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    A Custom Vista DVD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JCMS, Mar 19, 2008.

  1. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I was wondering if it was possible to make a home-made Vista installation DVD with my softwares/configuration. Pretty much like Vlite but to be able to add softwares (can it do it?)
     
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    onlycopunk Notebook Consultant

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    You mean like having a set of programs slip streamed into the Vista installation?

    You could also do a fresh Vista install on another HD and install the programs you desire, then just put a clone of that drive onto DVD's.
     
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I believe what you're looking for is the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). I don't have experience with it as of yet, but there's a lot of documentation about it.
    This should get you started.
     
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  4. JCMS

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    Okay thanks. I'm gonna try it next month. Will be usefull if I can have all my drivers + base softwares already installed

    The DVD backup also works, but it takes lots of them and it's a bit long.

    +1 both
     
    JCMS, Mar 20, 2008
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