I know I'm not a Redneck

[DerRickster]

Ok guys at one time I was kinda computer savvy. But trying to understand how this XPCREATE works and how to configure the everything is really eluding me. I'm looking at all the posts and I just don't know where to start. I need help. The farthest I've done is extracted the XPCREATE to my hard drive.

Thanks.

[GreenMachine]

• Download and extract XPCREATE.
  
• In the file XPCREATE.INI, edit for the correct values for CDBURNER and XPSOURCE
  
• Add update files as per the Web Site - Current Hotfixes
  
• Place your original XP CD, and blank CD in their drives.
  
• Double click on XPCREATE.CMD
  

[DerRickster]

Ok. What's the deal about not able to use $OEM$, $DOC$ etc. I'm using W2K. Thanks. Once I get all this figured out I will return the favor of everyone helping me out by writing a guide 'Rednecks Guide to XPCREATE'

[GreenMachine]

First, get a basic CD working, without $OEM$, etc. Then ... trial and error, test and test again. $DOC, and certain others, are "non-supported" directories. There should be a REF.CHM file in DEPLOY.CAB on your 2K CD, and that will give you all the "safe" options. XPCREATE has nothing "special" about it that would make it different than a "standard" 2K Unattended CD.

[DerRickster]

Thanks. what's this about a virtual drive? How do I test the CD without actually installing it on my HD.

[GreenMachine]

Virtual PC. On the Links Page:

http://greenmachine.msfnhosting.com/XPCREATE/links.htm

I think you'd best spend a day or two reading before you ask too many questions ...

[DerRickster]

Thanks. I'll do that and then the stuff I don't understand I'll submit a list of questions of stuff I don't know rather 'henpicking' people full of questions.

Thanks

[GreenMachine]

Now you got it! See you in a day or two!