b0r3d Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Does anyone out there in Auto XP Installation land know an easier way to test your batch files other than re-installing XP every time?I use VMWare to test my CD, but its still very time consuming process just to test little aspects. (Like seeing if it removes a desktop shortcut properly etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 if you have an already installed XP OS in Virtual PC, you can test your batch (hotfixes, applications), just dump everything in the c:\install\ folder.You can't test the deletion of shortcuts unless it exists on the test OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebbe Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 In the newest VMware version there is a button "snapshot" or something like that.Install XP on your virtual machiene and BEFORE you start the zoo of installing-scripts, press the snapshot button. then test whatever you want and if you tested enough, you can make a rollback to the state you pressed the snapshot-button.ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 In the newest VMware version there is a button "snapshot" or something like that.Install XP on your virtual machiene and BEFORE you start the zoo of installing-scripts, press the snapshot button. then test whatever you want and if you tested enough, you can make a rollback to the state you pressed the snapshot-button.ok?Why don't you install XP regularly, set a restore point, and then test 'em... Might work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 In the newest VMware version there is a button "snapshot" or something like that.Install XP on your virtual machiene and BEFORE you start the zoo of installing-scripts, press the snapshot button. then test whatever you want and if you tested enough, you can make a rollback to the state you pressed the snapshot-button.ok?sounds good! Looks like a great timesaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquintino Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 i have a way to test my things simple .use vmware 4 install windows xp with all changes and see the erros. go to the end. oknow install vmware tools (drag and drop bettewn the 2 o.s.)make chanche in the first one (master) and simply copy to the second one (host) run in host until you dont get errors or popops .ok they are some errors after you run the the firt time (the deleting thing)thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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