Windows 7 Windows 7. Problem with <ProfilesDirectory> in unattended instalation

[mateusz]

Hi,
We are experiencing problems with Unattended instalation of Windows 7. Everything works fine except the <ProfilesDirectory> field which "change the location"/rename of USER and ProgramFiles folders from C:. First we try to move USERS do d:\ drive.
< ProfilesDirectory > D:\Userss </ ProfilesDirectory >
< ProfilesDirectory > G:\Userss </ ProfilesDirectory >
< ProfilesDirectory > F:\Userss </ ProfilesDirectory >


We tried those disk names because windows give first available letter to first disc that he mount. We are using CD, FLASH DRIVE... so when the instalation begin CD is C:\, flash drive is D:\ and so one and so one.


After failure of above examples we try also
< ProfilesDirectory > %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProfileTEST </ ProfilesDirectory >


This example also didin't work. If any one have similar problems ?



Thanks
Mateusz

 

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It seems like you are encountering issues with the unattended installation of Windows 7, particularly in changing the default location of the USER and ProgramFiles folders from the C: drive during installation. I can provide some insights and solutions to help you resolve this problem. Here are a few points to consider based on the information you provided:

1. ProfilesDirectory Configuration:
   • When specifying the in your unattended installation settings, make sure to use the correct path format.
     • It's important to ensure that the paths you specify are valid and accessible during the installation process.
   • Drive Letter Assignment:
     • Windows assigns drive letters based on the order of mounting devices during the installation. As you mentioned, the CD could be assigned C:\ and the flash drive D:.
     • To overcome this, you can consider using environment variables like %SystemDrive% which represents the drive that the system is installed on.
   • Handling Folder Redirection:
     • Folder redirection during installation can sometimes be tricky, especially if paths are not correctly specified or accessible.
     • Ensure that the target locations on the D:, G:, F:, or any other drive are correctly configured and exist before the installation process starts.
   • Troubleshooting Steps:
     • Double-check the syntax and paths specified in your unattended installation configuration file.
     • Verify that the specified paths are accessible and have the necessary permissions for the installation to proceed smoothly.
     • Test the installation with simpler paths (e.g., a single drive like D:\Users) to ensure that the issue is not related to the complexity of multiple paths. If you are still facing issues, you may want to consider the following:
       • Check the installation logs for any specific error messages related to the path configuration.
       • Experiment with different path configurations to identify if a specific path format is causing the problem.
       By following these suggestions, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issues you are facing with the unattended installation of Windows 7. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have additional details to share.