TCCJohn

Well I have managed to muddle through my issues and thought I would share my findings. In creating the autounattend.xml through the WSIM/WIAK I found two problems that where causiing my issues. 1. In creating a x86 answer file, by using the menu item INSERT > Syncronous command the processorArchitecture was being inserted with an amd64 tag causing the sychronous commands to be passed over. You need to use the components panel (Lower Left) and add the appropriate type there. 2. The variable %systemroot% that work previously in WSIM/WIAK no longer works. You must use the legacy version %windir% to repesent the drive:\Windows folder. After making these adjustments my installs are once again UNATTENDED Hope this helps anyone having similar issues and good luck

I am also experiencing similar problems with the OPK System Image Manager (WIAK for OEMs) since moving to the updated version for Windows 7. The actual operating installs but I cannot seem to get ANYTHING to launch during audit mode or oobe. I use the DVD and USB flash drive with autounattend/configuration set method. The files are being moved successfully to the local drive and once system is in audit mode I can launch the installs using the very same commands that were to be called during the audit mode pass. A RunSyncronous Command in the Audit User pass used to accomplish the base utilities and app installs perfectly on Vista: CMD /C %systemroot%\Factory\Utilities\myapp.exe /qn Now I cannot seem to get anything kicked off or error out. It's as if it is being passed over completely. I have seen mention of an %appsroot% variable not getting set but not really sure this is coming into play in this situation. Thank you in advance for any ideas or help. John