Bypass CD-key entry on Install...

[Dorff]

We have purchased our copy of XP Professional along with the licenses, but require a way to automatically have the CD-Key pop up in the text boxes during install. The time it takes us to update 400 computers and type in every key is far too long. I have seen this done in previous versions of Windows, but I'm not sure about XP....anyone? Ryan
rmindorff@hotmail.com

 

[devastator]

Need to look at creating MSI files to distribute Win XP, especially to over 50 pc's.

Or Norton's Ghost might work for you as well.



Drew

 

[Dorff]

Given that the screen that I want to change has only some text and a few text boxes, could I not just change a file to have the default value of my key and then reburn the CD with the changed file? Ryan
rmindorff@hotmail.com

 

[barclajo]

There are basically 2 good ways to automate the installations the way that you want to. A. Use Sysprep to create an image that you can blast to machines. Or B. Use the Unattend.txt file to automate the installation’s.

An easy way to create either a unattend.txt file of Sysprep.inf file is to use the Setup manager.

The Setup manager and lots of Documentation is located on the Deploy.cab file.

Hope it helps