nLite OS

[SgtM]

Anyone else ever use it? I was able to take my XP Cd with SP1 and slipstream SP2 with it. Apparrently, you can also use it as a preinstall to install things like AV, Ad-aware, IM programs and other apps. This also let's you create the CD as an unattended install. You select all of the options, input the CD key, and you're all set. So, the next time you reinstall windows, just pop in the CD, sit through the text install, and when it reboots to the GUI install, you can walk away. Cool stuff, check it out.

http://www.nliteos.com/

[nil8]

I'm actually researching this very item for work.
We have a VLK version of XP sp1 and I'm seeing if I can integrate sp2 into it.

I've been mad busy, this friday we did a core router move and migration, on top of a stockroom installation project. So who knows when I will get to sit down and play with this, but I would LOVE a discussion about this that I can reference when I need to. ;)

Short answer: I know it exists, I've played with the interface for a few minutes, but I have yet to dig in and make it work.

[SgtM]

IT's really fun stuff to play around with. Apparrently, you can also use this to install a BUNCH of default programs. Antivirus, IM program, ad aware, cd burning software, imaging programs, drivers.. pretty much anything you need to use. I'm going to head on over to their forums and check things out.

Screenies:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl2.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl3.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl4.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl5.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl6.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl7.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/sgtm_usmc/nlite/nl8.jpg

[XcOM]

if you guys want i'll make a writeup for you all on making an unattended install?

All my PC's have there own install CD's with drivers and software preloaded. Im also in the middle of writing a program to do all this for you.

Anyone interested, if so i'll get to work on it again.

XcOM

[XcOM]

For all your information, here is a site i use to download all the latest patches when i build a new install disc:
http://www.softwarepatch.com/index.html
also when you download your patches, you can write a batch file to install your patches to your setup source.

Copy your Windows XP CD to your system ie: c:\XPSETUP
Download all your patches to c:\XPPATCH

then use the following command as an example:


C:\XPPATCH\SPTITLE.exe -s:C:\XPSETUP

That will intragrate your service pack into your setup,

To intergrate patches use the following


c:\XPPATCH\KBPATCHNO.exe /integrate:C:\XPSETUP


Rem that you need to copy the entire CD to XPSETUP, setup.exe, I386, the lot,

[Drum Thumper]

if you guys want i'll make a writeup for you all on making an unattended install?

All my PC's have there own install CD's with drivers and software preloaded. Im also in the middle of writing a program to do all this for you.

Anyone interested, if so i'll get to work on it again.

XcOM

Do it. I'll make use of it in a few months hopefully.

[nil8]

I'll make use of it sometime next month when I revamp my install CD's at work.

[XcOM]

ok, im on it like, well, can't sware on the forums,

so im on it, Am writing an guide on unattended windows in PDF< to indepth for a forum post,

Im also working on a program to automate this process for you.

PS, my guide will contain full work rounds for common problems you may encounter.

[XcOM]

going well, got the part about creating unattended setup complete, about to start writing about how to remove compents, then next week get round to the installing applciations silently.

Also my program is comming along nicly, just getting it to write network data.

I may even get it to make the ISO, depends how hard it will be.

[Outlaw]

Not to burst a bubble or stop you from making that document. I am sure I could us it too, but there is one in the June issue of MAXIMUMPC. Titled "Build a Slipstreamed OS Disc". It uses NLite and RyanVM Integrator to put the patches and SP's on the disk.

Found on the first page what the requirements were:
NliteOS 1.3
RYANVM Integrator
RYANVM 's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update
Windows XP with .NET 2.0 Framework Installed
Windows XP OS CD
Blank CD/DVD-R
Internet
Virtual PC 2007(testing purpose)

If you use less then this, I am going your route! :)

[XcOM]

my requirements:

Windows CD,
Blank CD,
My Software and/or Unattended CD Creator
Notepad
And internet to download patches

[si-skyline]

If you use less then this, I am going your route! :)


thats why i prefer to use my own stuffs... i would automatically go for the xcom version other then the program or the cd in the mag. because of the fact they use extra stuff and also as you noticed they like to add other things to it.

my best example of this is batch filing all of my backups :) no 3rd party for me just 5kb of script

[XcOM]

i used to use batch scripts for everything, now when i need something done, i go all out and write a program for it. im lazy. I don't like downloading an app, and then finding out it work do what i want, with Nlite, its good, but it can't use any of the advanced features of the SIF files, where as my will, mainly coz i need them,

No app i have downloaded for this will do any of the features i use. Also a community app will be easier for features to be added if anyone needs to.

