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[Shawn Stout]

ok so im doing a netinstall of xp slipstream and im getting this error,
The entry "SetupSourceDevice" in the [SetupData] section of the INF file is corrupt or missing.

Setup cannot continue. Press any key to exit.

Background:
Setup a tftp server and pxelinux for a netboot install on server 192.168.2.1
Issue:
How do i know what path to use to point to the I386 folder on the mounted drive which is on the server under the share /tftpboot/win/I386

any help would be appreciated, i believe i almost got this working for a slipstream install if i can figure out which path to use

[was_jaclaz]

Which is your current one?

It should be in your WINNT.SIF, not .INI.
PXE booting is possible using RAMDISK booting.

Check this thread:
http://www.boot-land...?showtopic=4952

Post some more accurate descrition of your settings, what you wish to achieve, etc.

jaclaz

[Shawn Stout]

Which is your current one?

It should be in your WINNT.SIF, not .INI.
PXE booting is possible using RAMDISK booting.

Check this thread:
http://www.boot-land...?showtopic=4952

Post some more accurate descrition of your settings, what you wish to achieve, etc.

jaclaz

sorry sif, my mistake, here is what i have so far in the file, well not everything but the pertinent part:

; Generated by nLite 1.4.9.1

[Data]
AutomaticUpdates="No"
Autopartition=0
MsDosInitiated=0
UnattendedInstall="Yes"
floppyless = "1"
msdosinitiated = "1"
; Needed for second state
OriSrc =[data]
floppyless = "1"
msdosinitiated = "1"
; Needed for second stage
OriSrc = /tftpoot/win/I386/"
OriTyp = "4"
LocalSourceOnCD = 1
DisableAdminAccountOnDomainJoin = 1
; Generated by nLite 1.4.9.1

[Shawn Stout]

the link you gave me is for running a live cd environment, im just trying to initiate a xp unattended install, which i made the slipstream with nlite

[was_jaclaz]

Yep.
I guess it's a 1:1 tie when we talk about mistakes.

What you need is something like:

Orisrc="\\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

instead of:

OriSrc = /tftpoot/win/I386/"

Please note the use under Windows of backslash \ in paths as opposed to common Linux and http/ftp protocols / forward slash.
Do also note the use of a double backslash at the beginning.

Then you should have also an entry in [SetupData] like this:

; Needed for first stage

SetupSourceDevice = "\Device\LanmanRedirector\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

You can use this as a reference:
http://www.tzim.net/?win_netinstall



jaclaz

[Shawn Stout]

Yep.
I guess it's a 1:1 tie when we talk about mistakes.

What you need is something like:

Orisrc="\\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

instead of:


Please note the use under Windows of backslash \ in paths as opposed to common Linux and http/ftp protocols / forward slash.
Do also note the use of a double backslash at the beginning.

Then you should have also an entry in [SetupData] like this:

; Needed for first stage

SetupSourceDevice = "\Device\LanmanRedirector\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

You can use this as a reference:
http://www.tzim.net/?win_netinstall



jaclaz

jaclaz, thanks, i have already tried that with no success, do you happen to have irc? i am on freenode at the moment and it might be quicker to troubleshoot this issue, if you can meet me in #etherboot-win server is irc.freenode.net

[Shawn Stout]

jaclaz, thanks, i have already tried that with no success, do you happen to have irc? i am on freenode at the moment and it might be quicker to troubleshoot this issue, if you can meet me in #etherboot-win server is irc.freenode.net

here is my current configuration, i have tried both the /win and /win/I386 just to make sure

(link removed by jaclaz as file contains <private data>)

[was_jaclaz]

Sorry, no irc, chats or anything like that for me.

However, the problem (at the moment) is on your "; Needed for first stage", since that one is in [SetupData]

Compare with this too:
http://oss.netfarm.i...s/ris-linux.php

Post your FULL WINNT.SIF (possibly zipped) as an attachment. (if you need to edit something to protect the innocents, replace it with "<private_data>, we will understand )

Right now this line in the one you posted:

; Needed for second state
OriSrc =[data]

makes no sense, too.

As well these lines:

floppyless = "1"
msdosinitiated = "1"

are repeated two times.

Operating Systems tend to be very picky when it comes to these kind of "details"


jaclaz

[Shawn Stout]

Sorry, no irc, chats or anything like that for me.

However, the problem (at the moment) is on your "; Needed for first stage", since that one is in [SetupData]

Compare with this too:
http://oss.netfarm.i...s/ris-linux.php

Post your FULL WINNT.SIF (possibly zipped) as an attachment. (if you need to edit something to protect the innocents, replace it with "<private_data>, we will understand )

Right now this line in the one you posted:

makes no sense, too.

As well these lines:

are repeated two times.

Operating Systems tend to be very picky when it comes to these kind of "details"


jaclaz

jaclaz, i started out with that tutorial so it helped alot, now like you mentioned the 1st stage in that tutorial is not passing

i edited the places you commented on and here is my config now:

AGAIN: REMOVED by jaclaz as it contains your XP key

[Shawn Stout]

looks like i gave you the wrong pastebin

new pastebin:
AGAIN: REMOVED by jaclaz as it contains your XP key

[Shawn Stout]

looks like i gave you the wrong pastebin

new pastebin:
AGAIN: REMOVED by jaclaz as it contains your XP key

still unable to get this working, please help me guys

[was_jaclaz]

still unable to get this working, please help me guys

You should do things in steps.

And be very, very accurate in what you write, this, just as an example:

OriSrc = "\\192.168.2.1\tftpoot\win\I386"

should be:

OriSrc = "\\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

Since this has the b:

SetupSourceDevice = "\Device\LanmanRedirector\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win"

Now, FORGET (temporarily) EVERYTHING about Unattended, and just test the "normal" "attended" RIS (this way we eliminate a huge number of variables:

Try using this as WINNT.SIF:

[data]

floppyless = "1"

msdosinitiated = "1"

; Needed for second stage

OriSrc = "\\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win\I386"

OriTyp = "4"

LocalSourceOnCD = 1

DisableAdminAccountOnDomainJoin = 1



[SetupData]

OsLoadOptions = "/fastdetect"

; Needed for first stage

SetupSourceDevice = "\Device\LanmanRedirector\192.168.2.1\tftpboot\win"



[UserData]

ComputerName = *

; if needed

;ProductID=

Check, double check, and triple check your tftp, RIS/network share and BINL settings.

If it does not work, re-check EVERYTHING against contents of this guide:
http://www.boot-land...?...c=1961&st=4

If you still have problems, it may be the right time to try an autoamated app, like:
WUIM:
http://www.collewijn...o/wuim/main.php

or WINNER:
http://winner.windowsdream.com/

jaclaz

[Shawn Stout]

jaclaz, yes we finally got that working, now im doing ultimate boot cd which is based off of bartpe, any suggestions for this?

[was_jaclaz]

jaclaz, yes we finally got that working, now im doing ultimate boot cd which is based off of bartpe, any suggestions for this?

Back to square #2 :
http://www.boot-land...?...c=8001&st=1



jaclaz