Slipstreaming Windows 7


  1. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
       #1

    Slipstreaming Windows 7


    Hi all
    since the number of updates for W7 has reached a number where a Service Pack is being developed are there any methods of "Slipstreaming" W7 installations like we could do with XP -- add the updates, service packs, new drivers etc etc.

    I'd love to be able to integrate user drivers into the installation disk -- remember nlite for XP.

    A W7 equivalent would be really brilliant IMO.

    nLite - Deployment Tool for the bootable Unattended Windows installation - Guides


    Cheers
    jimbo
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  2. Posts : 1,705
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ®™
       #2

    Doesn't vLite work for 7?
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  3. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #3

    For many, it's not really needed anymore. Years ago we didn't have high speed broadband links and it would take "forever" to update when an OS was installed. I just reinstalled Vista on an old PC (last Saturday) and after the install, it took about 30 minutes to update all the patches. Not what I would call a "hassle".
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  4. Posts : 108
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #4

    here is the vlite replacement, this is in beta stage at the moment but making progress 7Customizer a replacement for vlite for windows 7 - MSFN Forums
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  5. Posts : 108
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #5

    FZ21Z said:
    Doesn't vLite work for 7?
    vlite does work but is very limited on what it can do plus the forum for it has about died and gets very little support now.
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  6. Posts : 108
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #6

    jimbo45 said:
    Hi all
    since the number of updates for W7 has reached a number where a Service Pack is being developed are there any methods of "Slipstreaming" W7 installations like we could do with XP -- add the updates, service packs, new drivers etc etc.

    I'd love to be able to integrate user drivers into the installation disk -- remember nlite for XP.

    A W7 equivalent would be really brilliant IMO.

    nLite - Deployment Tool for the bootable Unattended Windows installation - Guides


    Cheers
    jimbo
    if you just want to integrate drivers vlite will do that easily. i did it for my first 7 install from scratch with no trouble at all. here is copy and paste of my preset from it -

    ; vLite preset file
    ;
    ;#Environment:
    ; vLite v1.2
    ; Framework 2.0.50727.4200
    ; Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 64-bit
    ;
    ;#Target:
    ; Windows 7 ULTIMATE 64-bit
    ; Version 6.1 English (United States)
    ;
    [Compatibility]
    Aero Glass
    Internet Explorer
    Recommended
    Scanners and Cameras
    System Restore
    Windows Fax and Scan
    Windows Update

    [CustomHide]

    [Components]
    ;# Accessories #
    Welcome Center
    ;# System #
    Security Center
    Windows Defender

    [Options]
    DEP (Data Execution Prevention) = Default
    User Account Control (UAC) = Enabled
    AntiSpyware Realtime Protection = Default
    AutoPlay = Enabled
    Paging Executive = Enabled
    Power scheme = Balanced
    Power button = Default
    Sleep button = Default
    Control Panel - Classic View = Default
    Show hidden files and folders = No
    Show protected operating system files = No
    Show extensions for known file types = No
    IE Phishing Filter = Default
    IE Phishing Verification Ballon Tips = Default

    [Services]

    [Protection]

    [Drivers]
    D:\downloads\infinst911autol\WIN7\ibexahci.inf
    D:\infinst_autol\All\2008s4el.inf
    D:\downloads\3531_x64_w7_1.5.20.1_logo\si3531.inf
    D:\downloads\Dell_2408WFP_A00-00_R172933\2408WFP.inf
    D:\downloads\rapidshare\Driver_Win7_7011_01202010\Driver_Win7_7011_01202010\WIN7\64\rt64win7.inf

    [Unattended]

    [Hotfixes]

    [LanguagePacks]
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  7. Posts : 108
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #7

    jimbo45 said:
    Hi all
    since the number of updates for W7 has reached a number where a Service Pack is being developed are there any methods of "Slipstreaming" W7 installations like we could do with XP -- add the updates, service packs, new drivers etc etc.

    I'd love to be able to integrate user drivers into the installation disk -- remember nlite for XP.

    A W7 equivalent would be really brilliant IMO.

    nLite - Deployment Tool for the bootable Unattended Windows installation - Guides


    Cheers
    jimbo
    here is another link for you Windows 7 UnOfficial Updates and HotFix Packs
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  8. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Hi there
    I agree about the internet being fast etc etc -- but the main problem is not downloading per se -- but to FIND what you actually need to download first.

    Having something like the old Driver packs system didn't actually make the install process much more bloated - and it saved a LOT of work researching and re-installing drivers again - also you could deploy the install disk on a LOT of hardware with all the drivers readily available.

    This is how it USED to work for XP -- I think however because of the usefulness of the project in the past it's now being maintained / updated for Windows 7 including X-64.

    News | DriverPacks.net

    (This is for adding drivers - of course the updates / Service packs for W7 will have to be added in too).

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  9. Posts : 108
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #9

    the tool that i linked too is going to be able to integrate the 7 service pack when it is released according to the maker of 7cutstomizer.
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  10. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #10

    I remember integrating SP1 into Vista using Vlite, the integration process was pretty cool. My CPU and memory was being bounced around like never before. It did save a lot of time reinstalling Vista because you could skip the SP1 download which took quite a while.
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