Dos_Box Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Why is it that every time I try and create a ripprepped image the image bombs out (once fully installed) on re-boot with a 'the following file is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system' error. This is when I've installed from a SP2 base image from the RIS server, installed SP3 (both from the web and from a file) and then imaged the system. Damned annoying. Anyone else having this problem or am I special?
Zoom7000 Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) I just downloaded a Windows XP SP3 VLK CD from Technet and using that for my base. I've not bothered with slipstreaming my older images. If you have a Technet/MSDN subscription, then try this method. If not, maybe try calling Microsoft and asking very nicely if you can get a full SP3 Windows XP VLK release. If that fails, try Ramesys. I had too many issues with Riprep, so now I am installing all my programs either via svcpack (so far I've got, Office 2003, Flash 9, Adobe Reader 8.1.2, .net 1/1.1/2/3/3.5, Java 6 update 5, Paint.Net, K-Lite Codec Pack, Some additional CPL tools and my registry tweaks) or to install the rest, mainly department specific non essential stuff, I'm using SCCM. The SVCPACK method installs any slipstreamed updates and addon programs at the T-13 stage. It's great finally being able to have a PC ready to go as soon as it gets to the logon screen for the first time! Edited June 3, 2008 by Zoom7000
LukeC Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Created an image using SP3 downloaded via windows updates installed all software required for the users. Took an image using ghost solution suite 2.2 then sent it out to 5 machines and they all come up with the same error message as DOS_BOX.
djones Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 Could it be this: (951611) A Windows XP Service Pack 3-based computer stops responding after you use the Sysprep utility ?? Dave
Dos_Box Posted June 4, 2008 Author Posted June 4, 2008 http://www.edugeek.net/forums/windows/20271-new-nlite-build-fixes-serial-number-error.html The latest nLite build works perfectly. I've now got it happily working with RIS from about an hour ago.
LukeC Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 have you got the deployment of sp3 sorted with ris then? if so how did you do it?
Dos_Box Posted June 4, 2008 Author Posted June 4, 2008 Download nLite (latest build) and slipstream the cd using your original CD files and the service pack 3 executable. Then upload the CD as a new image to the RIS server using the servers import applet. Works a treat. I've a sneaking suspicion that the files clashed on the ripprepped image as they weren't the same as the scavenged ones.
Dos_Box Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 *UPDATE* The SP3 CD image I uploaded to the RIS server works perfectly. Once I've loaded on the drivers for my Dell Optiplex GX620s however things turn bad and the endless reboot cycle begins again once I have created the final working image. I suspect that some of the Dell system drivers are 'bad' and bork the install after they overwrite the SP3 drivers. I shall post more later once I've made 'yet another' image up to test the theory.
Zoom7000 Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 *UPDATE* The SP3 CD image I uploaded to the RIS server works perfectly. Once I've loaded on the drivers for my Dell Optiplex GX620s however things turn bad and the endless reboot cycle begins again once I have created the final working image. I suspect that some of the Dell system drivers are 'bad' and bork the install after they overwrite the SP3 drivers. I shall post more later once I've made 'yet another' image up to test the theory. If you install XP SP3 on the PC manually and update all the drivers as you would normally (without RIS) does it still reboot? How are you integrating the Dell drivers into the RIS image?
Gatt Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 We use WDS not RIS, but we installed SP3 via WSUS onto one of the PCs then used the new release of Sysprep on the SP3 CD then captured and deployed with no problems..
Dos_Box Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 The problem seems to be that the SP3 Image from a slipstreamed disk deploys fine via RIS. Any attempt to ripprep the deployed system then produces an image that goes into the reboot cycle when deployed. I suspect the Intel drivers may be to blame. Still producing test images (4 today so far) to see just where the problem lies.
Dos_Box Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 Could be sysprep. I just installed the base disk image and put on the Broadcom drivers, riprepped it only to have it bomb out. Where do I place sysprep on the image if I download the newer version?
