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The code above is my file.Code:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <FolderLocations> <ProfilesDirectory>d:\Users</ProfilesDirectory> <ProgramData>d:\ProgramData</ProgramData> <FolderLocations> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:E:/sources/install.wim#Windows 7 PROFESSIONAL" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend>
I've attempted runs from both C:\ & D:\.
I've disabled all third party services except some NVIDIA and Intel RST.
I couldn't enter audit mode from the command prompt window, I had to do it from SAFE Mode command prompt.
Now, I can't get out of audit mode. When I change the Sysprep pop-up to OOBE boot, I get a fatal error. When I reboot, I'm back in audit mode.
These two issues may be related.
Another general observation about the Audit Mode install was that I couldn't download updates in Audit Mode. Is that typical? For my install, once I entered the OOBE and installed the software key, the downloads were activated.
Last edited by tjg79; 22 Oct 2015 at 17:10.
The answer file seems to be OK.
From the beginning, you have done this wrong. If you can't enter Audit Mode as told in instructions, something is wrong in your system and you should post or search for advice instead if thinking "OK I'll try it in another way". Safe Mode and Sysprep are no friends.
Anyway, let's now try to get you out of the Audit Mode. While still in Audit Mode, please copy the file SETUPACT.LOG from the folder C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther to desktop. When copied, right click the file and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
This creates a ZIP archive of your log file. Attach that ZIP file here in your next post, I will check the log to see what's causing your fatal error.
Tutorial about how to attach files in your post: Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
Kari
setupact.zip
Thank you Kari. Attached is my log file.
I know that my attempt didn't exactly follow the instructions on the tutorial, but that's because I'm prepared to start over from scratch if necessary.
I'm attempting to have a perfect new clean install so I can get a good image for security. Originally, I attempted to follow your Audit Mode install, but that didn't work out as planned, because I couldn't download updates in Audit Mode. So, I started over in regular mode and after loading all updates, drivers, and a few utilities, I attempted to move my User folder to the D:\ drive by following one of Brink's tutorials. That wasn't fully successful either. So, I removed all traces of that attempt and confirmed no issues in the Windows logs and then attempted this tutorial, moving the User Folders and Program Data Folder to the D:\ after Windows is installed. It appeared that this modified procedure was for SSD drives, but I'm not using a SSD drive, but I attempted it anyway. It didn't work as I mentioned so I attempted from SAFE Mode. I've rebooted several times before I attempted to run the script. That worked, but then I couldn't run the script or exit Audit Mode. If this install is diseased, I'll start over.
Regards
No clear reason for the error shown in the log. Next you could try this command (elevated command prompt):
When done, reboot normally and see if Windows boots to normal mode. I am afraid that if this does not work, the options are limited: a system restore, restoring a system image or reinstall.Code:%windir%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe /oobe /quit
I attempted a similar command, without the /quit, and it didn't work. I give the command a try, but I'm getting the impression that this install is diseased and I'll start over with a new clean install. I'd like to do it from Audit Mode, but I had the issue with the updates. Is it normal for updates not to install in Audit Mode?
Thanks for the help.
Regards
The command failed with the same indications as before. I checked the log file and I see some error messages with error codes, but I don't have a way to decode them. I think I'm at the point of starting over.
I'll attempt a clean install in Audit Mode and once I get to Audit Mode desktop, I'll attemp to run the script per the tutorial. If I run into any issues, I'll post first to get a recommendation.
Thank you for all the support. I think you create some excellent tutorials.
Regards
Thanks for the compliments :)
If updating Windows before you even start customizing is important, this works but includes a bit extra work:
- Install Windows normally, creating the initial admin user
- Update Windows
- Boot to Audit Mode
- Remove the user you created if no longer needed
- Customize and sysprep
Keep us posted :)
This is a different new clean install with the same xml script problem. Below are some screen shots, the code, the xml file in compressed folder, and the log files.
Sysprep Log Files.zipCode:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <FolderLocations> <ProfilesDirectory>d:\Users</ProfilesDirectory> <ProgramData>d:\ProgramData</ProgramData> <FolderLocations> </component> </settings> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:E:/sources/install.wim#Windows 7 PROFESSIONAL" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> </unattend>
Relocate.zip
This was a clean install per your tutorial. I didn't load any drivers or software once I booted into Audit Mode. The only thing different from most on this install is that I'm running an Intel RST Raid 1 (mirror) with two partitions, one is C:\ (200 GB) and the other is D:\ (735 GB). In the motherboard BIOS, I set the SATA drives to RAID and I configure the RAID type and partition size in the Intel utility during POST. During the Win 7 install, I F6 the RST driver. This is an Intel DX58SO motherboard and the Intel Desktop RAID is a feature of this board. As far as I've experienced using Intel RST for about six years, the feature is completely invisible to Win 7. I've had no issues with Intel RST.
Also, I'm installing an OEM version of Win 7 Pro x64
When I first booted into Audit Mode, I setup and quick formatted Drive D:\ so that it would be available for the relocation. I then shutdown to add a disk to an available SATA port on the mb. The added disk has my Intel hardware drivers in folders. I then restarted and the system booted into Audit Mode without issue.
Also, I can change between Audit Mode and OOBE Mode with this install.
Do the attached log files give any indication as to the problem with the xml script? Are there any other log files in Audit Mode that would give an indication as to why the xml script failed to run?
There are no Windows Updates downloaded and installed. Does the xml script require any Windows Updates to run properly?
Regards
Last edited by tjg79; 23 Oct 2015 at 05:46.