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marble, I did make some tests with sysprep I was using the sysprep tool, and it did 90% what I wantet to do. It made the computer start just like when you buy a new computer, or when you installed a windows from scratch. What was missing was the list where you can add a bunch of users - is it possible to make that window to appear, instead of using the batch method? Regarding to sysprep, what is the parameter to make sysprep.exe to use the answer file settings (sysprep.inf I think, it is called) Is it possible, to make the sysprep restart to ask me/someone about what users are going to use the computer?

Thanx Doc So it has to be done with batching? I was using the sysprep tool, and it did 90% what I wantet to do. It made the computer start just like when you buy a new computer, or when you installed a windows from scratch. What was missing was the list where you can add a bunch of users - is it possible to make that window to appear, instead of using the batch method? Regarding to sysprep, what is the parameter to make sysprep.exe to use the answer file settings (sysprep.inf I think, it is called) Is it possible, to make the sysprep restart to ask me/someone about what users are going to use the computer?

Thanx Marble So the only solution is BAT based? I thought there would be some kind of standard windows application, jus tlike the one that starts when you installa a new copy of XP and that ask you to create an accound, and who will be using the computer. Maybe something with sysprep? If so, what parameter should I use.

Thanx dudes But question is - exactly how shall it be done? I thought there was some easy method. Allright, lets say sysprep - but is there any special setting to be done? Or script - but exactly how? I assume it has to be something with runOnce. I was hoping to know which EXE file/program that needs to be runned once, so that this classic new-user window appears. ciao

Hey there So the last tip you wrote; can it help me, if I want him to write his name and stuff? I dont know the data in advance. You know, just like when you're installing windows from the beginning. I gotta test around what I got so far, while I am waiting for more info here from you.

Hey there Say, I am logged in with the Admin account. For the next start, I would like to make XP to ask the user to create a new account. How can this be done? Its something like making an unattended installation, that installs a bunch of software, and then the last thing to do, is asking the user to create an account. The different is, that I am making the complete installation, then I just want to leave it to another user who will start the computer and just create an account for himself and see the computer fresh and new installed. Any idea? /H.

Hey there Say, I am logged in with the Admin account. For the next start, I would like to make XP to ask the user to create a new account. How can this be done? Its something like making an unattended installation, that installs a bunch of software, and then the last thing to do, is asking the user to create an account. The different is, that I am making the complete installation, then I just want to leave it to another user who will start the computer and just create an account for himself and see the computer fresh and new installed. Any idea? /H.