PS, anyone want to do the graphics for me? PM for details.

[si-skyline]

oo ladeda.. what programming lag you use? i know a bit of vb but il stick with my batching, it makes me feel hardcore :P

[XcOM]

i use vb strangly, sometimes i use VS.net, Depends how brave im feeling and how complex the program is going to be, VB for ease and quickness, and VS.net if its going to be a serious pro program that going to be HUGE, like a scratch built media player (Which im using by the way :) )

for this app, VB, just becuase its much easier to code what its going to do.

And update, the app will create the ISO for you to burn or just save the files to your hard drive. And delete folders you don't need.

[XcOM]

you likkey:
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a5a22e852f.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)
Rem though that the design is not final, i may change it, but you see why i want someone to do the graphics, with everything i got going i don't have time to do such trivial things.

[SgtM]

Awesome! Let me know when you're done. I'd like to test it out. +rep

[XcOM]

Update, if i can finish the copding tonight for the bulk of it, i will release a public beta for you guys to test for me,

All i ask is that when you make a file, you send it to myself along with what you wanted, and your OS currently using.

Thanks.
XcOM.
[Back to coding]

[XcOM]

sew screenshot.
Date: 26/06/2007
Build: 0.6
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6799/26072007comp1hy6.png
Comming along nicly i think, not long now, would have had it finished tonight, but got sidetracked.

I got some roilty free images though i've added to make things look a bit nicer, im still not keen on the top, anyone want to make me something, where the gray bit is .

Thats teh exact size, i am looking for the light glassy look. any help guys?

[XcOM]

well guys, 1:20 am here, tired, been coding all night, should have a release soon, testing on own personal machine later before releasing.

[.Maleficus.]

Do you still need something for the top?

[XcOM]

please, i'll pm you with the info.

UPDATE
I guestamate about 1 week for completed program ready for the public, Just trying to get the compatability working,

Example, Some componants require others to be enabled, i trying to make sure that this works smoothly so you won't get any errors during install or after install.

At present it will only work for windows XP: 32bit, 64bit & 64bit Itinum systems (SPELLING)
i am planning on adding support for server 2003 in version 2, and windows 2000 support in version 3 (Scary, i have a design plan now)

[XcOM]

Update

Good news everybody.

Due to some serious late nights and lots of coffee,

I have finished this project ahead of schedule. Therefor i will be releasing it here as soon as i have created an install for this.

I would like some testers if that is possable. Please PM me with any questions you may have about this project, or if you wish to offer a hand, or even just have some comments/bugs/ideas for this.

XcOM

Corrections:
Just found a bug that stops setup, fixing now.

Bloddy bugs, it annoys me, working late last night, now i finsh it, it decides to BREAK, sofar im upto my 13th bug since getting ready to release it, i think it must have been them last few lines of code to finish the unattended section off. This is all becuase of the compatablitly side of it to mke sure it runs smoothly.

Sorry

[gntlkilr]

Easiest way I did it all was to make a fresh clean install, ghost it, and then ghost it each month automatically. Now don't get me wrong, i still have a slipstream XP install with all my drivers, Office, firewall, etc. already included just in case I get a wild hair up my rear and feel like installing my PC.

But I gotta admit, spending an hour or two installing my system which includes my games and all that, updates, blah blah blah, compared to the 15 min of just redoing my ghost image then hitting up MS update and EA update, that gets to be a little too much difference for me.

You can get a ghosting program that runs on a LIve Linux CD for free in a few places. BartPE has one built in their latest edition.

[XcOM]

thats all nice, i must admit i used to use that. Only i used Nero Backup to DVD, a 4DVD backup.

But this si designed for people that speficly want an unattended install, or install onto multipul PC's.

Don't get me wrong, i like your idea.

BTW, due to some slight techinal problems this will not be released yet, i will give futther notification when it is ready to be released.

Regards
XcOM

[gntlkilr]

just for reference's sake, doesn't the nLite site have a big how to guide? I remember it being a big pdf document. I'll look around, maybe I have it.

EDIT:
Ok, I found it, but it was a MSFN guide to using nLite. if anyone wants it, shoot me their email in a PM