Unattended Windows XP Pro install halts when Windows directory already exist

R

Ragnar

Hi
I'm installing Windows XP Professional unattended (not upgrade) - initiated
from Windows 2000/XP (not boot on CD). Everything is running smooth since I
use an unattended file, but during the text-based installation the setup
halts since it detect an existing installation in the \Windows folder. I'm
required to hit L or something to continue. Is there any way to force
installation and avoid getting prompted?

The problem is related to the fact that the unattended file contain
TargetPath=\Windows and that Windows is already installed in this folder.

[Data]
AutoPartition=1
MsDosInitiated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemSkipEula=Yes
OemPreinstall=Yes
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
DUDisable=Yes


Thank you!

/Ragnar
 
R

Ragnar

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately this parameter is only valid when
booting from CD, I'm initiating setup from Windows....

/Ragnar

Johan Arwidmark said:
You can add repartition=yes to the unattend.txt file (will recreate
the paritions as well, though)

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net


Hi
I'm installing Windows XP Professional unattended (not upgrade) -
initiated
from Windows 2000/XP (not boot on CD). Everything is running smooth since
I
use an unattended file, but during the text-based installation the setup
halts since it detect an existing installation in the \Windows folder. I'm
required to hit L or something to continue. Is there any way to force
installation and avoid getting prompted?

The problem is related to the fact that the unattended file contain
TargetPath=\Windows and that Windows is already installed in this folder.

[Data]
AutoPartition=1
MsDosInitiated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemSkipEula=Yes
OemPreinstall=Yes
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
DUDisable=Yes


Thank you!

/Ragnar
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
J

Johan Arwidmark

Yes, you're of course absolutely right...

You then need to clean the disk first or use another name for the
install folder. I recommend using WinPE as install platform for
scripted installs (diskpart + winnt32)

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net


Thanks for the reply, unfortunately this parameter is only valid when
booting from CD, I'm initiating setup from Windows....

/Ragnar

Johan Arwidmark said:
You can add repartition=yes to the unattend.txt file (will recreate
the paritions as well, though)

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net


Hi
I'm installing Windows XP Professional unattended (not upgrade) -
initiated
from Windows 2000/XP (not boot on CD). Everything is running smooth since
I
use an unattended file, but during the text-based installation the setup
halts since it detect an existing installation in the \Windows folder. I'm
required to hit L or something to continue. Is there any way to force
installation and avoid getting prompted?

The problem is related to the fact that the unattended file contain
TargetPath=\Windows and that Windows is already installed in this folder.

[Data]
AutoPartition=1
MsDosInitiated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemSkipEula=Yes
OemPreinstall=Yes
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
DUDisable=Yes


Thank you!

/Ragnar
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
R

Ragnar

Yeah, Windows PE is a good tool (looking forward to the 2005 version). My
personal favourite is actually RIS. However, this time I'm trying to create
a good unattended installation (not upgrade) that can be initiated from
Windows using SMS. The only solution I've found so far is to use
TargetPath=* (installs to a random Windows folder name) or to use a vbscript
that modifies the unattended file before initiating the installation.....

/Ragnar


Johan Arwidmark said:
Yes, you're of course absolutely right...

You then need to clean the disk first or use another name for the
install folder. I recommend using WinPE as install platform for
scripted installs (diskpart + winnt32)

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net


Thanks for the reply, unfortunately this parameter is only valid when
booting from CD, I'm initiating setup from Windows....

/Ragnar

Johan Arwidmark said:
You can add repartition=yes to the unattend.txt file (will recreate
the paritions as well, though)

regards
Johan Arwidmark

Windows User Group - Nordic
http://www.wug-nordic.net



Hi
I'm installing Windows XP Professional unattended (not upgrade) -
initiated
from Windows 2000/XP (not boot on CD). Everything is running smooth
since
I
use an unattended file, but during the text-based installation the setup
halts since it detect an existing installation in the \Windows folder.
I'm
required to hit L or something to continue. Is there any way to force
installation and avoid getting prompted?

The problem is related to the fact that the unattended file contain
TargetPath=\Windows and that Windows is already installed in this
folder.

[Data]
AutoPartition=1
MsDosInitiated="0"
UnattendedInstall="Yes"

[Unattended]
UnattendMode=FullUnattended
OemSkipEula=Yes
OemPreinstall=Yes
TargetPath=\WINDOWS
DriverSigningPolicy=Ignore
DUDisable=Yes


Thank you!

/Ragnar
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

xp unattended install, customizing folder display and views 2
Unattended installation issue. 6
CD - Winnt.sift Unattended installation 1
winpe boot cd & partition size 8
Problem w unattended install & relocating d&s folder 1
Unattended install not working. 3
XP Upgrade Ignoring Drivers Despite Proper OemPnPDriversPath 3
RIS OemPreinstall Problems 5

Top