Windows XP in C:

[hyunkeru]

Hi,

I have 2 partitions in my hard drive. C: windows xp, D: backup. I have created a unattended CD to install my windows xp. I like to try new programs, I crashed my windows all the time. I use AutoPartition=0, so I can format my c: and reinstall windows. I want to know is that any way I can format only my c: and reinstall windows and without deleting anything in my d: by adding a script in winnt.sif. Thank you very much.

[DarkPhoenix]

You cannot do it in winnt.sif, afaik. When you've entered the XP setup, it's too late already. However, you could do it automatically before the XP Setup starts, using a custom CD-boot tool and a batch file or something. Never had the need for it myself, so I haven't really looked into it. Try searching the forum, you might find it. Or locate Gosh's site, I believe there's some information about it there.. at least something similar to your need.

[JPamplin]

Actually, batch files (and DOS utilities) exist to remove C: drives and reformat it without bothering the D: drive. Even if it's an NTFS volume and you're working in DOS.

Check out my method here:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=17144&hl=

Cheers,

JP

[peachy]

Hi,

I have 2 partitions in my hard drive. C: windows xp, D: backup. I have created a unattended CD to install my windows xp. I like to try new programs, I crashed my windows all the time. I use AutoPartition=0, so I can format my c: and reinstall windows. I want to know is that any way I can format only my c: and reinstall windows and without deleting anything in my d: by adding a script in winnt.sif.  Thank you very much.

AutoPartition = 0 is sufficient. That's what's in my winnt.sif. It only reformats the c:\ and leaves the d:\ partition alone. Hmm, now that I think about it, my d:\ is on a second drive and I have some Linux partitions and free space on the drive with c:\ partition. Still, it only formats the c:\ partition and leaves the Linux partitions alone.