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Forum: EasyBoot Topic: Include answerfile winnt.sif from .IMG file started by: wixfigur Posted by wixfigur on Oct. 21 2005,13:12
Helloist there a way, to include the answerfile winnt.sif from a floppy image? I want to choose the same i386 folder install unattended or the usual way, whitout answer file. Maybe put two files in the Menu Window ( "run w2ksect.bin , winntsif.ima" or something) or mount a virtual floppy? Has anybody some suggestion? Posted by eureka on Oct. 21 2005,14:11
To wixfigurDo it this way: Step one: Change name on winnt.sif to winn1.sif. When SETUPLDR.bin is started it looks for winnt.sif. But no file found (different name from winnt.sif to winn1.sif), witch means you have to answer all boring question initiated bye the setup program. Step two: Make a copy of w2ksect.bin and put this in ezboot, name it to something else (auto.bin or whatever, use this as usual “run auto.bin” in EasyBoot). Start EasyBoot > Tools > Replace text… and find file “auto.bin” in “Text to find” you insert SETUPLDR.BIN and in “Replace with” you insert SETUPLD1.BIN press “Replace” One text string should bee replaced if you have done right. Attention: Use CAPS (uppercase) when changing and finding text in this file! Final step: Make a copy of SETUPLDR.BIN (resides in i386) rename it to SETUPLD1.BIN and put this in folder i386 as well. Again use EasyBoot > Tools > Replace text… Find file “Setupld1.bin” and in “Text to find” you insert winnt.sif and in “Replace with” you insert winn1.sif press “Replace” Five text strings should bee replaced if you have done right (if using WinXP-sp2). Attention: DO NOT Use CAPS when changing text in this file! That’s it! Now you have two options. One without unattended and one with unattended. Make as many unattended options you like (I have four different unattended options). eureka Posted by wixfigur on Oct. 21 2005,15:59
Wow !!! what an easy way! Thought the solution was much harder. I will try it as soon as possible. THX
Posted by Incroyable HULK on Oct. 21 2005,20:55
Indeed, this is the easiest way I have seen! Never tought about that...The only drawback I can think of is if you plan to use a $OEM$ folder... then, your cmdlines.txt will get parsed even if you do a "regular" attended installation... Also, you'll have a hard time integrating other OS to your Multiboot project... Anyway, if you want to have a "standard" multiboot CD, I suggest you follow the instructions provided in the help files of EasyBoot or this guide: < http://flyakite.msfnhosting.com > All you have to do is to make a boot folder for each winnt.sif file you want and edit the w2ksect.bin and setupldr.bin according to the instructions cheers Posted by wixfigur on Oct. 21 2005,23:29
My problem is, that winnt.sif supresses the update function while txtmode. it is only accessable through a running windows. So if the system ist completley broke down, the only way is the repair function while booting from cd. but thats not possible. I want to create one XP step for repair and one for unattended. I´Tested it, works fine.THX Wixfigur Posted by eureka on Oct. 22 2005,02:46
To Incroyable HULKQuote: ”Also, you'll have a hard time integrating other OS”. I have integrated a lot of OS using this method and without problems. The only lack I have suffered of is that it’s sometimes a mess of setupldr.bin and plenty of w2ksect.bin to hold in mind. I use paper and pencil (in this computer age!!!) to make things work – otherwise I screw it completely up. Therefore I do use the method with different “boot-folders” to different OS. You may have a point according to $OEM$ folders, I haven’t tested it using cmdlines.txt for present time. Anyway, this method works fine for regular setup and is easy to use. Cheers to you Incroyable HULK PS. To wixfigur. Nice you made it run as suggested. Regards eureka |