Compaq dc7700 HP Compaq Business Desktop PCs - Developing a Common Windows XP

Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Manual

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Building a Common Image
Developing a common software image across HP desktops
June 2004
Purpose
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Windows Licensing Note
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Definition of terms
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Advantages of a common image
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Limitations of a common image
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Choosing a base image
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Customizing the image
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Extending the process
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Extending hardware support in the image
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Supporting non-bundled hardware devices
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Supporting setup.exe installations
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Using Sysprep.exe
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Creating Sysprep.inf
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Required sysprep.inf settings for Windows XP
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cmdlines.txt
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oobeinfo.ini (Windows XP)
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Running sysprep
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Appendix A – Sample answer files
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Windows XP sysprep.inf
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Cmdlines.txt
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Oobeinfo.ini
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Appendix B – Support information
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Appendix C – Frequently Asked Questions
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Appendix D –
Restore Plus!
CD software directory structure
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Appendix E – References
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Appendix
F – Obtaining drivers from the HP
Restore Plus!
CD
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Searching the restore CD for drivers using Windows XP
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For more information
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