Slipstreaming Windows 7

[jimbo45]

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

 

[FZ21Z]

Doesn't vLite work for 7?

 

[fireberd]

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".

 

[hclarkjr]

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

 

[hclarkjr]

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.

 

[hclarkjr]

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]

 

[hclarkjr]

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

 

[jimbo45]

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

 

[hclarkjr]

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.

 

[chev65]

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.