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Adding mini-applications . . . . . . . . .

136

Making files accessible to the ImageUltra
Builder console

. . . . . . . . . . . .

136

After the files are prepared . . . . . . . .

136

Setting the attributes for a new application
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

136

Setting the attributes based on an existing
application module . . . . . . . . . . .

138

Setting the attributes for a new add-on
operating-system module

. . . . . . . .

139

Setting the attributes based on an existing
add-on operating-system module . . . . .

141

Preparing source files for a partitioning module . .

141

Preparing source files for a device-driver
module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142

Adding mini-applications . . . . . . . . .

142

Requirements for preparing device-driver files
for modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

143

Setting the attributes for a new device-driver
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

143

Setting the attributes based on an existing
device-driver module . . . . . . . . . .

145

Preparing source files for utility modules files. . .

145

Setting the attributes for a new utility
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145

Setting the attributes based on an existing
utility module . . . . . . . . . . . . .

146

Preparing source files for filter modules files . . .

147

Setting the attributes for a new filter
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

147

Setting the attributes based on an existing
filter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

148

Building a new module . . . . . . . . . . .

148

Chapter 9. Specifying the
module-installation order . . . . . .

149

The installation-order process. . . . . . . . .

150

Add-on operating-system modules,
application modules, and device-driver
modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150

Partitioning modules

. . . . . . . . . .

151

Modifying the install hook . . . . . . . . . .

151

Modifying the install slot . . . . . . . . . . .

151

Modifying the install sequence with a base map . .

152

Installation-order tips and notes . . . . . . . .

153

Chapter 10. Using ImageUltra Builder
on Windows Vista and Windows 7 .

155

Operating system differences between Windows
XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 . . . . . .

155

Windows Vista and Windows 7 offline servicing
module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

155

Windows Vista and Windows 7 base
operating-system module . . . . . . . . . .

156

Creating a Vista-based or Windows 7-based
Ultra-Portable Image . . . . . . . . . . . .

156

Staging area details. . . . . . . . . . . . .

157

Boot Configuration Data support . . . . . .

158

Using the UNATTEND.XML Module . . . . .

158

Chapter 11. Using the answer file
feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

163

Generating the menu item unique ID . . . . . .

163

Generating an answer file template for a base
map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

163

Editing the answer file template . . . . . . . .

164

Creating and building a utility module to apply the
base map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

164

Adding the utility module to a base map

. . . .

164

Chapter 12. Getting help and
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

167

Using the documentation and help system. . . .

167

Using the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

167

Contacting an ImageUltra Builder technical
expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

168

Chapter 13. Dealing with
exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169

Application module exceptions . . . . . . . .

169

Device driver exceptions . . . . . . . . . . .

171

Making allowances for modules that require a
reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

172

Editing unique scripts . . . . . . . . . . . .

172

Including the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

173

Controlling write-access to your repository during
a direct-network install . . . . . . . . . . .

174

Chapter 14. Debugging problems .

175

The ImageUltra Builder image-installation
process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

175

Finding debug data in the target computer user
partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

175

Finding debug data in the service partition or
network-staging folder

. . . . . . . . . . .

175

Monitoring the installation . . . . . . . . . .

176

Splash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

176

Sending debug data to the technical support
team

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

180

Drive letter limitations and the use of variables . .

180

F11 key does not work on some brands after
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

181

Appendix A. Notices . . . . . . . .

183

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

184

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

185

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