Yes. It has to be from a software package that is for a open license pack and not OEM software. The only thing I have to enter is the local Administrator password. You can even add third party (OEM) drivers for network adaptors and video and audio that are not on the original Microsoft OS CD. There are several good White Papers and help files on the Microsoft site. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250985&Product=win20 00 explains how to enter the product key in the unattend.txt file (answer file). http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;258868&Product=win20 00 How to include the service pack in the RIS image. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;246184&Product=win20 00 OEM drivers Douglas Jensen Douglas.Jensen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Voice (952) 402-9821 Fax (952) 402-9815 Network Administrator Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 www.capagency.org -----Original Message----- From: Sorin Srbu [mailto:Sorin.Srbu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:20 AM To: Windows2000 Mailing List Subject: [windows2000] Serial numbers in RIS answer files? Hi all, A quick one: Can I include the installation serial number key in an answer file when installing using RIS? As I have it now, the install procedure stops and asks for the s/n, which is irritating. And yes, I googled it but didn't find anything relevant. 8-) BW, Sorin > Sorin Srbu, Systems Engineer Web: http://www.farmfak.uu.se/organisk/ > Dept of Medicinal Chemistry, Phone: +46 (0)18-4714482 >> 3 signals >> GSM > Div of Org Pharm Chem, Mobile Phone: +46 (0)701-718023 > Box 574, Uppsala University, Fax: +46 (0)18-4714474 > SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden Visit: BMC, Husargatan 3, D5:512b > > Public PGP key available on request. > > () ASCII ribbon campaign - Against html E-mail /\ > > Harmless tagline follows: > > If it ain't broken, don't fix it, unless you're bored. ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm