NT does not delete unattended installation file

  • Section(s): Installation
  • Published on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
  • Rated 3 out of 5 based on 2 votes.
NT4 unattended installations do not delete their installation parameter file. This file can contain sensitive data such as an administrative password. Microsoft is not issuing a hotfix but does suggest workarounds: ms99-036faq.asp including use of the sysprep tool.

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