zxfiles Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I've been editing my winnt.sif file to try and format the drive automatically to NTFS. I've used the code I found on here:[DiskConfig] Disk1="Disk1.config"[Disk1.config] Size1="*" PartitionType1="primary" FileSystem1="ntfs" Quickformat1="yes"This is the way I've seen it. So I thought changing the Quickformat1 to "no" would solve it, but it doesn't. On an 80GB hard drive it takes about 5 seconds to format. The progress bar jumps to 20% done and then about 2 seconds later jumps to 100% and starts copying files over.I know during a manual install of XP Pro, you get the option of performing a full format or a quick format. I want to perform the more exhaustive format, but I just can't figure out what the switch is.Thanks for the help. I did search for this, but my results only turned up quick formats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWayBoy Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Try just removing that quickformat line...some of the entries in *.sif are always enabled if they are listed. Even though you tell it not to, just by being in the file it gets processed. Just an idea...good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxfiles Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) Thanks for the tip. I didn't even think to try that. In order to conserve my cds, I just used a floppy for the sif file. The removal didn't seem to help. It creates the RAW partition and proceeds to format, but it appears to be the quick format as it only takes ~5 seconds and jumps from 0 to 20% to 100%.I hope I implemented the floppy correctly. If I understand correctly, I can create any winnt.sif file and put it on a floppy and it will take precedence over the winnt.sif on the install cd. Correct?EditHold the phone...I just stumbled on to something in my Google searching. Apparently there is a command called "WipeDisk = Yes" that can be added to the disk config area. Not sure if this is what I need, so I'll investigate further.I would appreciate more comments on this topic if you happen to know the best way possible. Thanks.UpdateWell, the WipeDisk=Yes didn't appear to be what I want. I tried it in my sif file and no change. Keep in mind I'm editing a floppy based sif file and not the one on the disc. So, I hope the install is grabbing the floppy version. Edited October 17, 2005 by zxfiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 from WinPE.chm:QuickFormatNSpecifies whether to use Quick Format when formatting partition N.Syntax QuickFormatN = Yes | No Values Yes Removes files from the disk without scanning the disk for bad sectors. Use this option only if you previously formatted the disk and you are sure the disk is not damaged.No Scans the disk for bad sectors.Default Value Yes Example QuickFormat1 = YesWinbomType WinPESo the syntax is correct: but then according to the chm, the DiskConfig section is only supposed to work in Winbom.ini in WinPE running factory -winpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now