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On the Subscriber Downloads page on MSDN, it is usually in the name of the item. I just went there and see (for example) "Windows 8.1 with Update (multiple editions) (x64) - DVD (English-United Kingdom)" provides VL and Retail downloads. Neither of these are applicable for OEM/SBK. OEM source ISO is not available from MSDN and I'd guess the product keys you are using as from the OEM SBK. You should really be using that media to create your image. What does the OS name line say on your COAs?

That example placeholder thing would be GREAT, but they definately need to do that strike-out google thing. Just for funs.

It likely isn't. A mirror uses 2 disks. Even if you are using Software mirror from Disk Management, this is the case. A mirror means that one disk is copied to another disk, hence creating a mirror. This design is for a redundancy so that if one disk fails, it can be replaced and recreate the mirror. If you had a server with the OS on a JBOD and that disk failed, you would lose all the data and have to start over unless you kept a disk image backup. Even on the higher-end RAID controllers (which I doubt you have) you can't extend a RAID1 that I have seen. Personally, I ran into a space issue on a server a couple years ago. It had a RAID5 and there was no way for me to add space to it based on software and controller limitations. My only option was to build a new server with more space and then copy everything over. Sometimes that is just the way things work out, especially when you don't get to use the best (scalable) options because of cost or time (implementation) considerations. So for your specific problem, I would start doing some research on what exactly is taking up that space and see if it can be removed. You might be dealing with files that are not necessary, like temporary files or leftover installers.

Retail, OEM/SBK, KMS, MAK?

I'm guessing it is your server that can't add more disks. I looked at pictures online of your model and it appears that it only has room for two disks, and you have two already in your RAID1. It is not true that all 1U chassis can only have 2 disks! 2U gives you more flexibility as maybe you can have 4-6 disks if no ODD, or some may allow for this with slim-type drive used in notebooks. Anyways, it would appear that your current usage of the server is outliving its original design. Small pedestal servers may give enough options for future expansion... or there are the 3U and larger types used for LARGE data storage (outside of library systems).... Another option, (maybe) without having to buy new servers... maybe you can look and see if you can start storing some of this data on a network share of another computer?

ActiveX Filtering seems to be the official way. From its description, it will block the loading of anything loaded by an ActiveX control... which technically will disable autoplay of videos. You'll have to try it out and see if it is what you are looking for. http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/browser/activexfiltering/about.html

I'm not sure how long it takes to make an update, but I do know that it takes 2-3 weeks for a "Fast Publish" KB to go live on the site. If anything, MS should "fast publish" some sort of info when an Update becomes available... even if it is something general about the update and a line about checking back when the KB article is complete. But honestly, you would think it would be easier to make the KB page than to make the update... Like they could be sitting on a draft of it while doing update testing (I am presuming they do this lol) and then once they put the update on WU, then push the article to the site. If I were to bet, I would bet that the people who work on the KB and the people who work on the actual WU/Update files are two different departments.

Well it looks like your server is a 1U, and you likely can't even add any additional disks into the system. Certainly you can add a network drive to the system. What is the purpose for this server? What roles and applications are installed that could potentially be taking up this space?

Is this from within an app or just by going to the website with a browser? I can't actually log into outlook.com... it gives me an error. Can you post a screenshot of what you are seeing?

There doesn't appear to be anything in the answer file which would cause OOBE from not presenting the product key page. So presuming the OP had not left out any data, it would be best to fix what can be found as being "wrong." It is possible to remark XML, that would be better used instead of adding "junk" objects. The only thing I wonder about, is whether Setup can parse through CDATA without causing a problem. I never tried it. EDIT: What type of license does the OS use?

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Why are you specifying SkipAutoActivation to be false when this is the default setting? It should be removed. So should SkipRearm set to 0, this is also the default setting. What was the source installation media to create your images?

I am not aware of a way for you to add space to a RAID1... - what is your RAID controller? - why are you running out of space on C: drive?

Glad you got it to work. Clearly, it was not considered to need to deploy Windows in that way, which is why it is a pain. Maybe some day we can dream of MS wanting to support that type of deployment.

As easy it was for me to read this post, I need to point out this is an English only forum. In future posts, use a translator if you do not know English, for those who do not read Spanish.

You'll need both kinds. SATA/IDE drivers for XP to use... USB drivers for your Setup to boot.

It is technically possible, although that method is not one I would recommend.

0x7B means that Windows does not have the drivers for your Mass Storage controller... aka IDE/ATA/whatever. If you get these trying to boot your install media, then you need the drivers for that method. Since you are using USB, you need to put in your USB drivers. Also since I have not done any of this type of thing, I am moving the topic to the correct place!

For reference, "services and controller app" is services.exe. ulli, since you're new, I didn't want to just vanish your post. This is the thread you should post in: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/140264-how-to-get-the-cause-of-high-cpu-usage-caused-by-apps/

Its more likely that Windows is just entering the "Tribal tattoo" phase.

I looked into this program you mention... I have no dealings with it. I have seen some people have used either MDT or DeployStudio to do this type of work. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/macenterprise/jR2VY6PvFqc/Hn39Bt-K7OEJ

As a test, I would try the following: 1. Install Windows. 2. At OOBE screen, use Ctrl+Alt+F3 which will put the OS into Audit Mode 3. Run your program. 4. Sysprep the OS If it works this way, you can capture the OS after step 4 for redeployment.

Xper is doing database work relating to this issue: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/173567-mstests-topics-and-posts-not-showing-and-making-the-other-posts-invisible/ May be related.

For reference, LMDE is Linux Mint Debian Edition.

The process you want to attempt will not work this way. If at any time, the system is rebooted prior to OOBE being presented, the OS installation will fail and become unusable. However, Windows does actually do a reboot itself before presenting the OOBE pages. You can try running your command in the Specialize pass. I'm not certain if the specialize pass occurs during the first phase of installation or not.