If you're serious with this project, consider this solution: DEInf - deintegrate things from 98 SE distro It's forgotten now, and i have no source anymore But it can help you with some things. If i'll ever start creating my custom Windows, i'll use 'imaging' solution - minimal archived windows installation + apps separately. Consider visiting Reinstalling hardware after Windows installation Also, i should repeat, this project is already done (integrated/removed componets, updated files, IE6, included apps, etc). Unfortunately, only with Russian version: http://bust.narod.ru/98if.html