Tripredacus

See if you can mount it manually using the PE Tools Command Prompt: imagex /mountrw c:\vistaproject\install.wim 1 c:\mount to unmount imagex /unmount c:\mount to save changes imagex /unmount c:\mount /commit See if these options work or give error. Also make sure you already make c:\mount before you try to mount a WIM into that folder.

That definately looks like a nice tool, but it isn't what I am looking for. I do not wish to reinvent our XP install.

Your hotfixes are located in c:\windows as compressed hidden folders. Example: C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB925902$

The following keys: http://www.msfn.org/board/Change-individua...nde-t60238.html

Could it be similar to this issue? Do you use automatic logon? http://www.msfn.org/board/Vista-after-logo...rs-t124150.html

Tripredacus has erred.

I figured it was Vista since he says it wanted him to put in a Vista disc.

I am in the market to look at a software solution that will allow us to migrate away from using CD based installs for XP and into a network based option. Currently we use a CD that uses Win PE 2005 to format the disk, load the NIC drivers and download the Configuration Set from our server. After getting the cfgset (default is XP Pro SP2 without additional software) it reads the info from the WINBOM file to connect to the correct distribution share(s) to start the Setup process. I was tasked with the project of seeing how we can get this system to work with the WinPE 2.0, as if I can make it work there, I can modify our existing boot environment to support installs of XP. The problem we are facing is that while the unattend and setup.exe can be called from the WinPE 2.0, we cannot find a way for it to use the WINBOM file as well. Our existing hardware platform is Server 2008 x64, with WDS and PXE-Boot enabled. We can install (Vista) and image (XP and Vista) with this environment but not install XP. I have looked into other options such as BDD2007 but it does not work properly and I cannot find a resolution. I may also be interested in information that allows us to use a PXE Boot Menu. Our system right now boots directly into the WinPE 2.0, but I would like to get a choice between that and say, loading an install from the server. As an example, I have my 2003 server to boot to WinPE or 6 different Vista images, but it never gives me a menu. So any information regarding how to install XP via PXE using a WINBOM file would be helpful.

There is the other reason, some of us like to run different OSes, especially older ones. For example, I still have a notebook at home that runs Windows NT 3.51. Ya it isn't my main computer, its just something to play around with.

Yes you can. It shouldn't cause you any problems anyways. I did a similar thing to my Server 2003 which was installed on the other partition. I left the Program Files folder tho, as some programs will run from there without me reinstalling them.

How did you load up Home Basic without the media to see if they key was in use or not? You can see if you can get a recovery disc from the manufacturer of your computer. Home Basic to Premium costs $80. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-v...e-overview.aspx

The reason for the low specs seems to be because you aren't planning on recording any video are you... I know a couple companies that sell products that do what you want, but without those weird requirements.

You need to run sysprep before you can redploy an image to different hardware. For example, I use: sysprep -generalize -oobe -restart There are other switches, check them all before you decide.

I believe what you are seeing is pxeboot.com. I do not use this config, instead I use wdsnbp.com. They are both located in x:\remote install\boot\x86

Well basically people opt for the unattended solution so you don't have to click through everything. Sure you can make your unattend do all the background stuff and then click through the rest if you wanted to, else just skip all those steps and boot to the install.wim right away with no changes. The Generalize pass does not remove all the drivers. It (may) remove unsigned drivers and (usually) removes the video driver... or to be more exact it reverts it back to "Standard VGA Device". Generalization removes the device specific information that Windows Activation refers to in order to determine if the install has been moved to other hardware. It still will keep most of the drivers for you. One of the big things you will find is that while a bunch of us use WDS, imagex or whatever else, we all use it differently. As an example, I don't use the workbench at all, but I might look into it once I get some free time maybe.

Is this the old question of "my old game doesn't run right" on new Windows? Most reasons are that older games are using a depreciated method of doing something, like sound being choppy, or not working at all, etc. You can fix these things with the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit. I can't tell you exactly how to do it, as I've only used it once. And that was to get the sound to work properly when running Destruction Derby for DOS. I wish I knew how to use it properly or else I would use it all the time.

Windows 98 has very little overhead, and is the recommended platform to use if you want to do anything with GL/Glide. Also allows better support for any DOS programs you would want to run, without using an emulator.

Did you compare the SIDs on the computers? You can find the SID in the registry under HKEY_USERS. There will be a two long numbers starting with "S-". The SID should be random enough that the first few parts can just be compared to the other machines. Example: S-1-5-21-1490568653. The rest should also be different but that should be enough. Also try to stop and restart the Computer Browser service.

Sounds like DriverPacks

One last post before I leave for the weekend... I think I need to sleep on all this new stuff I learned today... Server 2003 Disabled security options for Microsoft Network Server/Client: Digitally sign communications (always) no change. Ran PCATTCP to test network speeds. Default switches used ie: pcattcp -t -f M hostname XP -> 2003 = 53.87MB/sec = 430.96Mbps 2003 -> XP = 73.39MB/sec = 587.12Mbps These numbers are surely better, but then again they are with 1 packet, not with a large file. I will run this test on the 2008 on Monday. I am thinking that if we can get these speeds with file transfer to the Server from the XP computer, then that will be sufficient, as to how to get them is another story. I also must note that while I am using a computer with XP to do this network testing, the computers that require this speed run in a WinPE on a RAMDISK (WinPE via PXE), so any configs done to the XP machine would need to be translated to the PE if they, in fact, do work to our benefit. See you next week! PS: check sig for server/network config in case you think its a problem with them.

