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Ok, I GOT IT! I tested all afternoon and made some headway but the results will surprise most of you I think. Here is what I have done... I had 2 Files I was working with... USB100M.SYS USB100M.INF All you need is the *.SYS too be in the "%Systemroot%\Windows\Driver Cache" folder and the *.INF in the "%Systemroot%\Windows\INF". THATS IT! So here is what I did, 1) I compressed the USB100M.SYS into the I386 folder on the DVD. 2) Edited the DOSNET.INF and added the following... [FLOPPYFILES.1] D1,USB100M.SYS [FILES] D1,USB100M.SYS 3) Next I added to the TXTSETUP.SIF 241 = "DRIVER CACHE" USB100M.SYS = 1,,,,,,,241,0,0 4) Lastly on the Windows DVD I placed the USB100M.INF into the "$OEM$\$$\INF " Folder. Done. After I re-installed the OS I plugged in the USB Card, it detected it, asked if I wanted to look online, said no... Then Selected Search and it found it and installed it. This is not QUITE as perfect as I would like. I want it to just do it without asking anything but none the less it works just fine. Something I noticed is that after the first time it installs it created a USB100M.PNF Not sure what that is about.

Ok, I have been playing around. I compressed and added the single file USB100M.SYS (USB100M.SY_) to TXTSETUP.SIF along side other device drivers and also added 2 lines to DOSNET.INF Sorry, at a different machine so I can't paste exactly what I added but there was a spot where I did it under D1 (Disc 1) near the top and then also D1,USB100M.SYS down a little further as well. In the TXTSETUP.SIF I used directory 4 (\System32\Drivers) No Errors during Install. After the install I looked and the driver was there, uncompressed. Everything looked fine but when I plugged in the USB LAN Card it did not find the driver when I searched for it. When you add a device, where does windows search FIRST to see if there is a match? This might be the key to adding them. I assume there must be a reference somewhere else to the drivers. I Did not add anything to DRVINDEX.INF though. I will try adding to it as well and see if it makes any difference.

Ok, Well, I have been very bust lately (So Have we all!) I should have a chance in the next few days to experiment and see what the end result is.

Wow.... I Didn't think it was going to be this difficult to figure out. Thanks everyone pitching to figure this out. I agree with Erik. Is it possible to create your own CAB and just have Windows reference it prior to asking for drivers. You would think this system should be modular to allow future expansions and additions. I am tempted to try the above method if someone else thinks this might possibly work. I might try playing around with DRVINDEX.INF on my latest DVD with a USB Linksys LAN card. I know Windows does not include it and when I plug it in AFTER OS install it does not recognise it. This will provide definitive proof the integration works. Anyone else have further info or experience on the matter?

Hi, Yea, I would like to get them in the Driver.cab I want the install fully automated. That way I can TRUELY have an upgraded Driver Database. No, the question goes out.... HOW? I figure it would be like integrating SATA drivers. You need to make entry's into the TXTSETUP.SIF I believe. Just not sure where to make the entry's.

Thank You Very Much, This has helped me VERY much!

Hi there, I have added the drivers to the Winnt.sif with all the directory's and also added the driver packs that way. I used NLite to add a bunch of the smaller stuff but they don't seem to be retained by Windows. Is there any way to add them so in case you make a hardware change the drivers will auto install? Thanks!

Thank you very much. I looked at it some time ago. I must have missed it. Anything on setting Control Panel to Classic Mode? Thank you very much!

Hi there, I am almost done my DVD but a few things have been bothering me. Does anyone know how to put Control Panel in My Computer and also put Control Panel into Classic Mode as well. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

It's not my serial so it doesn't bother me.

Yea, no problem. I had trouble with your setup but stumbled accoss that way and it did work. I think it was something about the log file or something. Yea, here is my iss for 3DMark2005. Also, I am starting to look at using RunOnceEx very soon. Kinda looking at an Overhaul of the install for my 2.0 version of the DVD. I am about to release 1.0 - Final. I have finished testing 1.0 - Beta 3 and everything seems good. setup.iss

Ok, I will check it out.. Thanks!

Hi There, Ok, I got it to work for 3DMark 2003, PCMark 2004 and 3DMark 2005. Here is what I used in my Start.cmd ECHO. ECHO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ECHO Starting Installation Of System Benchmark Programs (Fully Registered) ECHO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ECHO. ECHO Installing Futuremark 3D Mark 2001 SE (Version 330) ECHO Please wait... start /wait %systemdrive%\install\Applications\3DMark2001SE\Setup.exe /s ECHO. ECHO Installing Futuremark 3D Mark 2003 (Version 360) ECHO Please wait... start /wait C:\install\Applications\3DMark2003\3D2003-350.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\3DMark2003\Setup.iss" start /wait C:\install\Applications\3DMark2003\360-Patch\3D2003-360.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\3DMark2003\360-Patch\Setup.iss" ECHO. ECHO Installing Futuremark 3D Mark 2005 (Version 120) ECHO Please wait... start /wait C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\3D2005-100.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\Setup.iss" start /wait C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\110-Patch\3D2005-110.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\110-Patch\Setup.iss" start /wait C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\120-Patch\3D2005-120.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\3DMark2005\120-Patch\Setup.iss" ECHO. ECHO Installing Futuremark PC Mark 2002 ECHO Please wait... start /wait %systemdrive%\install\Applications\PCMark2002\Setup.exe /s ECHO. ECHO Installing Futuremark PC Mark 2004 (Version 130) ECHO Please wait... start /wait C:\install\Applications\PCMark2004\PC2004-120.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\PCMark2004\Setup.iss" start /wait C:\install\Applications\PCMark2004\130-Patch\PC2004-130.exe -s -f1"C:\install\Applications\PCMark2004\130-Patch\Setup.iss" ECHO. Hope that looks ok. This should be useful for someone.

Hi there, I have been trying all the usual Install Sheild ways of installing Virtual CD 6 but no dice. Has anyone got it to work using Start.cmd? Thanks!

Yea, I agree I havn't setup using runonceex.cmd I have done my whole setup with usual way. I will try what you guys suggest in my Start.cmd. The Setup.iss you use, you made it from the 3DMark (Single File) install?

Thank you for being specific... I have looked already. The problem with the install shield is that these programs are not in their "Setup.exe" uncompressed format. I have searched and found no help on this topic either. It is does NOT work to create an .iss file for the install. This was the first method I tried with nothing. The install begins and then terminates quickly. It does not install, no error either. (When I use the -R command with the created .iss) This method worked fine for 3D Mark 2001SE and PC Mark 2002. But WHen it became Futuremark they changed their install package style. Anyone with more help on this?

Hi There, Has anyone figured a was to do a silent install for 3D Mark 2003 & 2005 and PC Mark 2004? I have gone about the long way for PC Mark 2004 & 3D 2003. I installed it an a test machine. Then copied all the files and went through the registry and got all the entries for the programs. They work fine but I am not sure how it will work with a non C: install and the Uninstall sometimes does not work right. I tried this with 3D Mark 2005 but no sucess. There is things going on with Common Files and such. It get really weird. There has to be an simple solution. I know they are Install Shield but they are packed with some kind of wizard. I can't catch all the files in a temp folder. Data2.cab appears out of no where for the install and I have searched everywhere. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there, Not sure if any of you have has this problem, but with Nero 6.3.1.17 I have the silent install using /silent /noreboot and during the install it crashes with an error report about Nero WebEngine. But the program works fine and is installed. Any Info on this? If I remove it and manually do the same switches I don't get the error. Only during Initial install of the OS (MCE: 2005).

Hi There, Thank you very much! Sorry about not searching. I only had about 2 Minues to ask my question so I didn't have time to search it. I will try it out. THANKS!

Hi There, I have been searching and looked through Registry Tweaks and everything. ANyone know how to add My Computer & My Network Places Icons to the desktop during Unattended install? The only way I have done it is using TweakUI After getting into Windows. Any Help?

Thank You, I will look into it.

Hi there, Is Disk Keepr any good? URL? I am looking for a good alternative if necessary to allow for a good silent install.

Thank You very much! I will have a chance in the next few days to look into the similarities. What Are most of you guys using for a System Utilities program?

Ok, So I assume no one is really interested in anserwing my question. Any info would really help. What are all you people using instead of Systemworks? Thanks!

Hi there, I am new to MSFN but I have been reading MANY posts now for a few weeks while I have been creating my own Unattended MCE2005 DVD. I got almost everything worked out (with the help of reading everyones great contributions). But in all the posts there has only been sketchy information on Norton Systemworks 2005 Preimer and all the available command switches. Here is my problem.... I Do not want Ghost and the NAV 2005. I have setup and prefer Sym. Antivirus Corp 9. But I am VERY fond of Systemworks. How and what is invloved in customizing my unattended install? Also, I have heard many people say there are better things then NSW, If I did decide to use something else, what do you recommended as the best? Any help on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated! **EDIT** Also, what is the possibility of doing a Silent Uninstall of the components I do not wish once the install is complete?