|  | Creating Answer Files Configuring General Settings
Under General Settings, you will find the following options, all of which must be configured for fully automated installations. Customize the Software Enables you to customize the software by entering the default name and organization to be used by Setup. Display Settings Enables you to specify the default display colors, screen area, and refresh frequency. You can choose to configure custom settings, or accept Windows default settings. If you do not configure this setting, the Windows default settings will apply. Time Zone It is important to correctly configure the time zone. Computers with incorrectly configured time zones may have trouble communicating with servers. Providing the CD Key You must provide a product key. Standard licensing agreements specify that each product key can be used for only one installation of Windows XP Professional on a single computer. The use of the product key is enforced by Windows Product Activation. However, if you are using an automated Setup, you will probably use a volume license key. Volume license keys do not require activation.