(Remote Installation Services)
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
[OSChooser]
The [OsChooser] section contains entries for selecting the operating system. Only clients installed with access to Remote Installation Services (RIS) can use this section.
Answer-file entries for the [OSChooser] section
| Entry | Description |
|---|---|
Description |
Specifies the description of the operating system image. This text appears on the client computer within the Client Installation Wizard . |
Help |
Specifies the Help topic when end users select the operating system description within the Client Installation Wizard. |
ImageType |
Specifies the type of operating system image. |
LaunchFile |
Specifies the file to run when the end user selects an operating system image from within the Client Installation Wizard. |
Version |
Specifies the version of the operating system or tool that is run when the end user selects an image from within the Client Installation Wizard. |
Description
Specifies the description of the operating system image.
Syntax
Description = string
Example
[OSChooser]
Description = "This is my description."
Comments
This text appears on the client computer within the Client Installation Wizard.
Help
Specifies the Help topic when end users select the operating system description within the Client Installation Wizard.
Syntax
Help = string
Example
[OSChooser]
Help = MyHelpTopic
Comments
The Help topic provides a more detailed, formal description of the operating system image.
ImageType
Specifies the type of operating system image.
Syntax
ImageType = Flat | Sysprep
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
Flat |
Supports a flat CD-ROM–based image. |
Sysprep |
Supports a Sysprep image created using the RIPrep Wizard. |
Example
[OSChooser]
ImageType = Sysprep
Comments
RIS supports either a flat CD-ROM–based image or a Sysprep image created using the Remote Installer Preparation (RIPrep) Wizard.
LaunchFile
Specifies the file to execute when the end user selects an operating system image from within the Client Installation Wizard.
Syntax
LaunchFile = path_and_file_name
Example
[OSChooser]
LaunchFile = "%Installpath%\%MachineType%\Vendortool.bin"
Comments
Using RIS to install an operating system on a client computer from within the Client Installation Wizard automatically defines this path. Use this option to execute pre-boot 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
Version
Specifies the version of the operating system or tool that is run when the end user selects an image from within the Client Installation Wizard.
Syntax
Version = string
Example
[OSChooser]
Version = 123
Comments
None.