Autostreamer

Network administrators often need to reinstall operating systems to the computers they supervise, and this action is typically followed by downloading and installing additional Service Packs, OS updates or drivers, which translates into spending a lot of time. The duration of this task can be greatly reduced when using slipstreamed installation CDs, created, for example, with Autostreamer.

This application allows users to create customized discs that contain both the OS, in its original state, and the additional files one might consider necessary. For instance, users can download a service pack separately, then need to add it to the initial OS CD, so that when a new installation is required, admins no longer need to waste time manually deploying the SP.

Key Features:

• Automatically detects correct settings for Windows 2000, XP, or 2003 discs


• Specifies the location of the Service Pack and temporary folder for slipstreaming


• Validates selected files for slipstreaming


• Burns the newly-compiled image to a blank CD

The downside of Autostreamer is that it only supports integrating service packs, so updates, drivers, or specific apps cannot be added to the slipstreamed disc. Nonetheless, the application still comes in handy for managing a network of PCs that need to be kept up-to-date without needing extensive customization.

Price: FREE

Publisher: Antonis Kaladis