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[thunn]

u fast, mon. thanks.

..ever think about making a vb sysprep alternative??
(hint, hint)

[Galapo]

I would like to create a script to perform most of the sysprepping functions 'manually', as a sysprep alternative, when sysprep won't work.
Removing the mounted devices key for e.g., is quite easy. I was hoping maybe you might assist me and suggest some temp data and or reg keys to remove at the end of setup. It seems possible you'll point out some things I've overlooked.

I don't know whether you'll have overlooked these or not:

Delete '\WindowsUpdate.log'
Delete files from '%windir%\system32\dllcache'
Delete .pnf files from '%windir%\inf'
Delete files from '%windir%\temp'
Delete files from '\RECYCLER'
Delete files from '\System Volume Information'
Delete files from '[user]\Local Settings\temp'
Delete fiels from '[user]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files'
Delete files from '[user]\Local Settings\History
Delete files from '[user]\Cookies
Delete files from '[user]\NetHood'
Delete files from '[user]\PrintHood'
Delete files from '[user]\Recent'
Delete files from '[user]\My Recent Documents'
Delete files from '[user]\PrintHood'
Delete files from 'All Users\DRM'

Hope this helps!

Regards,
Galapo.

[Galapo]

..ever think about making a vb sysprep alternative??

No, because I'd have to learn the langauge! Besides, running AutoIt programs under PE are less of a problem.

[Galapo]

Script has been updated to version 1.8.0.3 of the program.

Changes to OfflineSysPrep:
· changed back to decompressing all drivers when injecting as drivers were not loaded at boot

Regards,
Galapo.

[Galapo]

Script has been updated to version 1.8.0.4 of the program.

Changes to OfflineSysPrep:
· fixed a bug expanding DriverPacks mass storage drivers to '\system32\drivers\'.
· CreateMassStorageData.exe updated to v.6:
- able to optionally disable drivers when creating mass storage database files
- usage: 'CreateMassStorageData.exe disable driver#1/driver#2/driver#3', eg 'CreateMassStorageData.exe disable isastor55/vmscsi'

[Brito]

Thank you for updating!

[Galapo]

Script has been updated to version 1.8.0.5 of the program.

Changes to OfflineSysPrep:
· if supplying sysprep.inf, this file is now to be located in the \userfiles\ directory (or if using the WB script, point the script to this file and it will be automatically located there at build)
· if supplying sysprep_template.txt, this file is now to be located in the \userfiles\ directory (or if using the WB script, point the script to this file and it will be automatically located there at build)
· driver 'tag' can be specified in '\userfiles\user_settings.ini' if desired (or if using the WB script, point the script to this file and it will be automatically located there at build):
[tag]
driver_example=05
· disabling particular drivers may be accomplished (in addition to using CreateMassStorageData.exe) by specifying in '\userfiles\user_settings.ini' (or if using the WB script, point the script to this file and it will be automatically located there at build):
[disable_drivers]
driver_example=disable

Regards,
Galapo.

[JohnQ]

Galapo,

Would you please also update http://home.exetel.c...lineSysPrep.exe

[Galapo]

Galapo,

Would you please also update http://home.exetel.c...lineSysPrep.exe

Not until it is confirmed working with 2000.

Regards,
Galapo.

[risolutore]

please add the option to choose the programfile dir and Profile dir it would be appreciated...

[Galapo]

please add the option to choose the programfile dir and Profile dir it would be appreciated...

Please explain what you mean a little more as I do not know why choosing programfiles directory is useful and selecting a user profile (and the location of user profiles if not automatically detected) is currently implemented.

Regards,
Galapo.

[risolutore]

I intended to include the options alike..
[GuiUnattended]
OEMSkipRegional=1
AutoLogon=Yes
AutoLogonCount=1
TimeZone=110
OemSkipWelcome=1
EncryptedAdminPassword=NO
ProfilesDir="%systemroot%\Profiles"
PrografilesDir="%systemroot%\Programs"

[Galapo]

You may add them to the sysprep.inf which you can point the script to.

Regards,
Galapo.

[Galapo]

Script has been updated with version 1.8.0.6 of the software.

Regards,
Galapo.

[risolutore]

where is possible to read a detailed changelog?

[ilko]

Hi Galapo,

A few problems with 1.8.0.6 script during build:






Log file attached.


ilko

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[Galapo]

where is possible to read a detailed changelog?

Sorry for the delay in replying -- I've been on a holiday.

A changelog may be seen here: http://www.911cd.net...o...st&p=128314

Regards,
Galapo.

[Galapo]

Script has been updated with version 1.8.0.7 of the software.

Changes to OfflineSysPrep:
- fixed a bug where if a 'drivers' folder was included under 'sysprep' folder the drivers folder was accidentally deleted

@ilko
Your issue above relates to a corrupted upload. I'll update the LiveXP server shortly with the newer script and hopefully the error should disappear.

Regards,
Galapo.

[ilko]

@ilko
Your issue above relates to a corrupted upload. I'll update the LiveXP server shortly with the newer script and hopefully the error should disappear.

Regards,
Galapo.

Thanks, it's fine now.

[Galapo]

Script updated with a bit tidier coding for the addition of sysprep 5.1.2600.5512.

Regards,
Galapo.

[Galapo]

Script has been updated with version 1.9.0.1 of the software.

Changes to OfflineSysPrep:
· In the case where PE uses acpiapic, multi-processor detection now uses CrystalCPUID (http://crystalmark.i...ID/index-e.html) located in the \tools\ folder rather than an internal check as the internal function was inaccurate.
· SysPrep Driver Scanner can now be used even if sysprep is not set to run (before only SetupCopyOEMInf was used) as this may be preferrable in same cases

Regards,
Galapo.

[AtomicKitten]

I ran OSP without running c:\offlinesysprep1.9.0.1\sysprep\sysprep.exe , is it ok? and the result came out after restart (in vmware) it found a new hardware under batteries section "Microsoft AC Adapter" , 2 "ACPI Multiprocessor PC", and giving driver error for processor. Are those normal or I did something wrong here?

Ticked all advance options except "Install standard IDE Mass Storage Driver". Used VistaPE with UnderWindows method.

Still the n00b, hope for guidance, Master Galapo

[Galapo]

I ran OSP without running c:\offlinesysprep1.9.0.1\sysprep\sysprep.exe , is it ok?

Yes, that's OK providing you aren't actually wanting to sysprep the system. But it depends on exactly what you're doing.

and the result came out after restart (in vmware) it found a new hardware under batteries section "Microsoft AC Adapter" , 2 "ACPI Multiprocessor PC", and giving driver error for processor. Are those normal or I did something wrong here?

What is the error? What is the OS and service pack level? What was HAL before and after running OfflineSysPrep and what is the one suitable for the system?

Ticked all advance options except "Install standard IDE Mass Storage Driver". Used VistaPE with UnderWindows method.

Not sure what you mean by "VistaPE under windows method". You'll need to explain for me. OfflineSysPrep is untested by me under VistaPE, though.

Regards,
Galapo.

[AtomicKitten]

Forgot to look at the error for Processor Driver, I just uninstall it and restart then it's good again. OS is XP SP2 Pro. Hal was "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" x 1, then there's 2 of them after running OSP. I'm on a P4 2.8Ghz w/ Hyperthreading.

I use ghost to image the drive in VistaPE, then copied the OSP folder to it's C:\ and run the OSP prog, all this done under VistaPE without rebooting once, then after finished with OSP I reboot.

[Galapo]

One will be removable, the other not. I'm not sure why your system will have updated itself to have two instances of ACPI Multiprocessor. But it's not necessarily a big deal. I was thinking your issue was BSOD on first boot, so at least we're beyond that.

Regards,
Galapo.