clivebuckwheat

I want to check the device driver path in the registry, to make sure it points to the proper location.

that works only for the current logged in user?, no?1

Thanks for your help, a delete is the quick and dirty way to get this done on 52 pc's via script.

Would this work for all users?, or just the current logged in user?

Thanks but there is other items in the Run loading which is needed.

That will also wait until the full desktop loads before muting the sound. I tried that

Tried to put a vbscript in all users startup, but doesn't take until the full desktop loads. I need a way via command line to mute the sound. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

thank you Cluberti, not the answer I was hoping for, but I appreciate your response as always.

Remote assistance is cumbersome, I tried it that is why I asked if there was a way to do these things via remote desktop?. So there is no hacks out there or command line commands to do the things I need to do using Remote Desktop

Hi I know there are other products out there, like vnc, ultravnc, teamviewer etc etc, but really nothing beats the sheer speed of remote desktop, it's like sitting in front of the actual computer. I also know of the Remote Assistance feature built into Windows. I would still like use remote desktop instead of a remote helpdesk solution if possible. I would like to know if there is a way, to not lock the host machine that you are connected to?, so the user can see what you are doing?. 2. Is there a way that Remote desktop can be used without logging off the logged in account?, or just use the logged in account? I would like to use Remote Desktop for a remote helpdesk solution if possible. If anyone knows how to do this things I am asking it would be the people on this board.

I think I am getting my terminology confused then, is the generalize phase during the sysprep minisetup? all drivers are installed during the generalize phase. as far as i know you cannot add them after. Both Network and DVD install copys a folder that is injected to the system during the installation (just before process generalize phase) personally i just BLAAT them into the Custom WIMfile. that way the image remains HAL free and can be installed on ANY system. We use ghost not imagex, unfortunately.

all drivers are installed during the generalize phase. as far as i know you cannot add them after. Both Network and DVD install copys a folder that is injected to the system during the installation (just before process generalize phase) personally i just BLAAT them into the Custom WIMfile. that way the image remains HAL free and can be installed on ANY system. We use ghost not imagex, unfortunately.

Thanks for the reply. I'd rather add drivers during the mini-setup of sysprep. The link you gave me is via WinPe??. Do you know how to add drivers during the sysprep mini-setup process?. Or will this add drivers during the mini-setup.

I have built a Windows 7 image and I have placed all my drivers in C:\Drivers, do I have to reference this folder in my sysprep.xml file as well?. I have also red on other foruns that there is a key in the registry I have to change to point to this folder?. Please excuse my ignorance in this matter it as it is my first attempt in making a universal image with the drivers in my organization.

Will the start /wait work with the cscript activate commands for office 2010 and windows?.

I have some scripts that the timing is crucial, that they finish before the next line is executed. How else would I accomplish waiting for a command to finish before moving onto the next command, if not by using start/wait. The two commands I have to wait for is the Office 2010 and Windows 7 Activation. If you have better activation scripts please share the knowledge.

I recently spoke to my immediate supervisor about migrating from Windows 7 Professional to enterprise, so we could install additional languages in our image builds. As I also understand it with Windows 7 enterprise the activation could be done on the master image and then deployed to other pc's in our organization without having to worry about activation on each pc?. Do I have this correct? Also is there a version of Office 2010 as well that could be activated once on the master image and then deployed without having to worry about activation on every pc it is put on. What is the best way to accomplish activations of Windows 7 and Office 2010 In a large organization in your opinion? Thank you for all the invaluable advice I have gotten from MSFN.

Trying to do a scanner install install while the computer sits at the login screen. If the computer is logged in it works perfect. As far as I know HKLM you must be logged in, as well as the RunOnce not sure RunOnceEx. Correct me if I am mistaken.

Can an AutoIt script be run when the computer is sitting at crlt-alt-del to login screen?. Or does the computer have to be logged in for an Autoit script to be executed?.

Thank you. So Autologon, in the sysprep.xml is the same as AutoAdmin login, when you use control userpasswords2 and select a user from the list to Autologin with?. I am confused because it doesn't use the same terminology?. If you could shed some light on this conundrum for me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks as always you been a great assistance to me. I'd like to AutoAdminLogon to be infinite is the possible with the sysprep.xml file?

thank you sir it is perfect works like a champ.

Hi I was wondering if someone could help me automated a few setting that are driving me nuts. 1. Turn on Autoadminlogon via the registry or cmd line? 2. How can I make the language bar always docked on the taskbar, it always is floating on the desktop? 3. Ignore the "What tyoe of network is this. work, home, public. How do disable this notification?

Bur I am unsure of the syntax. I need to do the following, pickup the computer name, if it is a specific computer that I am looking for then run a regkey silently. I need to do this for 32 pc's labs. is this right? if /I "%computername%"=="2F16-01" (regedit /s myreg.reg) else (if /I "%computername%"=="2F16-02") (regedit /s myreg2.reg)

does anyone know how to do this with a regkey import using reg add?. The script will be a cmd file, if it makes a difference.

I have never used policies before. I am just learning them. They are located in gpedit.msc right? Don't the policies have to be configured on a server such as a w2k3, or w2k8 windows server to make this happen?, and then pushed to the clients via gpupdate /force ?. I sincerely apologize for my ignorance in this matter, but I am learning. Hi Clivebuckwheat, You don't have to use active directory. It is posible to use these settings locally. I believe it is called Local Group Policy. Here is my script, it isn't all that different from the script Tripredacus just posted. @echo off REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\techcomp" /V file /T REG_DWORD /D 00000001 /F REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\server" /V file /T REG_DWORD /D 00000001 /F REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /V "Security_HKLM_only" /T REG_DWORD /D "1" /F REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap" /V "AutoDetect" /T REG_DWORD /D "0" /F REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap" /V "AutoDetect" /T REG_DWORD /D "0" /F REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations" /V "ModRiskFileTypes" /t REG_SZ /d ".exe;.cmd;.bat;.com;.inf;.txt;.doc;.reg;.rar;.7z;.zip;.msi" /f REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments" /V "SaveZoneInformation" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download" /V "CheckExeSignatures" /t REG_SZ /d "no" /f REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download" /V "RunInvalidSignatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f gpupdate /force TASKKILL /IM EXPLORER.EXE /F ECHO Restarting Explorer shell, please wait... START EXPLORER.EXE I use this script for any Windows from XP Home up til 2008R2, that's why it uses several methods. First it disables UAC Then it adds the tech comp and the server to the domain list Next it forces that all security settings are managed by the HKLM part of the registry instead of HKCU. Next turns off autodetect intranet LowRiskFileTypes is overkill, mine uses ModRiskFileTypes to add some extensions. Next enable saveZoneInformation so that files are NOT marked with zone info (confusing, it has to be "1") Next it disables signature checking Next it allows running invalid signatures To make this effective without having to reboot I added these lines: Gpupdate / force to do a force update of Group Policy Settings Restarting Explorer Shell is needed because of the latest IE8 security settings. If not, we have to reboot. This is only my n00bish attempt to automate app installs after OS install. It might be that I'm doing something wrong, if so please correct me. @Tripredacus: What does this line mean? reg Delete HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v Shell /f Cheers!