How to Enable Debug Mode for Remote Install Servers?
Solution:Follow the instructions as described in the Microsoft knowledge base article 236033.
Problem:How do you automate the CIW screens for RIS services?
Solution:See the following Microsoft knowledge base articles:
Problem:Where can I find more information on Setup Information Answer files (.sif files)?
Solution:See the deploy.cab file on Windows 2000/2003 Server Resource Kit CD for more details.
Problem:How do you change the Administrator Password during RIS Installation?
Solution:See the following Microsoft knowledge base article: How to Set the Administrator Password During RIS Installation - 257948.
Problem:How do you add drivers to a RIS Image?
Solution:See the following Microsoft knowledge base articles:
HOW TO: Add Third-Party OEM Network Adapters to RIS Installations - 246184
HOW TO: Add OEM Plug and Play Drivers to Windows Installations - 254078
Problem:How do you slipstream a service pack into a RIS image?
Solution:See the following articles on the Microsoft web site:
Slipstream Switch for Windows 2000 SP1 Update.exe Does Not Work with RIS Server Images
Information on how to create a RIS image with the service pack bundle is available in the Service Pack 3 Installation and Deployment Guide. Similar guides can be found for other service packs as well on the service packs web site.
Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Express/Network Installation. Similar download pages can be found for other service packs as well.
Choose “Network installation” for downloading a service pack to create a RIS image.
You see the following error message during text-mode installation:
Illegal or Missing File Types Specified in Section SCSI.Name |
See the Microsoft knowledge base article 275334.
Problem:You see an error message during text-mode installation when you try to install a RIS image. The error message includes:
Setup Cannot Continue |
See the Microsoft knowledge base article 830751.
Problem:You see the following error message during text-mode installation:
INF File Tmp\<GUID_number.sif> Is Corrupt or Missing |
See the Microsoft knowledge base article 224830.
Problem:You see the following error message during text-mode installation:
The Operating System Image You Selected Does Not Contain the Necessary Drivers |
See the Microsoft knowledge base article 247983.
Problem:You see the following error message during text-mode installation:
The Operating System Image You Selected Does Not Contain the Necessary Drivers for Your Network Adapter. Try Selecting a Different Operating System Image. If the Problem Persists, Contact Your System Administrator. |
See the Microsoft knowledge base article 315074.
Problem:The remote install client hangs at the end of text-mode set up.
Solution:See the Microsoft knowledge base article 226941.
Problem:The RIS set up stops responding on the “Setup is Starting Windows” screen.
Solution: