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I have Win XP SP2 Pro (Genuine) and MSOffice2007 (H & S Edition) (Genuine) Once I have installed/integrated the following, why would I need anything else to allow updation of both Win XP and MS Office ? 1. Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (ActiveX) 2. Office Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (ActiveX) 3. Microsoft Update Web Control Class (ActiveX) “Adds Microsoft Update and removes Windows Update.”

Yes. That will do the job. Thanks, -X-! PS. Oops. Don't need the 'c' program at all!

Thanks, -X-, I am trying to make un unattended XP cd, without using nlite for the updates. I want to apply the updates via cmd files, in multiple phases. I need these cmd files to run in proper sequence, after each reboot. I want to invoke a 'c' program when the pc has booted up. This program, will in turn start the appropriate cmd file. I know this sound weird, but I want my unattended XP cd to remain simply a basic unattended cd. I don't want to incorporate the updates via nlite.

Hi, I haven’t been regular, and one post of mine was apparently deleted by some mod. I went and read the sticky, and sure enough, it states that prolonged absence from the forum can result in a post being deleted. Well, I’m trying to post again. Hope this one doesn’t get deleted. Is there any way to write a cmd file to schedule a bat/exe file to auto run when Win XP SP2 /SP3 reboots ?

Can you post that batch file, please ?

Sure hope some picks up where Benjamin left off. This is, by far, the most structured approach to applications installation.

While downloading, Avast warns that RunWPI.exe has Win32:Trojan-gen {Other}. .../$oem$.rar\$OEM$\RunWPI.exe [L] Win32:Trojan-gen {Other} (0) Is this a false positive ?

Thanks for the links, IcemanMD. Actually I had already browsed through them, but found them to be somewhat inconclusive , and a bit of an information overload for a layman, such as I. There is a great deal of info on the software available (along with pricing and links). I wish there was a summation/categorization of the large list, based on some features and, in particular, of the user friendliness. Coupled with user feedback, it could, perhaps, help total noobs like me, to zoom in and select the most appropriate software. I shall give these links another go. Thanks again.

Thank you, all, Martin H, DigeratiPrime and Ponch. So imaging is what I need. BTW I forgot to mention that I don't have a Floppy Drive (I believe Norton Ghost needs one). Any suggestions/feedback regarding a free + user friendly imaging software ? Like clonezilla ?

I am using Win XP Pro SP2 (updated to XP3) on a C2D (standalone). I have had to reinstall sufficient times to make me look for a better option to a regular reinstallation of XP. That is how I found this forum. (thanks to Google) I have one hard disk with 4 partitions. C: System (for Win XP) D: General (for utilities) E: Misc (for experimental purposes such as Virtual PC) F: Work (working data/files ) I have narrowed down my options to (a) Unattended Installation(as wonderfully documented on this site) (b) Imaging/Cloning just the system partition I have been browsing through both these options for a couple of days, and as both concepts are new to me, I am somewhat confused. I saw somewhere that (perhaps untrue) an ‘image’ is not bootable. I need to get my system up and running, in pristine condition, with a minimum time/effort/attendance. Can someone please suggest which would be the better option between (a) and (b) ? My immediate concern is just the system partition, not the other partitions. It would be wonderful to be able to create a bootable CD/DVD, and do a painless ‘restore’/reinstall. I have downloaded a few imaging/cloning free softwares such as Clonezilla, HDclone, and DriveImage XML. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thank you, Tripredacus. Sorry for the late response.

Thank you, rv31 and maleko. (I didn't realize that my email notification wasn't turned on)

I have a SmartAX MT841 Huawei ADSL modem with 1 USB and 4 LAN ports. Can I set up a LAN with another PC through this modem? Both pcs will need to access internet through this modem. The modem specs are: http://www.huawei.com/products/terminal/pr...atalog.do?id=42 Thanks.

Hello, everyone.