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Answer File = Unattend.txt
The [OsChooser] section contains entries for selecting the operating system. Only clients installed with access to Remote Installation Services (RIS) can use this section.
| Entry | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Specifies the description of the operating system image. This text appears on the client computer within the Client Installation Wizard (CIW). |
| Help | Specifies the Help topic when end users select the operating system description within the CIW. |
| ImageType | Specifies the type of operating system image. |
| LaunchFile | Specifies the file to execute when the end user selects an operating system image from within the CIW. |
| Version | Specifies the version of the operating system or tool executed when the end user selects an image from within the CIW. |
This sample demonstrates one use of the [OsChooser] section of Unattend.txt.
[OsChooser] Description = "This is my description." Help = MyHelpTopic ImageType = Sysprep LaunchFile = "%Installpath%\%MachineType%\Vendortool.bin" Version = 123
Specifies the description of the operating system image.
| Syntax | Description = string |
|---|---|
| Value | string |
| Example | Description = "This is my description." |
| Comments | This text appears on the client computer within the Client Installation Wizard (CIW). |
Specifies the Help topic when end users select the operating system description within the CIW.
| Syntax | Help = string |
|---|---|
| Value | string |
| Example | Help = MyHelpTopic |
| Comments | The Help topic provides a more detailed, formal description of the operating system image. |
Specifies the type of operating system image.
| Syntax | ImageType = Flat | Sysprep |
|---|---|
| Values | Flat Supports a flat CD-ROM-based image. SysprepSupports a Sysprep image created using the RIPrep wizard. |
| Example | ImageType = Sysprep |
| Comments | RIS supports either a flat CD-ROM-based image or a Sysprep image created using the Remote Installer Preparation (RIPrep) wizard. |
Specifies the file to execute when the end user selects an operating system image from within the CIW.
| Syntax | LaunchFile = path_and_file_name |
|---|---|
| Value | path_and_file_name |
| Example | LaunchFile = "%Installpath%\%MachineType%\Vendortool.bin" |
| Comments | Using RIS to install an operating system on a client computer from within the CIW automatically defines this path. Use this option to execute preboot maintenance and troubleshooting tools for use with RIS. LaunchFile accepts either a literal path or a relative path to the executable file.
Literal Path: Setup\English\Tools\VendorName\i386\Vendortool.bin Relative Path: %Installpath%\%MachineType%\Vendortool.bin |
Specifies the version of the operating system or tool executed when the end user selects an image from within the CIW.
| Syntax | Version = string |
|---|---|
| Value | string |
| Example | Version = 123 |