Gatt Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 (edited) Aren't sysprep and riprep two different tools? Sysprep just strips out all GUID and SID IIRC.. riprep does that then copies all teh files on the C: drive to the server.. you may need a newer version of riprep if there is one Could be M$'s underhand tactics to force yo to use WDS Just found this - Dont know if it'll help http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.deployment.desktop&tid=8dd513c8-3d36-406c-b1a2-533b16aa260f&cat=&lang=&cr=&sloc=&p=1 Edited June 6, 2008 by Gatt
Dos_Box Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 I was always under the impression that riprep invokes sysprep, after all, simply copying the contents of the c: would leave it in need of some kind of SID and GUID stripping. I'm just baffled. I can deploy the SP3 CD Image yet not the flat image with just the NIC drivers added. Baffled!
Zoom7000 Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Dos_Box, what exactly are you using Riprep/Sysprep for? If you are just installing a flat image and then using Riprep/Sysprep to add the drivers, why don't you add these to the image manually or use nLite. Are you using Riprep/Sysprep for any applications as well? The method I use to RIS PCs: Copy Windows XP SP3 Build (Downloaded from Technet) to HDD Use nLite to integrate the following: Post SP3 Update Pack All my Addon Packs (Office 2003, Flash 9, Adobe Reader 8.1.2, .net 1/1.1/2/3/3.5, Java 6 update 5, Paint.Net, K-Lite Codec Pack, Some additional CPL tools and my registry tweaks) Other nLite Tweaks Then, add all the drivers to $OEM$\$1\Drivers\ Also copy these drivers directly into the I386 folder Copy over to RIS Server and away you go... No messing with Riprep or Sysprep required. If anyone wants to know about creating addon packages, I could maybe do some guides, however, there are plenty over at MSFN.
DMcCoy Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 nLite also prohibits any non personal use It can create some issues with sysprep too, mostly to do with code page files.
Zoom7000 Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 nLite also prohibits any non personal use It can create some issues with sysprep too, mostly to do with code page files. Nuhi (nLite's creator) has only stated this so that people don't hold him responsible if things go wrong in their mission critical environment. I read on MSFN that he's fine with it so long as you don't hold him to task! Either way, I prefer nLite much more than sysprep.
kingskawn Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 The method I use to RIS PCs: Copy Windows XP SP3 Build (Downloaded from Technet) to HDD Use nLite to integrate the following: Post SP3 Update Pack All my Addon Packs (Office 2003, Flash 9, Adobe Reader 8.1.2, .net 1/1.1/2/3/3.5, Java 6 update 5, Paint.Net, K-Lite Codec Pack, Some additional CPL tools and my registry tweaks) Other nLite Tweaks Then, add all the drivers to $OEM$\$1\Drivers\ Also copy these drivers directly into the I386 folder The only drivers that I want to install are ethernet drivers that are all in 1 folder "LAN' Do I have to put them under "$OEM$\$1\Drivers\" as a folder or all the drivers directly into 'Drivers'? And what for i386? Just the folder 'LAN' or all the inf, cat, sys files in it? Thanks!
tomscaper Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 The only drivers that I want to install are ethernet drivers that are all in 1 folder "LAN' Do I have to put them under "$OEM$\$1\Drivers\" as a folder or all the drivers directly into 'Drivers'? And what for i386? Just the folder 'LAN' or all the inf, cat, sys files in it? Thanks! add the .inf and .sys files to the i386 folder How to add a third-party OEM network adapter to a RIS installation
Kyle Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 There is an issue with SP3 and HP computers. Also it afffects Intel boards as well. I can't find anything on the MS site but there is a little bit of info on the HP site.
kingskawn Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 add the .inf and .sys files to the i386 folder How to add a third-party OEM network adapter to a RIS installation I've got no RIS server. I've a SCCM server that does the deployment but I'm wanting to make a WIM image of XP with post-SP2 done on nlite. I've got a wim file but the network drive isn't recognized to integrate the pc into the domain. So everything that it must install, won't install.
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