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:

[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!