE7 + post-SP3 hotfixes + addons you wish to add (in this exact order). By doing it this way, I have never ran into any problems... Good Luck!

I don't know for sure... The build numbers are probably extracted from the DriverVer directive in the ..\I386\DEFLTWK.INF file.

Open the Security tab of the shared resource in Vista, assign file/folder permissions as needed. Also check for password protection (if any). More information here: Vista - XP networking

I haven't noticed it while running Vista, but I've seen folder data/time changes occur after copying/moving files between NTFS volumes in Windows XP... Some things to consider... - Is this (Win2K) system going to be accessed by MS-DOS or Win9X? - What's the size of the partition or drive? - How many partitions are on this system? - Do you plan on storing large files (>4GB) in size? - Do you plan on using special features like file encryption, disk quotas?

Have you previously used nlite to add/remove components + hotfixes to this existing version of XPSP1? In other words, is the XPSP1 source you're referring to, an nlite'd source?

Are you sure you're not running Windows 7, lol... j/k. I hate to think what the average user would do if he/she were stuck in this situation. Perhaps the negativity surrounding Vista is well deserved afterall... Although it also suggests errors in installing as opposed to failure to be offered, I decided to give it a blast! **** thing is starting to irritate me now! I was about to recommend same thing yesterday, now it seems that didn't work either... Curious... how did you update this installation? Manually or through Windows Update?

Just a last ditch effort before I call it the night... Try this: Check to see if whether or not you have the KB935509 update. The KB article claims this update to be exclusive to Vista Enterprise + Ultimate editions. If there's one thing I've learnt over the years, that is not to take these claims too seriously (especially the ones made by MS). Indulge yourself... Download (again, no links given in kb article) Vista x86 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en Vista x64 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;DisplayLang=en As far as I know, this IS the last of the prerequisite updates required to install Vista Service Pack 1.

Got me on this one... lol Let me catch some Zzzzz's for a few hours, I'll look into to it further...