Hello,

First of all, MSFN forum is a really nice forum. I've been reading it for about a week now.

Okay, this is the problem. I want an unattended WinXP SP2 (I already slipstreamed it) with Photoshop CS, Firefox, Office 2003 and Nero 6.605 (Why that version? There is a thread about it). But i still don't get it. I followed the tutorial. It installs well. It reboots, but it does not startup Windows. I already f**ked up 3 CD-R's.

Well, i'll post my WINNT.SIF . You have to place it in /I386/ right?

;SetupMgrTag
[Data]
Autopartition=0
MsDosInititated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemSkipEulA=Yes
OemPreinstall=Yes
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
Repartition=No
Unattendswitch="Yes"
WaitForReboot="No"
OemPnPDriversPath=
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
AutoActivate=No

[GuiUnattended]
AdminPassword=xxxxxx
EncryptedAdminPassword=No
OEMSkipRegional=1
TimeZone=110
OemSkipWelcome=0
ProfilesDir="%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\"

[Display]
BitsPerPel=32
XResolution=1024
YResolution=768
Vrefresh=70

[UserData]
ProductKey=xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
FullName=Daniel xxxxx
OrgName=
ComputerName=Daniel-AMD

[TapiLocation]
CountryCode=31
Dialing=Tone

[RegionalSettings]
LanguageGroup=1
Language=00000809

[Identification]
JoinWorkgroup=xxxxx

[Networking]
InstallDefaultComponents=Yes

[Componants]
msmsgs=off
msnexplr=off
OEAccess=off
media_clips=off
media_utopia=off
Accessopt=off
AutoUpdate=off
templates=off
fax=off
Clipbook=off
hypertrm=off
rec=off
pinball=off
freecell=off
minesweeper=off
solitaire=off
spider=off
hearts=off
zonegames=off

[GUIRunOnce]
%systemdrive%\install\main_batch.cmd

Okay, i tried to create a batch, but it isn't working . Where should i place my batch?

/$OEM$/$1/Applications/ is the map i placed PSCS, Firefox, Office 2003 and Nero. But how do i know what i should put in my batch?

All help is appreciated.

Regards,

Daniel.

Here is some help, though perhaps not what you expected ...

First, if CD-Rs are too costly, use CD-RWs.

Second, take baby steps. Start with creating a simple unattended Windows CD, nothing else. Then add your applications one at a time. If there is a problem with one application, I'm sure you can find the answer here.

Remember, simplicity is the key. Do not try to debug 5 different applications at once!

Good luck, and welcome to MSFN, Daniel_NL!

Here is some help, though perhaps not what you expected ...

First, if CD-Rs are too costly, use CD-RWs.

Second, take baby steps. Start with creating a simple unattended Windows CD, nothing else. Then add your applications one at a time. If there is a problem with one application, I'm sure you can find the answer here.

Remember, simplicity is the key. Do not try to debug 5 different applications at once!

Good luck, and welcome to MSFN, Daniel_NL!

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Thanks for your reply. I tried Windows only, but that didn't work either. So i thought, lets create a Win XP with PS, Firefox, Office and Nero on a DVD.

Can't anyone help me with a batch file for these applications?

Oh, one last question, when does your cmd supposed to be running? After the installating of Win XP or after the Reboot.. When?!

Daniel,

To help you on your way:

ECHO.
ECHO Installing Nero Burning Rom 6.3.0.3.
ECHO Please stand by...
start /wait %systemdrive%\Applications\Nero\nero6303.exe /SILENT /NOREBOOT /SN=enteryourserialhere /WRITE_SN

Put this in your .bat file. this should silently install Nero... (works fine for me)

the .bat run's after first (auto) login...

Daniel,

To help you on your way:

ECHO.
ECHO Installing Nero Burning Rom 6.3.0.3.
ECHO Please stand by...
start /wait %systemdrive%\Applications\Nero\nero6303.exe /SILENT /NOREBOOT /SN=enteryourserialhere /WRITE_SN

Put this in your .bat file. this should silently install Nero... (works fine for me)

the .bat run's after first (auto) login...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bedankt!

Thanks!

