(Remote Installation Services)

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

[Branding]

The [Branding] section contains entries for branding Microsoft Internet Explorer during an unattended installation. If you do not specify this section, Setup uses the default for the Windows Server 2003, as appropriate.

Answer File Entries for the [Branding] Section

Entry Description

BrandIEUsingUnattended

Specifies whether to use Unattend.txt or an .ins file to brand Internet Explorer during an unattended installation.

IEBrandingFile

Specifies the name of an .ins file for branding Internet Explorer.

BrandIEUsingUnattended

Specifies whether to use Unattend.txt or an .ins file to brand Internet Explorer during an unattended installation.

Syntax
BrandIEUsingUnattended = Yes | No
Value Description

Yes

Brands the browser settings by using the entries specified in the browser-specific sections of the answer file: [FavoritesEx], [Proxy], and [URL].

No

Uses the .ins file specified in IEBrandingFile.
Example
[Branding]
BrandIEUsingUnattended = No
Comments

If you provide an .ins file that you created by using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) Profile Manager, you must use the IEBrandingFile entry to specify the .ins file.

This entry is not required if you do not want to configure the browser during an unattended installation.

IEBrandingFile

Specifies the name of the .ins file (created by using the IEAK Profile Manager) for branding Internet Explorer.

Syntax
IEBrandingFile = file_name
Value Description

File_name

File name for the .ins file.
Example
[Branding]
IEBrandingFile = MyFile.ins
Comments

The full path to the file is not required. You must place the specified file in the root of the \$OEM$ folder of the distribution share.

If you use this entry, Setup ignores all other sections relating to Internet Explorer branding. This entry requires BrandIEUsingUnattended = No in the [Branding] section.