MrJinje

Just to be sure, we are talking about those little yellow boxes with useless information, they look kinda like this Click pic for greater details. Just open up Regedit, and change the ShowInfoTip to 0. Here is the key. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]

I'm sure he has his reasons, likely it is about saving time. I can definitely tell that his installation is freezing halfway through and wasting his end-users time. Instead of booting directly to the desktop, his users are getting a pop-up to enter their product key, then being forced to wait another 4-5 minutes while the installation completes. It could be even longer if he is installing Office or other apps during first login. _______________________________________________________ @OP, Yet another method might be to run this VBS script using your XML. With a little editing you can simply kill the annoying window. Call this VBS 'asynchronously' from your "oobeSystem" pass in your autounattend.xml Set WshShell = Wscript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Do While Not Wshshell.AppActivate ("TitleOfPopUpWindowGoesHere") Wscript.sleep 1000 Loop Wshshell.AppActivate "TitleOfPopUpWindowGoesHere" Wshshell.SendKeys "%{F4}" Original script and background info here..

Good work, never would have guessed that.

Now you are gonna have to do some testing. Try to mount the 1st image again (manually - not via my script), then we are gonna modify the second command to generate a log file and see what is going on there. You might need to edit each command to match your actual file-paths. Dism.exe /image:%~dp0MOUNT /Add-Package /LogPath:AddPackage.log /PackagePath:"%~dp0x86" Here are some DISM syntax details you should look over to get an understanding of what DISM is doing. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744382%28WS.10%29.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799258%28WS.10%29.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744311%28WS.10%29.aspx

Oh no!, I don't what version they installed. My guess is it will be one of these five versions, so here is a script that installs all five keys. Try running this from SetupComplete.cmd, see if that don't fix it. REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v "EditionID" | FINDSTR /I "Starter" IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 SET PIDKEY=7Q28W-FT9PC-CMMYT-WHMY2-89M6G REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v "EditionID" | FINDSTR /I "HomeBasic" IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 SET PIDKEY=YGFVB-QTFXQ-3H233-PTWTJ-YRYRV REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v "EditionID" | FINDSTR /I "HomePremium" IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 SET PIDKEY=RHPQ2-RMFJH-74XYM-BH4JX-XM76F REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v "EditionID" | FINDSTR /I "Professional" IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 SET PIDKEY=HYF8J-CVRMY-CM74G-RPHKF-PW487 REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v "EditionID" | FINDSTR /I "Ultimate" IF NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 SET PIDKEY=D4F6K-QK3RD-TMVMJ-BBMRX-3MBMV If this doesn't work, next step is to use DISM Set-ProductKey on each image in your WIM, hard-coding the default key into the images.

Can you re-create the error, this time use ctrl+printscreen to snap a jpeg. I want to see exactly which command is failing. Grab the corner and stretch the cmd window if you need to.

That can be done with a simple batch script. Here is the link.

Use the "Report" button on the post, and ask the mods to delete it. FYI, I bought an SSD and returned it for being a crappy over-priced product (OCZ Vertrx 30Gb). For the same price I got two 1TB drives. Also, SSD still suffer limitations of SATA3GB/SATA6GB - Look how fast PCIe-SSDs are Sequential Access - Read up to 1.4GB/s Sequential Access - Write up to 1.4GB/s Only $4400 per TB

Too bad there isn't a full page view where you can see all your watched topics and not have to scroll to the middle of a long forum page to find them hiding in a 2"x6" frame. Do you know what I'm saying, we should have a page that lists every watched topic (regardless of new content) so that we can bookmark our watchlist and access it quickly even if there are no new posts. Ideally it should be a customized version of the "Active Content" link. But instead of the most recent 24 hours of posts, it should only list "Watched Topics". Just an idea. EDIT: and it would be even better if it had it's own search function so that we could text-search while limiting results to watched threads.

Try running this command locally on the machine that you cannot see. net config server /HIDDEN:NO

I am sure it is not attributes as he was able to delete the short-cuts. His problem seems to be in his install folder and my guess it will turn out to be a rogue asynchronous install that needs to finish before deletion can occur. He might just need to add another sleep (20000) to the beginning of the script to allow this 'rogue' install to finish. Failing that, we might have to look at how he is installing his applications. It is possible to call a batch script from a "synchronous" first logon command, and have that batch file accidentally start an asynchronous command (by not using the start /WAIT parameter). If that is the case, it might be a simple fix.

Are you saying it is not working from your DVD while installing, or it is not working at all, even when you manually running it on a machine where you are 100% sure the files are not in use or locked. Usually files cannot be deleted because they are in use, I would look at what process is holding those files open. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

Easy fix. Change this <Path>\drivers</Path> to this <Path>C:\drivers</Path> Happens twice near the bottom. Then report back.

