Since you are going to be wiping Windows XP and replacing it with Windows 7 on the first partition anyway, you should be able to shrink the 2nd partition first by simply using the Disk Management utility that is built into Windows. Next, you can boot to your Windows 7 installation media and...
As smakme7757 suggested, you definitely could push out your required settings using Group Policy and Roaming Profiles.
I know you said that you are looking for a way to automate the process without sysprep however with the automation you are looking for, creating an image to deploy or using GP...
Im happy I could help. I strongly recommend looking into MDT when you have some time as it sounds as though it could alleviate some of the issues you are encounteringspecifically as it relates to the driver storage.
Feel free to PM me when you begin if you need help!
Jessica
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From the sound of the symptoms you described, I have to wonder if its possible that the image you are using to deploy is corrupt. You stated that you have two other systems that were prepared with a different image and these referenced systems do not experience the same behavior of crashing...
First, when it comes to deploying, attempting to deploy, or simply refreshing any Windows media, you first might want to check out the reimaging rights document available from Microsoft here. The document reviews the rights of creating images and using those images for deployment scenarios...
Because you mentioned that your graphics card was preventing the on-board integrated UEFI Windows 8 boot mode and as a result you had to select Windows 7 or other OS for the boot mode, I wonder if you have attempted to try the install with the onboard graphics card and Windows 8 boot mode...
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Remember that when using Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC that because it is a virtualized environment you may have to select which machine you wish to connect certain USB devices. However, it is also important to note that some devices are not able to be virtualized. In the...
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Its great that you were able to reduce the footprint of your installation to 24GB. Just as an addendum, the following is to be considered additional information which could be useful for those who also utilize an SSD and space is a very relevant concern. As stated, disabling the use of...
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Solid State Drives perform very well within a Windows 7 environment. There is a great MSDN blog post discussing the Support and Q&A for Solid-State Drives that may prove beneficial as you consider your options.
In addition, Microsoft has a Microsoft PowerPoint deck detailing the...
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After switching your SATA mode from AHCI to RAID in the BIOS, you may be able to run a Windows 7 repair operation from a valid Microsoft Windows 7 DVD in hopes of repairing the startup functionality of Windows 7. To learn more about Windows 7 startup repair, you find this article helpful...
Hi AVP2306,
Although the below is not advised nor is it recommended, there are a few things one can do in an effort to reduce the disk footprint of Windows 7.
Some of these suggestions have been mentioned on this forum already, however, should you be interested, I have included...
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