- May 24, 2000
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Here's what I am working on:
I want to build a base image (later to be expanded on when working) and would like to design one image that will work on multiple hardware platforms. We are using 7 or 8 different Toshiba models of laptops ranging from P3 powered to Centrino powered. We have since switched to Dell and have 2 Dell laptops models with Centrino processors as well as 2 Dell desktops models with socket 478 processors. All in all, we are supporting over 2200 systems.
As you can see, having a base image for each laptop/desktop would take up alot of space and time to design. The only difference in each base image is the hardware drivers that are loaded. The same WindowsXP Pro OS is loaded along with the various software.
How can I pull the driver list out of the OS and make it re-detect and re-install the drivers upon the initial boot?
I have all the necessary drivers sorted and stored ready for stuffing into the appropriate directory in the image for Windows to find. Ideally, I would like to have this automate so that any new hires to the company won't have to constantly research which drivers are for which system and what-not.
I want to build a base image (later to be expanded on when working) and would like to design one image that will work on multiple hardware platforms. We are using 7 or 8 different Toshiba models of laptops ranging from P3 powered to Centrino powered. We have since switched to Dell and have 2 Dell laptops models with Centrino processors as well as 2 Dell desktops models with socket 478 processors. All in all, we are supporting over 2200 systems.
As you can see, having a base image for each laptop/desktop would take up alot of space and time to design. The only difference in each base image is the hardware drivers that are loaded. The same WindowsXP Pro OS is loaded along with the various software.
How can I pull the driver list out of the OS and make it re-detect and re-install the drivers upon the initial boot?
I have all the necessary drivers sorted and stored ready for stuffing into the appropriate directory in the image for Windows to find. Ideally, I would like to have this automate so that any new hires to the company won't have to constantly research which drivers are for which system and what-not.