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ChrisK
08-23-2005, 01:19 PM
I have read through some articles and know how to do it (haven't done it yet) but I was wondering...that if I leave the:

ProductID=
FullName=
OrgName=
ComputerName=

blank, will it prompt me for it?
Just Doug1
08-23-2005, 01:58 PM
I seem to remember that sysprep had to have that data to run, but don't quote me on it.
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 02:02 PM
Ok, but this is not sysprep...this is just the unattended install using an answer file.
Just Doug1
08-23-2005, 02:12 PM
Did you check this out?

http://unattended.msfn.org/index.htm (http://unattended.msfn.org/beginner/winnt_sif.htm)
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 02:28 PM
I didn't read that exact page, but same steps on another site.
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 08:51 PM
All the articles I have read tell you to execute the installation from WINDOWS. How do I start the install from the CD...ie I want to put the disk with the 'unattend.txt' file on it and have it use that file when installing from the CD.

How can I do that?
tsehou
08-23-2005, 08:59 PM
If you want to install then just boot from the CD and start the normal installation. It should then be automated from there after.
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 09:04 PM
ya...i think so too...it's in the process of formatting now.
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 09:19 PM
didnt work....still prompting for info.
tsehou
08-23-2005, 11:26 PM
Did you follow the guide thoroughly and have a file called winnt.sif?
ChrisK
08-23-2005, 11:38 PM
Did you follow the guide thoroughly and have a file called winnt.sif?

yep.

tried it with different upper case and lower case too...no luck....tried different methods about 5 times....nothing worked.

Now, this version I have is a select license from work that I am installing on my work laptop. Does the licensing make a difference?