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In my Sony days, I remember a lot of people had problems when there was a Network Bridge in there. I haven't dealt with XP in a while and I don't want to just have you get rid of the bridge because I don't remember the procedure and more importantly, not sure if you actually need it like that.

There are multiple ways to be able to download an OS from Microsoft. Anyone can get an MSDN or TechNet account, but even a low-level account won't let you download an OS. There are multiple levels of accounts. For example, mine is through the company I work for. I could download Windows 7 but not something like XP Embedded. From what I can find, the cheapest MSDN subscription is $699: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/buy.aspx However! TechNet subscriptions are substantially cheaper (and rightly so) and the most expensive is cheaper than the cheapest MSDN subscription! http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/buy.aspx This is a comparison of the different options. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892756.aspx I know a few people who have gotten the Standard TechNet subscription. Also, if you are going to school, your institution may have special deals for you. For example, I know one guy that has some student subscription package where he could get OS from MS and CS from Adobe.

You are right, nothing much to see here. Try checking c:\windows\panther\unattendGC. There will be an act and log in there too.

What kind of licensing are you using in the image?

You'll need to run a tool to tell us what state the disk is in. Diskpart can give you some info. I will move this to HDD forum for better exposure.

I've done my fair share of returns to forums too! WB

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First thing to do is make sure you have S3 set in the BIOS if available. Also if there is a primary video setting, make sure that is set. Also, I noticed this model notebook has a RAM range of 128MB to 2GB. How much is installed? If you are putting 32bit Windows on it (using 32bit WinPE) you need a minimum of 512MB for the PE, but 1GB for the OS. Boot into a PE and grab the log files from the two Panther folders. It will have better data on where it stopped or failed. Also, try to do a hand-load on it using an unmodified Win7 disc to see if that works.

Alright, I see some things (not necessarily) wrong with this, but different than how I would approach it. Everyone has their own ways about doing things, that is for sure. I would have 2 XML files. One for doing the install to Audit mode, and one that is used during sysprep. So in the one you use for the install to Audit Mode, it would look something like this: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="windowsPE"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <UserData> <ProductKey> <Key>RHPQ2-RMFJH-74XYM-BH4JX-XM76F</Key> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </ProductKey> <AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula> </UserData> <ImageInstall> <OSImage> <InstallTo> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> </InstallTo> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </OSImage> </ImageInstall> <DiskConfiguration> <Disk wcm:action="add"> <ModifyPartitions> <ModifyPartition wcm:action="add"> <Active>true</Active> <Extend>true</Extend> <Format>NTFS</Format> <Label>System</Label> <Letter>C</Letter> <Order>1</Order> <PartitionID>1</PartitionID> </ModifyPartition> </ModifyPartitions> <DiskID>0</DiskID> <WillWipeDisk>true</WillWipeDisk> <CreatePartitions> <CreatePartition wcm:action="add"> <Order>1</Order> <Size>20480</Size> <Extend>false</Extend> <Type>Primary</Type> </CreatePartition> </CreatePartitions> </Disk> <WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI> </DiskConfiguration> </component> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <SetupUILanguage> <UILanguage>en-us</UILanguage> </SetupUILanguage> <InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-us</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>en-us</UILanguage> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> </component> </settings> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <Reseal> <Mode>Audit</Mode> </Reseal> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="catalog:d:/sources/install_windows vista business.clg" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend> So just those items from your current XML file. This will put the OS into Audit Mode. You don't want to do all those other settings at this point because a lot of them will be applied specifically to the Administrator account. Also, do not put the following into either of the XML files: <settings pass="auditSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <AutoLogon> <Enabled>true</Enabled> <LogonCount>999</LogonCount> <Username>Administrator</Username> </AutoLogon> </component> </settings> So after your image PC boots into Audit Mode. Make sure you cancel the Network location box! Do not pick a location if it comes up. Then put your second XML file someplace in the OS, example c:\windows\panther. Also close the Sysprep box that is on the screen. When you are ready to capture the image open the CMD and type this in there: c:\windows\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe /oobe /generalize /shutdown /unattend:c:\windows\panther\sysprep.xml Now you are ready for either capture or test to see what it does when it does its first boot. Also, don't worry about that product key in my XML example, it is the Home Premium install key. Also it appears I chose a 64bit XML so be aware of that if you copypasta any of my example.

What OS are you using on the WDS server? Is the WDS Server also your Domain Controller? Is the WDS Server also your DHCP server?

Well on Windows 7 you have to sysprep before capturing the image. I haven't used WSUS during deployment at all and I haven't heard of it being used that way before.

We are going to need at least a minidump. If that has no leads (they are notorious for that) then you'll need to look at this:

It appears to be the full URL. I've noticed that site is an image hosting site, but I've never gone to it allowing script access. @OP you'll just have to wait for a response I'd hope. It looks fine. Of course you can't confirm emails without full headers.

If you have made a new XML file you'll have to post it for us to see.

What version of WSUS are you using and what is the OS of the server hosting it?

Are you using an answer file? Also what Windows is it?

I hope to see some great interaction that doesn't involve classified websites.

I just re-read this again and noted the HTML part. I do not like driver CDs with an HTML front-end because everyone's IE is set up with different permissions. it is pretty annoying to have to click extra buttons because the HTML wants to access the local disk. I've used AutoIT and Flash in the past to create autorun CDs.

Really, WSIM doesn't care that is missing? Here is what my version of sample.xml has: <cpi:offlineImage xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" cpi:source="wim:e:/sources/install.wim#Windows 7 ENTERPRISE"/> Honestly, I wonder if WSIM even checks those servicing options. Are they normal for Enterprise installs? I've only used them in Server 2008 unattends.

Its probably under system. It will be either Yellow or Red. Just look through them, if you see something suspicious, post what it says even if it isn't what we are looking for.

Click the arrow next to the House button. The option is there. See this:

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Any time you get a BSOD, there will be an event regarding it in Event Viewer.