XP setup freezes on t 34 min due to a Intel driver

[McDanger]

Hi all,

I couldn't find a topic that already covered this. So here goes.

I'm working on a Unattended Installation. This installation has to support several kinds of desktop and laptops. For completeness sake:

- Dell Optiplex GX270

- Dell Optiplex GX280

- Dell Lattitude D600

- Dell Lattitude D610

- Dell Lattitude X1

All the drivers are downloaded from the Dell support site and I'm sure I have the latest versions.

I use the OemPnPDriversPath option in my WINNT.SIF to add the drivers to my installation. Everything works ok except when I tried to use the installation on the GX280.

When setup comes to T34 (hardwware detection fase), the screen goes black and setup stops. After couple of hours researche I found out that the video driver caused the error. The GX280 uses a Intel 915G Express and the X1 a 915GM (a mobile version). Both devices have a different driver. I've downloaded the latest drivers from the Intel website but this didn't solve the problem. There's even a support remark on the Intel support site (http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-015829.htm). This didn't do it for me either.

I've now taken out both of the drivers and install them as silent applications. It works but maybe someone can help me with a proper solution.

Many thanks.

[htc]

You have to integrate the chipsets driver first(the proper driver for the mb) and then the video driver, both in the folder order 01_chipset\*.inf,*.cat, 02_video\*.inf,*.sys,*.dll ...

[Bâshrat the Sneaky]

Could that have this effect? I would be amazed...

[htc]

first, you have to put the RIGHT/PROPER driver files on the setup cd.

second, the load order must be followed. Important: the windows setup sort the driver folders from winnt.sif by name, before put it into the reg-hive.

This is the generic principles, nothing else.

[mark49]

maybe this one can solve the problem http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883667