To answer that original question, all you need to add is this: [Networking] InstallDefaultComponents="No" [NetClients] MS_MSClient=params.MS_MSClient [NetServices] MS_SERVER=params.MS_SERVER [NetProtocols] MS_TCPIP=params.MS_TCPIP That's it. Nothing more. When you tell it not to install the default components it won't install anything unless you say so. My settings will install the ms client, the file and printer sharing and the tcp/ip component. Not the QoS scheduler. And yes, you can install the QoS whenever you choose. It's just not installed during windows setup. Actually, I don't think you need all the params-thingies either. But I use those