Lenovo ThinkVantage ImageUltra Builder Version 5.0 User Manual
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Windows Vista or Windows 7 base operating-system modules that you develop
through the ImageUltra Builder program are virtually hardware independent and
limited only by the licensing agreement between you and the Microsoft
Corporation that is associated with the PID you assign. You specify the PID in an
associated UNATTEND.XML module.
ImageUltra-developed base-operating-system modules that you import from a new
Lenovo branded personal computer can be used on other Lenovo branded
personal computers only, not on non-Lenovo branded computers. For a listing of
Lenovo branded HIIT-enabled personal computers, visit the ImageUltra Web site
at:
Note:
Do not install an Ultra-Portable Image that contains an imported,
ImageUltra-developed base operating-system module on a non-Lenovo
branded computer. If you attempt to install an Ultra-Portable Image on a
non-Lenovo branded computer, the deployment and installation should
complete without error; however, you might be violating terms of the
Microsoft Windows End User License Agreement and the license agreement
for this product.
An Ultra-Portable Image containing an imported ImageUltra-developed base
operating-system module will work for only 14 days after installation on a
non-Lenovo branded Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer. After 14 days,
Microsoft will require you to register the operating system and computer to
activate the image.
Partitioning and formatting of a drive is controlled by the primary partitioning
module and the Sysprep module. The operating-system installation and basic user
settings are controlled by the UNATTEND.XML module, and the ImageUltra
Customizations module prepares the image for installing application modules. You
will need to provide a PID and other customization in an UNATTEND.XML file.
Considerations when using Rescue and Recovery with
ImageUltra Builder
The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery product is available in three ways:
v
A Web downloadable version licensed for ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and NetVista
computers only. This version does not use a physical service partition. All critical
recovery files are stored in a virtual service partition, which resides on the C
drive. The virtual service partition is hidden and behaves just like a physical
service partition, however installation is simpler and faster than possible with
Rapid Restore PC because data does not have to be restructured to create a new
service partition or resize an existing service partition. This version contains a
BIOS check to verify that the computer it is being installed on is in fact a Lenovo
branded computer. You can download the installable files from
v
A retail version with per-seat licenses for non-Lenovo branded computers: This
version is functionally identical to the Web-downloadable version except it does
not contain the BIOS check. Therefore, it can be installed on practically any
personal computer. For information about purchasing the retail version, contact
your Lenovo Marketing representative.
v
A preinstalled version on many new ThinkPad and ThinkCentre computers: This
version uses a physical service partition for many of the recovery and diagnostic
tools as well as Windows-based files for the Rapid Restore backup tool and
recovery CD creation tools. Do not attempt to import and use Rescue and
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