Creating an Unattended Windows XP CD - Page 6

iMogal · 09-07-2003, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tamarelle
imogul I bet if you used another .bin file it would work instead of that stupid microsoft.img file........

I use the xpboot.bin file ..... would you like me to email it to you?

Yes please... See your PMs

BKA · 09-07-2003, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tamarelle
omigosh I did all of that except for the masstorage one!
thanks !

but don't I need to leave the masstorage in for this:

[MassStorageDrivers]
"IDE CD-ROM (ATAPI 1.2)/PCI IDE Controller" = "RETAIL" ??

This supposedly allows your CD to be read when booting from CD during installtion.

Did you have that in your winnt.sif file bka4u2c?

No I didn't include a [MassStorageDrivers] section at all.

tamarelle · 09-07-2003, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bka4u2c
No I didn't include a [MassStorageDrivers] section at all.

bk4u2c

here is a copy of my winnt.sif file..

can you see anything amiss?

;SetupMgrTag

[Data]
AutoPartition=0
MsDosInitiated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemPreinstall=Yes
UnattendedSwitch=No
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
WaitForReboot=No
Repartition=No
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
OemPnPDriversPath="Drivers\Catalyst3_6\2KXP_INF"
OemSkipEula=Yes

[GuiUnattended]
AdminPassword=*
EncryptedAdminPassword=NO
OEMSkipRegional=1
TimeZone=35

[Display]
BitsPerPel=32
Xresolution=1280
YResolution=1024
Vrefresh=75

[UserData]
ProductKey=REMOVED
FullName="Tamarelle Tamarelle"
OrgName=""
ComputerName=BENSBRIDEZ75

[TapiLocation]
CountryCode=1
AreaCode=386

[Branding]
BrandIEUsingUnattended=Yes

[MassStorageDrivers]
"IDE CD-ROM (ATAPI 1.2)/PCI IDE Controller" = "RETAIL"

[URL]
Home_Page=http://www.abxzone.com

[Proxy]
Proxy_Enable=0
Use_Same_Proxy=1

[Identification]
JoinWorkgroup=WORKGROUP

[Networking]
InstallDefaultComponents=Yes

[Components]
msmsgs=off
msnexplr=off
freecell=off
hearts=off
minesweeper=off
pinball=off
solitaire=off
spider=off
zonegames=off

[GuiRunOnce]
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\tamarelle.bat
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\Hotfixes.cmd

FB · 09-07-2003, 08:44 PM

ok, will the multiple install .cmd's auto run themselves with out me doing anything extra, i just have to run the CD?

tamarelle · 09-07-2003, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyboy -|-+
ok, will the multiple install .cmd's auto run themselves with out me doing anything extra, i just have to run the CD?

fLYBOY did you put the command in your winnt.sif file?

[GuiRunOnce]
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\tamarelle.bat
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\Hotfixes.cmd

(tamarelle.bat is my own name just to be cute...)

FB · 09-07-2003, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tamarelle
fLYBOY did you put the command in your winnt.sif file?

[GuiRunOnce]
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\tamarelle.bat
%systemdrive%\$OEM$\$1\install\Hotfixes.cmd

(tamarelle.bat is my own name just to be cute...)

yes i have the one for apps, one for hotfixes, and one or everything else

tamarelle · 09-07-2003, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyboy -|-+
yes i have the one for apps, one for hotfixes, and one or everything else

then I think you are good to go

GOODLUCK!

Mark_Venture · 09-07-2003, 09:42 PM

I'm having some troubles with this...

I basically got it working, except, I still want to have the option of formatting the partition I chose to install to, without having to delete/recreate it.

Somehow, at one point, I did get it to allow this option, but after the next change (i forgot something), I lost that ability and I can't seem to get it back.

i.e. I want the additional drivers, etc. to get installed with XP, but I want to still be able to have the option to FORMAT the install partition without having to delete/recreate it.

Can that be done? or is it impossible?

Thanks.

