is there an $oem$ file extention that will place files on the desktop?? thanks in advance also, i could use help with one other thing this is my winnt.sif ;SetupMgrTag [Data] AutoPartition=0 MsDosInitiated="0" UnattendedInstall="Yes" AutomaticUpdates="No" [unattended] UnattendMode=FullUnattended OemSkipEula=Yes OemPreinstall=Yes TargetPath=\WINDOWS FileSystem=* UnattenedSwitch="Yes" KeyboardLayout="United Kingdom" WaitForReboot="No" DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore [GuiUnattended] AdminPassword=* EncryptedAdminPassword=NO OEMSkipRegional=1 TimeZone=85 OemSkipWelcome=1 [userData] ProductKey=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX FullName="Home User" OrgName="" ComputerName= [Display] AutoConfirm=1 Xresolution=1024 YResolution=768 [TapiLocation] CountryCode=44 Dialing=Tone AreaCode=01379 [RegionalSettings] LanguageGroup=1 SystemLocale=00000809 UserLocale=00000809 InputLocale=0809:00000809 [identification] JoinWorkgroup= [Networking] InstallDefaultComponents=Yes [branding] BrandIEUsingUnattended=Yes [shell] DefaultStartPanelOff=Yes DefaultThemesOff=Yes if there something wrong with is as when windows begins to install.. it comes up with a message saying that it is going to collect data.. you click next and thats all it asks you. also it still does the stupid setting up microsoft windows (the user accounts, internet and activation) can i skip this as well?? Greatful for any assisstance.