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I've noticed that both your ComputerName & Workgroup both dont have "". I know that you stated that you tried adding them to username, but what about workgroup? and maybe test with a shorter workgroup if that doesn't solve it. let me know how it works.
... and not to hijack the thread, but is it possible to use the random computer name like usually if the owner name is "BOB" then xp usually gives somthing like "BOB-09AGH8" as the computer name... can you use a * to have it auto use the random computer name?
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ok... i've had an idea.... here is what I found:
I have made 2 versions of all the XP SP2 CD's (I dubbed Lite & Full)
My Lite edition just has windows updates slipstreamed, on the other hand, my Full also has BTS driver pack. I have found that my Lite edition works fine with the user creation on both VirtualPC & actual PC's, But my Full edition will only create the account under VirtualPC and NOT an actual PC... even though I use all of the same code files for both the full and light editions....
any other clues to what could be causing it?!
Thanks,
Dave
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Thanks for trying to help Doc, but much to my dismay... it still will not create the Owner account on an actual PC, but on the other hand... it still works in VirualPC.... :-|
@BoardBabe: thanks for the input, I will test this code as soon as i grab another spindle of cd's (too many coasters trying to get the logon to work... even though it works in VirtualPC).
I will test and let you all know asap how the progress is coming.
~Dave
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thats interesting... I never thought that it would be exicuting the code too fast... but when I get off of work tonight I will test it.
... is this how you have your existing code setup?
~Dave
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as long as we are on the subject, I am having some issues with this exact thing. I setup my disk to do autocreate & logon to an account called "Owner" but it doesn't seem to create the account even though it tries to logon to the account that it didn't create after windows install is complete.... funny thing is, is that I test all of my CD's out on VirtualPC '04... and it actually creates the account how it should there!... if I burn the same exact image and install on an actual PC... no user account is created! I am trying to create the Owner account with no password... and what I cant figure out is why it would work in VirtualPC but not on a actual PC... all the code is the same.
... I need some help, because I am baffled.
here is what my code looks like:
net user Owner /add
net localgroup Administrators Owner /add
net accounts /maxpwage:unlimited
REGEDIT /S autologon.reg
Thank You,
Dave
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I have tried searching and all the switches that I can think of and I can't seem to get webshots desktop (webshots.com) to install silently. I need a silent install method that will allow the application to be installed. and once I have that, then i have to copy some existing photos to the webshots data folder.
any ideas?
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well, i know that i can put in a generic product key, or leave it blank to have it prompt during the normal setup process... but that is not what I am looking for. i would like for something to prompt me before setup starts for the key... so i can "set it, then forget it" or so to say. otherwise the setup will stop half way through and ask for the key... or if i enter a generic key, it will not activate to microsoft when finished... and I have to go through the painfull process of calling microsoft to validate, and I HATE doing that (they have sooo many ID10T errors there, lol). So, anyone have a solution to my predicament
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yeah, not really what I was looking for... but thanks for the responce.
... I was hoping it was possible... but I'm thinking not, now
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I was wondering if there was a way to pompt for user data (normally in winnt.sif... like product key, username etc.) before the windows setup starts, so that It can all be entered at the same time, rather than prompting in the middle of the install. because I already have a WINNT.SIF (DefaultHide) but I use the disk on many differnet systems with multiple keys and usernames, and would like to save the time and hassel of having to input that info halfway though the setup (when I may be say... helping a customer).
thanks for the help
~Dave
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I am currently running a custom Unattended XP cd using BST driver packs and RyanVM's updates... among others.
I currently have the cd standing at 698mb... and I have already deleted the LANG and the migrate folders...
I am wondering if somebody could help tell me step by step on how i would make a install cd where the RyanVM packs would be on the Main disk... and the BTS packs on a 2nd disk.
... also i would like to know if it is possible (on the same disks), to give the option NOT to install BTS during the install process (for systems that "disagree" with the driver packs).
....... and before everyone starts yelling, "do a search"... i would like to add that, I know it is probably posted... but I have not much free time to sit and search and scrounge code togeather...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated
~Dave
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when/how do you apply these reg tweaks? (probably a n00b Q:) but I didn't see anything about it
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cool... i think this is what I need, TY!
...any idea of where I place the file so that Microsoft WU will not see the update anymore?
~Dave
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@cluberti - acctually that is not what I am looking for. KB829019 is in addition to .Net Framework v2
@MHz - No KB829019 is not 23mb, it is 1.8mb and only shows up after .Net Framework v2 is installed.
...any other help out there?
Thanks in advance,
Dave
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I am looking for the XP KB829019 file that is available on the windows update site so I can slipstream it into my Unattended install disk. I searched the Microsoft site and found nothing but a info page on the hotfix and no downloadable file. I also called Microsoft and they told me that it is only available on the update site... which I think they are feeding me a load of BS... but...