Ok, i got all the app's working! Yay! The only thing is, Office says i did not enter a serial code. That's true. I just copied this code:

ECHO.
ECHO Installing Office 2003
ECHO Please wait...
start /wait %systemdrive%\install\Applications\Office2003\PRO11.msi /QB

What's wrong? Where do i need to enter my serial?

Ok, i got all the app's working! Yay! The only thing is, Office says i did not enter a serial code. That's true. I just copied this code:

ECHO.
ECHO Installing Office 2003
ECHO Please wait...
start /wait %systemdrive%\install\Applications\Office2003\PRO11.msi /QB

What's wrong? Where do i need to enter my serial?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

you have to create an administrative installation point, you should start reading http://unattended.msfn.org/index.htm carefully.

also don't try to finish your cd today, take your time. finally use the search feature, it will be really helpful

good luck!

instead of CD-R's use a VirtualMachine. May be slower, but saves CDs.

hi my friend.

thankyou for help me.

i am a mcse student.

i want setup winXP media center 2005 in unattend mode.

my problem is , in events setup (unattend) cd2 not request.

my friend sayed : ought edit "DOSNET.INF" in i386 directory.

i opened dosnet.inf and edited thats.

Edit description:

i edited all parameter "d2,d3,d4 to d1" (i think"d1=disk1")

before edit :
[Directories]
d1 = \I386
d2 = \cmpnents\tabletpc\I386
d3 = \cmpnents\mediactr\I386
d4 = \cmpnents\netfx\I386

after edited :
edited to ...

[Directories]
d1 = \I386
d1 = \cmpnents\tabletpc\I386
d1 = \cmpnents\mediactr\I386
d1 = \cmpnents\netfx\I386


before edit :
and edit all 

d1,sonic.cat
d2,stikynot.exe
d3,plus.cab
d4,netfx.cab

after edited :
to ...

d1,sonic.cat
d1,stikynot.exe
d1,plus.cab
d1,netfx.cab

and in this time ,i by winISO software createed image from cd1.

i open image in winIso and transfered contents folder in CD2 (cmpnents) to cd root.

and i replace new dosnet.inf to i386 folder.

and i burning thats image to cd.

CD root: __\i386\files...
        |__\cmpnents\mediactr\i386\files...      
        |__\cmpnents\netfx\i386\files...
        |__\cmpnents\tabletpc\i386\files...
        |__setup.exe
        |__AUTORUN.INF
        .
        . 
        .

now i runed winnt32.exe /unattend:g:unattend.txt

setup started.

started copying file.

then setup display a "file copy error window". and searched for "inkball.exe"

and displayed this key:

"Retry" "Skip File" "Exit Setup"

this file exist in "cd\cmpnents\tabletpc\i386\inkball.ex_"

and setup not found that.

i understand setup is searching in "CD\i386\inkball.ex_"

now i Transferred all file in

 
CD root:|__\cmpnents\mediactr\i386\files...      
        |__\cmpnents\netfx\i386\files...
        |__\cmpnents\tabletpc\i386\files...

folders to cd\i386\...

CD root: __\i386\files...
        |__\cmpnents\mediactr\i386\empty
        |__\cmpnents\netfx\i386\empty
        |__\cmpnents\tabletpc\i386\empty
        .
        . 
        .

now run winnt32.exe /unattend:g:unattend.txt

setup started.

started copying file.

copying file complete.

but "mediactr.cab & plus.cab & sonic.cab &..." not copyed in $win_nt~is$ .

system restarted and goed to other stage.

setup completeed.

but mediacenter & other program not instaled.

i View "layout.inf"

whether this file not ought edited ?

please help me !!!.

kotlas_ehs@yahoo.com

hi all friends

i want install software in unattend install win xp

and in unsttend.txt set the

[GUIRunOnce]

%systemdrive%\install.bat

but after run winnt32 in unattend mode and use thats unattend.txt

this massage displayed

The specified Setup script file (g:\unattend.txt) is inaccessible or invalid.Contact your system administrator.

i understand this massage is to reason %systemdrive% ( % )

how to Determination path for install.bat in unattend.txt [GUIRunOnce]

please help me !!!

kotlas_ehs@yahoo.com

@kotlas

Could you please post your complete unattend.txt?