Cmdlines.txt; Oobeinfo.ini (Windows Xp); Running Sysprep; Appendix A - Sample Answer Files - Compaq dc5100 - Microtower PC Development Manual

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cmdlines.txt

In addition to the sysprep directory and .inf file, you will need to create the directory c:\i386\$oem$. Within
this directory, you will need to place a file named cmdlines.txt containing at least the following lines:
[Commands]
"c:\sysprep\sysprep -clean"
This will ensure that all services related to non-used mass storage devices will be removed from the system.

oobeinfo.ini (Windows XP)

In addition to sysprep.inf, Windows XP relies heavily on the oobeinfo.ini file. This file resides in the directory:
c:\windows\system32\oobe. If you are using HP preinstalled or restored images, then this file should be
intact and all settings should be correct.
Note: This file will be different for Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.

Running sysprep

After the previous steps have been completed, you will be ready to run sysprep.exe to prepare the system for
imaging. Please see the documentation included in deploy.chm for Sysprep.exe command-line options. After
running Sysprep.exe, you will be ready to capture then deploy your image.
Note: Windows XP may present a warning that the reseal limit has been reached, and your Windows Product
Activation (WPA) grace period will not be reset. If you are using the HP-provided image, the i386 folder contents,
and the sysprep.inf and have not altered the file c:\windows\system32\oobe\oobeinfo.ini, then you can
disregard this message. Your image will not rely on WPA. Otherwise, end-users will be required to activate their
product with Microsoft during OOBE.
For other sysprep options including advanced customization and functionality, check the documentation included in
the deploy.cab file or the resources listed in Appendix E of this document.
Appendix A – Sample answer files

Windows XP sysprep.inf

Location: c:\sysprep\sysprep.inf
Contents:
[Unattended]
OemSkipEula=No
OemPnPDriversPath =
"Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\Audio;Compaq\Modem;Compaq\Misc1;Compaq\Misc2;Compaq\Misc3;Compaq\Misc4;Compaq\Misc5;Com
paq\Chipset;Compaq\KBD;Compaq\MSD;Compaq\USB;Compaq\Network"
InstallFilesPath = "C:\i386"
[GuiUnattended]
AdminPassword=*
EncryptedAdminPassword=NO
AutoLogon=Yes
AutoLogonAccountCreation=NO
AutoLogonCount=1
OEMSkipRegional=0
OemSkipWelcome=0
WaitForReboot=NO
[UserData]
ComputerName=*
[RegionalSettings]
LanguageGroup=1
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