well...if you wait long enough...you'll figure it out yourself. That being
typed, i've successfully converted these files to .wim format. Now what???
What's the point in doing so??? I figured it was to enable me to utilize the
xml file to do a truly unattended "vista" type install. It appears I'm to use
sysprep.inf in some sort of vague process that probably doesn't work. Has
anyone ever been able to get this to work??? Basically, I've created riprep
images for XP and 2003 Server, I converted those to .wim format. Now I want
to use the xml file to create an unattended install. I try not to assume, but
is that why you convert to .wim??? to be able to use the xml file for
unattended install??? thanks in advance...

"Tom Flynn" wrote:

> The RIPREP conversion process requires APIs from two external DLLs –
> drvstore.dll and cmiv2.dll. On Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn"
> computers these binaries exist as part of the installation. On Windows Server
> 2003 and Windows XP, the binaries do not exist. In order for the RIPREP
> conversion management task to work on Windows Server 2003 the following steps
> must be performed:
>
>
> Install the Windows AIK onto the Windows Server 2003 WDS Server. The Windows
> AIK contains the necessary support files, drvstore.dll and cmiv2.dll, and
> installs them by default.
>
>
> Ensure the files are in the file path. ***I'm missing something here...and
> the app complains these files aren't in the path*** What is the correct path
> for these files???
>