Universal Image - Inconsistent

[Wazz]

Hey everyone,
I know the subject of creating one image for multiple models of pc has been discussed lots of times, but I would like to take it a little further, as I am having problems. I ave done an image that covers arount 12 different models of pc. The image I have done has been out there and working ok, however, I have just done a new image with all the updates to antivirus java etc. I have followed my same documented process while syspreping the image, but now it doesnt work! It goes as far as loading mup.sys and then fails on the next thing... what ever that is and the pc just reboots.
Im assuming its a driver I havent uninstalled before I did the sysprep? So... How does everyone else do it? I remove the drivers for Disk drives, Display adapter, network adapter, processor,sound driver, model specific controllers in system devices. I also have the image set with a multiproccessor HAL type with downgrade option in the sysprep.inf

If someone could help me with this that would be great!
Thanks
Wazz

 

[linney]

Do you see the same boot failure and restart if you turn off Automatic Restart in F8 options screen? If it doesn't automatically restart you may get a blue screen with a bit more information?

These links are not Sysprep related but concentrate on the possible relationship between Mup.sys and the problem you are seeing.

This is one of the better threads about the Mup.sys problem.

http://forums.devhardware.com/archive/t-7537

Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885626

Others for perusal.

Cannot boot XP as it hangs at Mup.sys - PLEASE HELP
thread779-689946

http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/70894.html

 

[Wazz]

Thanks for the info! I traced it through guess work and ilimination to the graphics card driver.
Thanks again

 

[Wazz]

ok.. So, turns out I didnt really figure this out like I thought I had... before I post the question... is there anyone on here who has created universal images?

thanks

 

[linney]

Best Installation Methods
thread779-1414017

Building a Windows XP Image in BDD 2007 Part 1

http://thelazyadmin.com/blogs/thela...ng-a-windows-xp-image-in-bdd-2007-part-1.aspx

Guides: SysPrep Guide

http://www.vernalex.com/guides/sysprep/index.shtml

Have a look around this forum.

MSFN Forums > Unattended Windows Discussion & Support > Unattended Windows

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=70

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:&q="universal+images"+windows+xp&btnG=Search

 

[BadBigBen]

also, usually it is just IDE Controller related...

see if this faq602-6735 can help you further, along with what Linney has suggested...

Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[Wazz]

Thanks everyone, I will have a look when im at work tomorrow!