filesystem=* ?

[strogian]

If you prefer to manually choose a partition during text-mode setup with full control on choice of filesystem, then make sure you have these lines set as they are under the [Data]and [unattended] sections in winnt.sif:

[Data]

AutoPartition=0

[unattended]

FileSystem=*

I'm curious - why does he suggest the FileSystem=* option? I don't see any documentation for that particular value in the ref.chm help file. Here's what ref.chm says: (shortened)

Value: ConvertNTFS | LeaveAlone

Specifies whether the primary partition is converted to NTFS or is left alone.

This entry is provided for backward compatibility.

Now I'm sure it doesn't hurt anything, but what does it really do?

[benners]

I think I read on this site that

FileSystem=*

is the same as

FileSystem = LeaveAlone

[jcarle]

Your best bet is if you don't want windows to decide your partitions for you, simply EXCLUDE FileSystem all together. That will FORCE windows to ASK you for a value during setup. Though be sure to add "AutoPartition=0" for the peace of mind, knowing that you specifically told setup to NOT mess with your disk bits.