Replacing Files - $$ folder not working

[dgdavis]

I am trying to replace a couple of files that already exist as part of the RIS install. I have place the files I want to copy down into the relevant folder tree within the $oem$\$$ folder but the original files still remain once the build is complete.

Do I have to script this afterwards, or am I missing something here?

Thanks,

Doug.

[Ctrl-X]

If those files are subject to Windows File Protection, you won't be able to replace them. What files are you trying to replace and where are they located?

[dgdavis]

I'm just trying to replace a couple of .htm files within c:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\system\remote assistance. Are they subject to WFP?

[Ctrl-X]

I don't think so. They are probably copied down just fine, but then get overwritten by the original files during Windows setup. You may be able to replace them after Setup is done by running a copy action from one of your post-install scripts.

[Delprat]

There's PCHealth files installed via SYSOC.inf, during GUI setup : maybe you are overwriting files before windows re-overwrites them ???

(look inside sysoc.inf, you'll find a PCHealth line with another inf file name, look inside it and you'll find the files copied with their name in I386 and their name on hard drive if renamed : if my supposition is true, you can rename your files if needed, then makecab and place them in I386)

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[dgdavis]

Thanks for the help Ctrl-X and Delprat. Seeing as it's only a couple of files and I am running post-install scripts anyway, I'll just take care of it then.

Much appreciated. Cheers.