svcpack.inf vs. cmdlines.txt

[Burger]

Hi,

i´m creating a Windows XP Boot CD. And so, i came to a point where i have to add the Hotfixes to the unattended Installation Files.

I think there are 3 Ways :

1. Installing all Hotfixes with a script out of the "Guirunonce" Section, after the first login of a User.

2. Installing all Hotfixes with the cmdlines.txt File during the Installation.

3. Installing the most Hotfixes with adding them to the svcpack.inf File and install the rest of the Hotfixes over method 1 or 2. (oh does anyone understand what i mean, i hope so)

No i have one Question :

What Method is the "Best".

I think Point 2 is the "Best" way, because you install all Updates with one File.

You don´t have to maintain 2 or more Files.

And you don´t have to login a user with administration right at first Login.

And now, correct me if i´m wrong :-)

[homiebrah]

Besides the noticeable differences in the way svcpack.inf and cmdlines.txt are coded, this question will not generate the "best" method to use. The "best" method is in the eye of the beholder, so you will get varying opinions on which ones to use.

Personally, I use the svcpack.inf, mainly for the challenge of seeing how an .inf (thanks Gosh for the info on how .inf's work) works. Using cmdlines.txt is easy and only requires one file to be maintained.

Now, some updates have to be installed separately outside of svcpack.inf, so you could probably use cmdlines.txt to catch those.

[Burger]

Hi,

Besides the noticeable differences in the way svcpack.inf and cmdlines.txt are coded, this question will not generate the "best" method to use.

Are there non noticeable differences ? Some where behind the code ?

Something like...better insertion of the Updates ?

I haven´t read something about those things.

The "best" method is in the eye of the beholder, so you will get varying opinions on which ones to use.

Mostly ;-)

Thanks

[GreenMachine]

My take ... if you need to add .cat (signature) files, as when slipstreaming hotfixes, use SVCPACK.INF. If not, use CMDLINES.TXT. If nothing else works, use GuiRunOnce.

Different strokes for different folks ...

[Burger]

Thanks, I think i could walk my way with this information.