Is anyone able to get their hands on this file? or know where I can get the file to add to my disk?
Thanks,
Dave
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you can try something like 'Active Registry Monitor'... it might be what you need to do the above testing.
~Dave
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DOH!
... found that I am an id***
... this is my problem:
[unattended]
UnattendMode = ProvideDefault
... it is supposed to be:
[unattended]
UnattendMode = DefaultHide
LOL
Thanks for the help guys
~Dave
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I am building a Unattended XP disk and would like to be able to have the 5 main icons in a specific placement on the desktop, how can I do this so that after my install finishes, it already has the icons in the Custom order?
I would like them like pictured in my attached file:
(assuming that my VERY poor illistration is 800x600.... lol)
...so, how can I get my fresh install of windows to have that exact layout without having to enable the icons and arrange them manually (or having a tweak to enable... but still all that I see will not allow you to custom arrange like in the pic).
Please, If you have any ideas let me know.
Thanks,
Dave
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I just recompiled XP again, now with nlite 1.0 RC3, RyanVM 2.0.1 and BTS latest (5.11 I belive) and still will not use my WINNT.SIF file
...and also for testing I added the user data and also tried another copy with only the RyanVM files... still to no avail. What is going on here?I didn't have any issues when using nlite 1.0beta, and previous copies of RyanVM & BTS files.
any other ideas would help greatly...
Thanks,
~Dave
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will do... I'm thinking that the issues lies somewhere else myself... but am unsure of where. I will test 2morrow, cause it is 4am
and i gotta B 2 work in the morning... *sigh*... the story of my life...0 -
@Grake - Unfortunately I use this setup on MANY different systems so I can not include this information... I WANT to be prompted for the USERDATA.
@rikgale - I already have the deployment tools, but to no avail, I even tried using my previous known working WINNT.SIF file to no avail, it still asks me for the info
Let me know if you guys have any more ideas of what could be causing this to happen.
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... actually this is the file generated by nlite & BTS, then I added a couple things like URL & TAPILOCATION (Which I have used many times before with the previous nlite & driver pack. UserData was blank... I didn't delete anything.
Any Ideas?
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I need some help...
I recently have tried using nlite 1.0 RC2 to slipstream RyanVM's Update Pack 2.0 then add BTS's Driver packs(M2)...
and during the install it doesn't use any of the options that I have preset in my WINNT.SIF file....also, I have previously tried to use nlite 1.0 Beta, RyanVM's 1.3.0 & BTS's drivers (M2) without any issues. What am I doing wrong, or how do I solve this issue?
Also another feature of nlite I can't seem to make work is the Option to show the "Internet Explorer" icon on the desktop even though it is selected to do so. I can make it show the other 3 (my doc. comp & network) without any issues. any ideas?
Here is the code for my WINNT.SIF file:
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; Generated by nLite 1.0 RC2[Data]Autopartition = 0
MsDosInitiated = 0
UnattendedInstall = Yes
AutomaticUpdates= Yes
OemDrivers = OemInfFiles
[unattended]
UnattendMode = ProvideDefault
UnattendSwitch = No
OemPreinstall = Yes
OemSkipEula = Yes
FileSystem = *
WaitForReboot = No
NoWaitAfterTextMode = 1
NoWaitAfterGUIMode = 1
DriverSigningPolicy = Ignore
NonDriverSigningPolicy = Ignore
TargetPath = Windows
Hibernation = No
[OemInfFiles]
OemDriverFlags = 1
OemDriverPathName = "%SystemRoot%\OEMDIR"
OemInfName = "net8150.inf"
[Display]
Xresolution = 800
Yresolution = 600
AutoConfirm = 1
[TapiLocation]
CountryCode=1
Dialing=Tone
AreaCode=517
[systemRestore]
MaximumDataStorePercentOfDisk = 15
[GuiUnattended]
TimeZone = 035
OEMSkipRegional = 1
OemSkipWelcome = 1
[Components]
msmsgs = off
msnexplr = off
zonegames = off
[userData]
[RegionalSettings]
SystemLocale = 00000409
UserLocale = 00000409
InputLocale = 0409:00000409
Language = 0409
[Networking]
InstallDefaultComponents = Yes
Home_Page = http://www.google.com/
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Please let me know what I can do to resolve this issue ASAP if anyone has any input.
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Sry, no... not looking for Warez...
also, i accidently posted in the wrong thread
Thanks though
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I didn't see this mentioned anywhere, but is there a link or ISO that I could download 98SYL ed. from? that would be great.
Thank You In Advance,
Dave
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Setting ComputerName Error
in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003
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@BoardBabe: Thanks for the fast reply
@OtherworldBob: Lemme know how it works out and if you still are having the same issues.