I used to run a Quake 3 dedicated and Shoutcast dedicated server on a Windows 98 computer. I remember the longest time it was on before rebooting, because I remember there was a power outage and I was so angry that I had to turn it on again. It was something like 68 days or 78 days or something like that. And after it came back up it was up for another 2+ months. Ah those were the days. I still have that computer but it now has a problem with either the motherboard or power supply. I bought a replacement parts machine to cannibalize for it, but haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

I am making this thread to use as a reference for anyone helping me troubleshoot any networking or server related issues I end up having, or with things I am trying out just for fun or whatever. Dev Network DECOMMISSIONED: UNCLESOCKS.shark.attacksyou (Server 2003 Standard SP1) Purpose - DNS Server and Infrastruture FSMO Mainboard - Intel D945GNT DECOMMISSIONED: 7Server.shark.attacksyou (Server 2008 Standard x64) Config - Intel SE7520DB2SATA2 UPDATE: Reused temporarily as WDS (Server 2008 Standard R2 x64), name: IMAGEX.SABRES.COM Production Network Computer Name: Imagex.WDS.Local (Server 2008 Standard x64) This server was a rebuild from my eval 2008, which I made with non-certified hardware. This one is all certified. Server relocated to MA and rebuilt in a new chassis. Config - Intel S5000PSL - 2x Intel Xeon 2.4GHz Quad-Core CPUs - 16GB Fully-Buffered RAM - 80GB SATA RAID1 (onboard) - 1.76TB RAID10 (storage) - 3Ware 9550SXU-8LP 64bit SATA RAID - 2x Intel Gigabit NICs (onboard) TEAMed - 2x Intel Gigabit NICs (PCI) TEAMed but not used (performance issues) - apps: Active Directory, Domain Controller, Microsoft OPK for Vista SP1, DHCP, DNS, WDS, PXE, TFTP DECOMMISSIONED: LIONCASH.iherdulike.mudkipz (Server 2008 R2 Standard x64) Purpose - PXE Boot Passmark BurnInTest Pro Mainboard - Intel S3210SHLC Rovers Computer Name: AARON RULES Multi-testing system Config - Intel DQ35JO - 80GB SATA HDD - 160GB SATA HDD - T-7 Storm Series Military Grade Hard Drive enclosure - 1.5GB RAM - XFX nVidia GeForce NX8600GT 256MB PCI-E x16 Computer Name: Wind (Windows 7 Professional) Config - MSI 9S7-N01162-044 (Unbranded Wind) - Intel Atom 1.6GHz - 2GB DDRII - 80GB Toshiba Mobile HDD Corporate Network Computer Name: DAI-ATLAS (Windows 7 Professional x86) This is my regular workstation Config - Intel DQ45FC - Intel Core 2 2.40GHz - 4GB DDR2 - WD 80GB SATA HDD - 2x WD 160GB SATA HDD - Lite-On DVD+/-RW/CD-RW SATA - ATI FireMV - 3x 17" AOC LCD Monitors - apps: AutoIT v3.3.0.0, Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004, MS Office 2010 Professional Plus, MS Visual Studio Team System 2008 RECLAIMED BY MANAGEMENT: SECRETSHOPPER (Windows 7 Professional x86) Config - MSI MS-1722 Barebone Notebook DECOMMISSIONED: LOCKERCHECK (Server 2003 Standard x86) Purpose - secondary Dev Webserver Mainboard - Intel S875WP1-E

sorry for troubleshooting both of these in the same thread. Server 2003 I just came to the realisation, that in the previous 2003 test results, the client computer only had a 10/100 NIC in it. Seeing how I was getting 70% client/7% server, I can't complain about that. So I hooked up a PC with a gigabit NIC and did a file transfer. The results are as following: File: 1.7GB WIM file transfer with explorer: 23% = ~230Mbps transfer with xcopy: 25% = ~250Mbps So as far as the 2003 is concerned, we are seeing a 2% (on average) difference caused by the server being a Domain Controller. I read that there is an overhead difference when transfering files TO a domain controller. I would like to note that BOTH the 2003 and the 2008 are domain controllers. I'm going to make a separate thread about the network/server layout, which I will edit to appear at the end of this post.

Try checking the Node Type on both the Offender and one of the computers that can see all the network.

My one and only card that died on me was an ISA 1MB Tseng Labs SVGA card back in 2000... None of these ever died: Voodoo Rush PCI 8MB - mother threw it out! Riva TNT 2 16MB PCI - sold gave pc to a friend Voodoo 3 PCI 16MB - traded for GeForce 2 MX and $20 Voodoo 5500 AGP 64MB - still working PNY nVidia GeForce 3 Ti200 AGP 64MB - gave to my dad Sapphire Radeon 8600XT AGP 256MB - still working GeForce 2 MX 32MB PCI - still working