How can I put .reg file in Windows XP ?

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  1. sanjose

    sanjose MDL Member

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    #1 sanjose, Jan 26, 2014
    Hi All,

    I have a .reg file ( backup.reg ) and want to put it in Windows XP Installation CD in order that this .reg file will automatically run when I re-install a fresh installation.

    Can anyone help me the command lines .bat or .cmd file for running this .reg file please ?

    ** I create a $OEM$ and put backup.reg inside, is it right ?

    Thanks in advance for your concern.
     
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    #2 urie, Jan 26, 2014
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    #3 sanjose, Jan 26, 2014 (OP)
    @urie

    Thank for your link.
     
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    #5 sanjose, Jan 27, 2014
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    @Dos_Probie

    Thanks so much for your help and hint.
    As I read your .sif file, I edited my Winnt.sif. But I still get confused a little bit ...
    Can you tell me what I need to do .... step by step ?

    All I need is .... I want to add a .reg file ( backup.reg ) to Windows XP .iso .... this file will automatically run when I re-install Windows.

    Thanks for your concern and help.
     
  6. urie

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    #6 urie, Jan 27, 2014
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    you need to make folders $OEM$\$1\Install
    and copy your regfile into install folder

    then make basic winnt.sif file example

    Code:
    [Data] 
MSDosInitiated=0 
UnattendedInstall=Yes 

[Unattended]
OemPreinstall=Yes
UnattendSwitch="yes"



[GuiRunOnce]
"regedit /s %systemdrive%\install\ backup.reg"
    after that copy winnt.sif file to i386 folder and $OEM$ folder to root of cd.
     
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    #7 sanjose, Jan 28, 2014 (OP)
    @urie

    Thanks so much for your help. Have a nice day.
     
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    #8 sanjose, Jan 28, 2014 (OP)
    @urie

    I followed all your steps and re-install a fresh installation. the result is that it only copies the install folder with backup.reg inside systemdrive. Unfortunately, backup.reg file can not automatically run until I have to run it manually.

    Do you have any ideas or Do I need a .cmd file ???

    Thanks again, urie .
     
  9. urie

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    #9 urie, Jan 28, 2014
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    OOPs My mistake there is space in command line at [GuiRunOnce]
    Code:
    "regedit /s %systemdrive%\install\ backup.reg"
    should be
    Code:
    "regedit /s %systemdrive%\install\backup.reg"
    :eek: