Driver packs and cab files

[Mayhem33]

Hi, I have been reading up on the unattended xp install and have more questions than answers.

Yes I am a nOOb!

I am trying to use the driver packs and pyrons install method, and dont know or understand how to unpack a a cab file.

Can some one help me out here....thanks!

[gzm55]

use "makecab /?"

Microsoft (R) Cabinet Maker - Version 5.1.2600.2180
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MAKECAB [/V[n]] [/D var=value ...] [/L dir] source [destination]
MAKECAB [/V[n]] [/D var=value ...] /F directive_file [...]

  source         File to compress.
  destination    File name to give compressed file.  If omitted, the
                 last character of the source file name is replaced
                 with an underscore (_) and used as the destination.
  /F directives  A file with MakeCAB directives (may be repeated).
  /D var=value   Defines variable with specified value.
  /L dir         Location to place destination (default is current directory).
  /V[n]          Verbosity level (1..3).