FB · 09-07-2003, 10:22 PM

Quote:

but I want to still be able to have the option to FORMAT the install partition without having to delete/recreate it.

even the normal windows setup wont let you do that

it wont install over a previous installation

Mark_Venture · 09-07-2003, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyboy -|-+
even the normal windows setup wont let you do that it wont install over a previous installation

Um, not sure I understand what you mean... With my original WinXP cd, when I boot it, I select an existing partition to install to and press enter. I then get a screen prompting me with the following...

---------------------

Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the file system you want, and press ENTER. If you wish to select a different partition for Windows XP, press ESC.

Format the partition using the NTFS file system (quick)
Format the partition using the FAT file system (quick)
Format the partition using the NTFS file system
Format the partition using the FAT file system
Leave the current file system intact (no changes)

---------------------

I want to get that option on the "updated" CD with the WINNT.SIF, fixes, etc...

FB · 09-07-2003, 11:21 PM

when i boot with my xp cd, when i pick a partition to install to, it makes me delete the original, recreate it, and reformat.

did you add:
AutoPartition=0

to your winnt.sif file, that lets you choose where to install to

if it =1, then it won't let you choose

FB · 09-07-2003, 11:57 PM

Quote:

COPY "%systemdrive%\Install\Tools\deluser.exe" "%systemroot%\"
COPY "%systemdrive%\Install\Tools\psshutdown.exe" "%systemroot%\"
COPY "%systemdrive%\Install\Tools\UPTIME.exe" "%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\%username%"

what does this do????

ALSO, can i combine all my batch files into one????

Mark_Venture · 09-08-2003, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by flyboy -|-+
did you add:
AutoPartition=0

to your winnt.sif file, that lets you choose where to install to

Yes, I did. Still doesn't give me the option to format the partition I've selected.

Mark_Venture · 09-08-2003, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mark_Venture
I'm having some troubles with this...

I basically got it working, except, I still want to have the option of formatting the partition I chose to install to, without having to delete/recreate it.

Somehow, at one point, I did get it to allow this option, but after the next change (i forgot something), I lost that ability and I can't seem to get it back.

i.e. I want the additional drivers, etc. to get installed with XP, but I want to still be able to have the option to FORMAT the install partition without having to delete/recreate it.

Can that be done? or is it impossible?

Thanks.

Ok, got it.. (only tested it once so far..) added....

[Unattended]
Filesystem = *

It now asks format, or leave alone like I wanted.

Mark_Venture · 09-08-2003, 12:32 AM

TimeZone and telephone area code are Still not filling in..

This is what I have in my winnt.sif...

[GuiUnattended]
AdminPassword=
EncryptedAdminPassword=No
OEMSkipRegional=0
TimeZone="035"
OemSkipWelcome=1

[TapiLocation]
CountryCode=1
Dialing=Tone
AreaCode="302"

I've tried it with and without quotes around the values for AreaCode and TimeZone.

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FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	ok, will the multiple install .cmd's auto run themselves with out me doing anything extra, i just have to run the CD? __________________
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Mark_Venture Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, DE, USA Posts: 330	I'm having some troubles with this... I basically got it working, except, I still want to have the option of formatting the partition I chose to install to, without having to delete/recreate it. Somehow, at one point, I did get it to allow this option, but after the next change (i forgot something), I lost that ability and I can't seem to get it back. i.e. I want the additional drivers, etc. to get installed with XP, but I want to still be able to have the option to FORMAT the install partition without having to delete/recreate it. Can that be done? or is it impossible? Thanks.
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09-07-2003, 11:21 PM	#86
FB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in my mind and in your hearts Posts: 24,879	when i boot with my xp cd, when i pick a partition to install to, it makes me delete the original, recreate it, and reformat. did you add: AutoPartition=0 to your winnt.sif file, that lets you choose where to install to if it =1, then it won't let you choose __________________ Last edited by FB; 09-07-2003 at 11:58 PM..
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09-08-2003, 12:32 AM	#90
Mark_Venture Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, DE, USA Posts: 330	TimeZone and telephone area code are Still not filling in.. This is what I have in my winnt.sif... [GuiUnattended] AdminPassword= EncryptedAdminPassword=No OEMSkipRegional=0 TimeZone="035" OemSkipWelcome=1 [TapiLocation] CountryCode=1 Dialing=Tone AreaCode="302" I've tried it with and without quotes around the values for AreaCode and TimeZone.
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