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    want to make an image of OS w/ new drivers

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by TheGOG, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    I want to make an image of my OEM Disk OS that includes new drivers and downloads. I know how to make an image of the disk using PowerISO, or MagicISO, but where do I put the new updated drivers and software downloads, so that they install when the operating system does?
     
    TheGOG, Aug 8, 2009
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  2. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    You looking at the wrong place, google search "Acronis true image" and programs with similar functions.
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 8, 2009
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  3. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    I have a car and I want put a new engine in it. I won't tell you what kind of car it is, just that it is a car. Can you tell me how to do it?

    Since there are between four and five operating systems actively in use, don't you think maybe what OS you are talking about is a "need to know" piece of information?

    criminey....

    Focusing on the two most used OS

    try nlite for XP
    try vlite for Vista
     
    gerryf19, Aug 8, 2009
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  4. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    Sorry, it was for Vista Home Premium 32bit.
     
    TheGOG, Aug 8, 2009
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  5. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Acronis will do that.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 8, 2009
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  6. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I suggest you download a program called vLite. It not only puts the drivers in the right place, but it allows you do more, like automate the install.

    Acronis will allow you to make an image of your installation, but I think you are looking for something else.

    I assume you want to take the Vista setup CD, and automate the setup, including installing all your drivers.
     
    surfasb, Aug 9, 2009
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  7. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    I think he got that
     
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  8. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    ok, cool, now, where can i d/l nlite, and vlite?
     
    TheGOG, Aug 9, 2009
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  9. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    http://www.vlite.net/

    I don't want to seem like a jerk, but have you ever heard of google? I can't help but feel that surfasb or I will have to come to your house next to make the cd for you.
     
    gerryf19, Aug 9, 2009
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  10. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    lol sorry i get brain farts from time to time thats all.
     
    TheGOG, Aug 9, 2009
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