How do I have quick ntfs format the default when I choose the partition to install windows on? The [current] default for me with: FileSystem = * is ntfs non-quick format. Thanks

Edited June 24, 200521 yr by matthewk

While Ive seen it requested numerous times (including from myself) Ive never seen anyone ever figure out a way to do a non-quick ntfs format. Ive also never seen anyone use the * with FileSystem. Ive only ever known to use "FileSystem = ConvertNTFS", which only does a quick ntfs format.

Are you positive setting FileSystem = * does a full NTFS format??

Edited June 24, 200521 yr by durex

I've also seen: Filesystem=LeaveAlone

I made a few things bold in the original post to hopefully clarify what I desire to do. I desire quick ntfs format to be default choice Not normal ntfs format. Thanks

I've always just used the following:

[DiskConfig]
    Disk1=Disk1.config

[Disk1.config]
    Size1=*
    PartitionType1=primary
    FileSystem1=ntfs
    Quickformat1=Yes

Works everytime for me and quickformats

I've also seen: Filesystem=LeaveAlone

I made a few things bold in the original post to hopefully clarify what I desire to do. I desire quick ntfs format to be default choice Not normal ntfs format. Thanks

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Right, thats what I was referring to when I previously mentioned using the following command in your winnt.sif file...

FileSystem = ConvertNTFS

... does a quick format.

that's what i use durex, and does a quick format

Ok thanks for the replies. I will try the solution(s) posted to see if it does the quick format option for me after I have manually set the partition.

Repartition
Specifies whether to delete all partitions on the first drive of the client computer and to reformat the drive with the NTFS file system.

Syntax Repartition = Yes | No 
Values Yes 
Deletes all partitions on the first drive and reformats the drive with NTFS.

No 
Does not delete partitions or reformat the drive.

Example Repartition = Yes