Slipstreaming XP Volume license with RIS image

[neil]

I have a number of laptops I need to riprep, the problem is they need
windows activation afterwards and so do subsequent ris'd laptops. I
have a volume license disk that I could use but i need the software
that comes with the laptop eg dvdplayer etc.. The vendor of the laptop
will not supply the software only the drivers. Can I slipsteam a
volume licensed version of XP onto the riprep image I have created?

Many thanks

neil

 

[Bruce Musgrove]

Vendor.s usually supply the software. Granted, it may be on a vendor created
custom restore disk that you have to run after reloading the operating
system, but it should be there somewhere. Oftetrn these disks only run on
their laptops.

I also thought they had to supply a disk to you for proof of licensing,
either original OEM or custom restore disks.....