I am looking for a solution to automate the configuration of new Win 7 PC's.
I am open to scripts using off-the-shelf software, custom software, etc.
I would like to be able to input/indicate which tasks I want to complete, and output resulting info to a text file or spreadsheet.
Here are the standard tasks:
Record Serial or Service Tag #
Record Express Code for Dell hardware.
Change Computer name
setup vpn connection
join to domain
Install TeamViewer 4 Host
Uninstall unnecessary software (I can provide a list)
Customize Display Properties (change theme theme to Aero)
Customize taskbar (always show notifications, add office icons to taskbar)
Show "Computer" to the Desktop
Remove Roxio icon from desktop
Set UAC to "Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer"
Create a Power Management Plan "On" (always on, never sleep, power button to shutdown, disable hibernation, disable sleep button)
Install and Activate Office 2007 or 2010
Install Adobe Flash Player, Windows 7 Codecs, Java for IE, Bullzip PDF Printer
Change Bullzip printer name to "PDF Printer"
Turn on Automatic Updates
Configure IE
open all programs to initialize - Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, MS Office, Roxio
Set Default profile (using defprof)
Install Trend Anti-virus Client Package
Clear Start Menu List