Re-install XP with Unattended CD on same partition

[GLO]

On my HDD i have 3 partitions, OS, Programs and Data.

The problem is when i use my unattended Install CD it seems to always write to the other partitions as it has detected a partition already on Cdrive.

How do i ensure it will write to the C: partition?

Thanks

[bmn]

have u tested ur iso with virtual pc first?

and as c drive is always active partion setup will detect it first,by default

[what3v3r]

if i remember correctly, the setup uses the first partition with enough free space, and no windows installed. im not sure but i think there is no way to change this.

you can however use:

[Data]

AutoPartition=0

[unattended]

FileSystem=*

and choose the partition manually

Edited August 5, 2005 by what3v3r

[GLO]

have u tested ur iso with virtual pc first?

and as c drive is always active partion setup will detect it first,by default

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have used the UA disc plenty of times and it works fine, its just that if i need to re- install and want to keep the existing partitions, it typically writes to the other partitions without any OS already on it.

Then when booting back up it gives me a choice of which partition i want to boot from. But as i am not running 2 different OS, i really just need it to re-install over the existing C partition

[bmn]

then insted of just replacing the installation files,imean before installing xp on already installed partion go for simple format.

i think this is only option u have.