How do I use gdisk to preformat an unattended installation then install XP into the formatted disks?

Also How can I run a disk defrag on bootup of windows in a unattended install?

Can I partition and format my HD inside the Windows XP Setup?

Such as C:\ -8G

D:\-5G

E:\1G

F:\1.5

G:\1.0

H:.5G

I would suggest using WinPE/BartPE and just running your partition & format commands before copying cabs to the hdd. You could then use diskpart & format to do what you want. I have gdisk, but haven't played with it much yet.

here are some gdisk links though:

Introduction to Gdisk:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost...98081911285525/

Gdisk Switches:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost...=&osv=&osv_lvl=

Where do you put this on disk and in the batch file? How do I do this before I setup Windows?