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HiI was wondering, if anyone can help me install Windows XP Embedded Remote Boot Server? (The trial version of Windows XP embedded is available for free download from MS' site). It's not included in the downloadable free trial version, but is freely avaiable via MS' XP Embedded update site.

On the cd the startcd.ini there is an entry:

[Option5]
Caption=Remote Boot &Setup
DataText1=Step 5: Set Up the Remote Boot Server
DataText2=The Remote Boot service allows you to download operating system images from the server to multiple devices. You can use the Remote Boot manager and PXE and TFTP services to help you easily update devices from a remote location.%NEWLINE%%NEWLINE%If you are using the remote boot option, select this option to install and configure the TFTP and PXE servers
DataText3=
Cmd=msiexec.exe
CmdParameters=/i "%RootDir%NBSWindows XP Embedded Remote Boot Server.msi"
ErrorSoln=Check to make sure that this file is accessible. If you still have problems, try opening the file from its original location.
Action=OPEN
Location=Volume1"

Now in my own setup all the XP Embedded files are located at: E:Windows Embeddeddisk1 (moving the database files to the initial directory saves some unneeded double clicking).

But in my own primitive understanding I assumed what the cdsetup.ini was saying is that I should set out my directory as follows: E:\Windows Embedded\disk1\TOOLS\Windows XP Embedded Remote Boot Server.msi" Obviously however this is not correct as this returns an error "file not found".

Where must I put this file in order to start the GUI installer and for it to be able to find it and install it normally?

Also when I try to install any updates (several of which as required if I am to be able to do an effective assesment) I always get an error message saying:

"A new platform object needs to be installed before this update can be installed. Please download the latest platform update from and install it before attempting to install this QFE.

Setup cannot continue."

What does this mean and where can I get this updated platform object, or whatever it is?

Thanks.

Q