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  1. Jasper, I'm talking about everything... all windows updates, installing all other software, restore old data, and complete tweak. That's what takes about 6 hours, not just the reinstallation. The updates alone from plain xp without sp2 takes almost 2 hours!
  2. Thanks Jasper. What do you mean I would have to sit through it? I always sit through it. Usually for 6 hours! That's why I want to automate everything except the key install, because that is the only thing that changes. Thank you for doing the search.
  3. thomas, Can you direct me to somewhere I can learn to make a slipstream windows cd with sp2 that will install itself unattended and the only question it asks it the product code? Thanks.
  4. fas

    battery backup ups

    I don't know if they do or not. They were the cheapest company I could find anywhere that would sell a nuvico dvr package with 4 cameras. Some of their individual stuff is not that cheap though, like power boxes.
  5. Do you know how to set up a slipstream that will set itself up with standard generic answers, but yet still ask for the product key? I think I may opt for this way to go.
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    battery backup ups

    I would rather do it your way with siamese cable and a single power box, but it's $99 for the roll of siamese and $89 for the power box! The other way I don't have to pay anything because it's included.
  7. A slipstream install is a clean install, right, it just contains all necessary updates?
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    battery backup ups

    I'm trying to do the job as cheap as possible, and since the package comes with wire and power supplies for each camera, I would like to do it that way, otherwise I would opt for the single power supply for all 4 cameras.
  9. Are you talking about a slipstream copy with unattended install? If so, how long does that take? If I don't have to do anything, even if it takes 30-45 minutes, that would be ok. I just don't know how to do it. Maybe it's better that way so I don't have to call microsoft all the time. But then I still have to install drivers, but that's not that big of a deal. I am ready to pull my hair out!
  10. What causes windows to realize hardware has changed? Is there a way to trick windows into thinking the hardware has not changed? Is it something in the registry? I remember reading something about enui or something like that?
  11. I feel like I do build pcs for a living. It takes me about 6 hours every time. Minimum.
  12. When you call microsoft, do you tell them who you are? If I call in 2 times in one month,and they want to know who I am, won't they think something is up?
  13. does anyone know of a legal way of not having to reactivate a copy of windows when there are a lot of hardware changes?
  14. gotcha. Hey, about how much time will I save by doing the ghost method as opposed to a slipstream? It seems like a lot, depending on if I have to call microsoft and how long the call takes.
  15. rory, how do you not have to activate?
  16. The product codes would be valid. I will use their valid product code. I read that article you posted above. It makes it sound like you do not have to call, just reactivate via the internet. They say to reboot and it will ask you to activate via the net. Is that right?
  17. And this is legal, right? I don't want to go to jail! Will I actually talk to a person, or just an automated voice?
  18. I will always have a valid product key. Everyone has a legal copy of windows. Do you actually have to speak to someone at microsoft, or is it automated and about how long does it take? Thanks.
  19. It's not only my aunt, but my whole family. So far I have done this over 15 times, and it's getting to be a pain. I want to help them, but they don't know the work involved. I would appreciate any scripting help you could offer to make this work. I just want one copy that I can put on all of their computers when it needs to be done that takes no longer than 15-30 minutes. Thank you for all your help. If I am asking too many questions, I understand if you don't have time.
  20. The product activaton key is usually written on the side of the pc, but the tool will be good if it is not written somewhere. Does it give an option to put in her code manually, or do I have to call every time? When I call I would put in her code and not mine? Won't they notice the difference?
  21. Jasper, In the times you have done this from one pc to a totally different pc, has windows asked you to activate again? And, if so, can you change the product key to the other pc's key? The advice you gave above, are you saying to do that on the other pc first, and then restore it once you apply the image, or on my pc, and then restore that to the other pc?
  22. If I am giving her my ghost image, do I need to replace her win product code, or can I just leave it as is with mine. I mean will windows force me to use her code because of all the hardware differences in her pc?
  23. Have any of you guys ever used any of the techniques described in that article I posted above about how to remove drivers and registry settings like enu or something like that? Is any of that necessary? Also, if I ghost a fresh copy of my drive with win xp and updates, and I put it on my aunt's pc, will her pc need to be activated again with her activation, or will it accept mine, or is there a way to change it to hers?
  24. Jasper, Are you saying that I can image the drive on my pc, and then go to my aunt's house who has a totally different pc (different brand, different hardware, etc) and use that image on her pc and everything will work?
  25. I want to be able to make a generic ghost image of windows xp with all service packs and updates and several programs, and use this image on many different pc's with different hardware and specs. I know I can do this kind of with a slipstream, but not as fast as a ghost image.
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