You pasted your XML didn't you Anyways, here is what the OP was asking for (using Maestro's sample), have removed the Product key and installfrom parts. This XML will require each user to choose an image, and it does not specify a key. (it uses the Default Trial keys as in Cluberti's links) <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?> - <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> - <settings pass="windowsPE"> - <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" 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> <Organization>eXPerienciaUE.net</Organization> <FullName>maestrodellaves</FullName> <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula> </UserData> - <ImageInstall> - <OSImage> <InstallToAvailablePartition>false</InstallToAvailablePartition> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </OSImage> </ImageInstall> </component> </settings> - <settings pass="oobeSystem"> - <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" 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>Other</NetworkLocation> <ProtectYourPC>2</ProtectYourPC> </OOBE> </component> </settings> - <settings pass="specialize"> - <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" 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>eXPerienciaUE</ComputerName> </component> - <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC-UX" processorArchitecture="amd64" 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> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:F:/Users/Carlos/Desktop/DVD/sources/install.wim#Windows 7 ULTIMATE" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend> I left in the skipautoactivation because it slows down the installation. This way your 'users' have 30 days to enter their 'paid for' product key. If you don't like it, delete this line "<SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation>" and it will pause the installation process until your 'users' enter a working key. Here are the exact parts I deleted, hopefully the OP can duplicate the edit in his XML. - <ProductKey> <Key>PRODUCTKEY</Key> <WillShowUI>onerror</WillShowUI> </ProductKey> - <InstallFrom> - <MetaData wcm:action="add"> <Key>/IMAGE/NAME</Key> <Value>Windows 7 ULTIMATE</Value> </MetaData> </InstallFrom>

Will you please attach, not paste, your XML file, and we will find out why it is not being read. First question, which pass are you running it from, it is only valid during the AuditSystem or OfflineServicing passes. The other thing I want to check is the "Parent Heirarchy", it is very easy to mix them up. You want to be using the "NonWinPE" setting to install drivers into the OS. Microsoft-Windows-PnpCustomizationsNonWinPE | DriverPaths and not this one. Microsoft-Windows-PnpCustomizationsWinPE | DriverPaths

why dont you attach but not paste your XML so we do not have to guess what you have inside it. It may be possible to skip activation using the XML, but we also need to remove the snip in your XML that is preventing you from being able to choose your image. I'll probably end up asking you to delete the entire "ImageInstall" section, but I'll need to see your XML first to be sure. <ImageInstall> <OSImage> <InstallFrom> <MetaData wcm:action="add"> <Key>/IMAGE/NAME</Key> <Value>Windows 7 ULTIMATE</Value> </MetaData> </InstallFrom> </OSImage> </ImageInstall>

AFAIK this cannot be done with anything but DISM. But that doesn't mean you need to do it from WinPE. (DISM can be used online as well) Since you cannot move to PE 3.0, you best bet is to use "SetupComplete.cmd" to integrate them, and reboot the machine. This will delay the first login until after the reboot, guaranteeing that all drivers (including video)are available on first boot, just like if they had been integrated offline. DISM.exe /Online /Add-Driver /Driver:C:\Drivers /Recurse shutdown -r -t 0

Confirmed. There is no known method as of yet.

FYI, Vista does not include .NET 3.5

Could try nircmd, add this line in your batch nircmd.exe monitor off

The smart move is to rebuild your iso using a clean source (untouched).

Free noogies with every google search. XP's default location is here, find greater details in the first link (click pic) C:\Documents and Settings\<Windows user name>\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\<Profile name>

tested version 1.06, seems ready for the public. The online update needs checking, it says new version is available, but clicking the link generates error 404.

cmds[pn]=['FILECOPY "%wpipath%\\soft\\SAP\\saplogon.ini" "%SystemRoot%\\"']; Think it needs to end with double \\ Not sure on the quotes, if it don't work try this. He could have meant to include both paths in a single pair of quotes like so. cmds[pn]=['FILECOPY %wpipath%\\soft\\SAP\\saplogon.ini %SystemRoot%\\'];

Another method is to mount your boot.wim image and then Run the get-drivers command, search those results for your wlan driver + the other one, they will be named OEM**.inf, modify the Remove-driver command to match each offending driver. Dism /image:D:\Mount /Get-Drivers Dism /Image:D:\Mount /Remove-Driver /Driver:OEM1.inf /Driver:OEM2.inf http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744355%28WS.10%29.aspx What device is that driver for, I would suggest only using the bare minimum of drivers for the boot.wim, maybe the ethernet, SATA drivers if required. But nothing else.