Microsoft KB Archive/283046

= How to Use an Answer File to Add Base Images to a RIS Server =

Article ID: 283046

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)

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This article was previously published under Q283046



SUMMARY
Microsoft Windows supports the use of an answer file to automate the process of adding a base image flat file to a Remote Installation Services (RIS) server. Risetup.exe is the stand-alone version of the RIS Setup Wizard that is invoked when you add a RIS image by using the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC snap-in. Risetup.exe can be run without command-line arguments to invoke the Setup Wizard, or it can be run with the /auto switch if an answer file is specified on the command line.

The following is a sample answer file and command line syntax for adding a Windows XP Professional base image:


 * -begin pro-rtm.inf below--

[version]

signature = &quot;$Windows NT$&quot;

[risetup]

RootDir = &quot;f:\remoteinstall&quot;

Source = &quot;\\server\flats\WinXP\pro\i386&quot;

Directory = &quot;XPProRTM&quot;

Description = &quot;Windows XP Pro base RTM image&quot;

HelpText = &quot;This will install the base Windows XP Pro os (RTM) without any applications installed. This will support all x86 hardware.&quot;

Screens = &quot;leavealone&quot;


 * -end pro-rtm.inf above---



MORE INFORMATION
The configurable items in the answer file are:

[risetup]

RootDir = Path to \remoteinstall folder on the RIS server.

Source = Path to \i386 source flat. This path can be local or a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path.

Directory = directory name that you want files to be stored in on the RIS server.

Description = Description that appears in the Client Installation Wizard (CIW) operating system choice screen.

HelpText = Help text that appears in CIW operating system choice screen.

Screens = Determines whether OSC screens should be updated or left alone. Valid answers are &quot;leavealone,&quot; &quot;overwrite,&quot; and &quot;backup.&quot;

The command-line syntax when you start Risetup.exe using an answer file is:

RISETUP.EXE /AUTO c:\answerfiles\pro-rtm.inf

NOTE: The path to the answer file can be the local drive letter or a UNC path.

Keywords: kbinfo kbsetup KB283046

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