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Which WAIK download? This one doesn't even mention XP: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5753 Unless you mean this old one for Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=10333 Its probably because the Vista WAIK was released before XP SP3 was released, why it doesn't mention it. It may work, you'd have to try it.

Post #7 is from a thread merge.

What is the command you put into RunOnce? Also what is the full path to the RunOnce key you are using?

Its annoying initially, but it isn't horrible. I think the size is actually larger than 1 pixel tho. My only complaint is that it would be nice if there was an easy way to add items into that context menu, such as whatever roles are installed.

Sounds like you need to do a JOIN. Read about the types here (generally speaking) http://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_join.asp Remember MSSQL and MySQL has slightly different syntax.

Which SQL are you using? MSSQL, MySQL or something else? Should be close enough for web development. When in doubt, if there is no section we always have the Hardware and Software sections.

This article was posted up on Kotaku, where the author goes through the Doom 3 source and showcases the great things about it. You guys will likely find more use of it than me, since I don't work with C++. http://kotaku.com/5975610/the-exceptional-beauty-of-doom-3s-source-code You'll notice that John Carmack made a post in the comments section too.

I am totally unfamiliar with building a PE this way. Did you follow some tutorial?

Yes, its fortunate that WMIC commands are kinda like SQL queries. I would recommend you try using the WMI Tools (specifically the Object Browser) to find some value to search for to use in your command. Tools are here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24045 I had to do something similar to detect fingerprint sensors... Also, you can use a "like" instead of "where" to find a partial match. That may be helpful in MAC Addresses, since you could specify just the first 2-3 octets. Here is an example, not as a wmic command, but I'm pretty sure you can still use "like" SELECT * FROM Win32_PnPEntity WHERE Name LIKE '%Fingerprint%'

Have you tried making the XML in WSIM? Here is an example for the user account: <UserAccounts> <LocalAccounts> <LocalAccount wcm:action="add"> <Group>Administrators</Group> <DisplayName>Admin</DisplayName> <Name>Admin</Name> </LocalAccount> </LocalAccounts> </UserAccounts> Here is the NetworkLocation: <NetworkLocation>Home</NetworkLocation>

It may be the driver for the NIC.

I've read multiple articles from MS that refer to the Start Screen as the Start Menu. I think its just an error.

I can't understand exactly how or why this happens, but I have confirmed that it does. Sorry for the topic title, but I can't really put it into words. I've already gone through all the testing and found out the symptoms and a work-around, which may be a fix, but it doesn't actually solve why the problem happens in the first place. The issue was that a deployed image wouldn't automatically register files at Windows boot up. The complaint of Windows (via Start Menu) and third party software was that these files could not be found. The files do exist however. These files should be registered automatically. All of these files are unsigned Active-X Controls. Background. Image is Windows 7 Pro SP1 x86. It was initially captured using WinPE3 using Imagex. Here are the different variables I tested and the results. (All PEs are x64, imagex in PE4 is from WAIK from Win7) Deployments that result in a failed file registration WinPE4 with Imagex via cmd.exe Deployments that result in successful file registration WinPE4 with Imagex via direct call (objShell.Run, VBS) WinPE3 with Imagex via cmd.exe WinPE3 with Imagex via direct call WinPE4 with DISM via cmd.exe I can't provide specific files since they are not mine to mention or redistribute.

This program looks to be built on Linux right? WinPE 3.0 already contains regedit.exe.

what do you suggest? is there a guide to follow? also, no more shift+f3 right? thanks in advance.. I haven't tried that keyboard combo in Win8. I usually install it using an answer file and have it boot into Audit Mode.

From what I read about this drive is it is powered via the PCMCIA port. I could not find any photos of the rear of the device, and no documentation about alternate power. Its possible that the op is using USB power for this device and the port the connection is made with is not designed for data transfer.

There is little difference between Windows 7 and 8 when it comes to image creation. You should use the same process you used with Windows 7 if that is what worked best for you.

Its apparent that the built-in MS drivers for this device aren't suitable for use. You'll need to get some official drivers installed for this, in other words if the driver provider is Microsoft, that isn't the answer.

Its because while we are led to believe that Windows 8 was designed for portables, its obvious that this particular thing, the Start Screen/metro, was specifically designed for a 16:9 desktop touchscreen monitor. It would be a good step in some update that verticle scrolling is made available as an option, if at least for tablet rotation. It was already complained about screen rotation on portables with the Start Screen is kinda pointless. And another deeper impression of mine.... You can't find everything by searching in the Start Screen. For example, you can't find things in Administrative Tools, such as Local Security Policy.

If these PCs are in a corporation, Microsoft provides software for the enterprise channel called MDT and SCCM. You should keep those applications separate from the OS image, since then you can update them as necessary without having to redo the images. Here is a good summary: But other topics in the Windows 7 unattend section may be helpful.

I have received a decommissioned domain controller that I am in the process of converting into a file server. I currently have a share on one computer and we have scripts that connect to that share using the computer name. The old file server (not connected to the network) and the current one have the same computer name. Since all our locations use the same names and scripts, it would be great if I could set up a rule or something just for the network here so that the scripts can stay the same. I can't change the computer name of the current file server because it is a domain controller. What I would like to have happen is that when a client attempts to map the network drive using the existing scripts, it maps to the new server rather than the old one. Is there a way to do this? I have not renamed the new file server yet, I figured I'd ask about it before trying anything. Both servers use Server 2008 R2 Standard.

This means that MS has backed down from their lofty expectations delivered at Build concerning how apps would be handled. There was supposed to be some testing and approval process for apps submitted to the store. The man hours required for such a thing would have been immense. Its not surprising they opted for more of a break/fix approach to handling apps since their original goal (especially if Windows 8 had been a booming success) was probably not something even Microsoft would be able to pull off.

Well I did some playing around and make it so Flash won't work. Of course you can control whether or not it updates from the Control Panel icon. Deauthorizing the computer doesn't do anything really, seems to be more aimed at DRMed content. In my testing example I used 2advanced.com to verify Flash in IE10. Warning: The following commands will effectively "disable" Flash, after trying to view the test page in IE, IE and Explorer.exe crashed. So this is just the tip of the iceberg it would appear. Test it in a VM if you'd like, I wouldn't recommend it on your actual computer.

You are right, looks like a 32bit Flash Player. You can configure the one in System32\Macromed from Control Panel. YOu can block everything. Maybe even use that Deauthorise button on the advanced tab, but I'm not sure what that would do. If Opera is anything like Mozilla or Chrome, alternate install locations for the Flash files should be allowed.

I made a mistake in my post. I said VM but meant RDP.