At 10:33 AM 8/3/2005, Chris Reeves typed:
At the same time, I have a big problem with the idiocy of the method which
they use during a pre-install; if I do a sysprepped factory pre-install, I
should be able to do windows update without activating. I don't want to
activate windows before I reseal it to give it to the customer.. what
garbage is that?
Agree only 200% ;-)
Microsoft's WGA is (generally) a good thing. But if they want to work, then
they need to provide to MAPS and Partners full resource CDs of updates which
do not require Windows update monthly..
Yes, I'm aware I can manually download and create chain installs, blah blah
blah. But how many small shops just set aside a machine to do windows
update after a pre-install or a repair install.
And as you know not all updates chain the same way as it depends on exactly
what kind of update MSFT has issued. This in & of itself is a pita.
----------+----------
Wayne D. Johnson
Ashland, OH, USA 44805
<http://www.wavijo.com>
