RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, download this hotfix, and then rebuild the Sysprep image to include the hotfix file.
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date Time Version Size File name
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25-Nov-2004 00:31 5.1.2600.2572 563,200 Msobmain.dll
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, preinstall Windows Media Player 9 on the Sysprep image, and then upgrade to Windows Media Player 10 after the Out-Of-Box-Experience Wizard has completed. For more information about how to install Windows Media Player 10, visit the following Microsoft Web site: