ok what im trying to do is a full unattended installation

catch is "program files" is going on drive d:\

i want to autoformat:::

c: = 8g NTFS Quick

d: = autosize NTFS Quick

how do i do this???

thanks in advanced,

freak

DISKPART

take a little time to get the hang of, but it's built into windows. you can find a boatload of info in MS's website regarding this tool.

As far as setting the program files, I use an app called SETPF.exe (google it)

I've created a batch file to run it with the appropriate switches.

is diskpart capable of being automated??? last time i new it wasnt. while using Nlite i noticed a checkbox for autopartitioning... but it doesnt allow you to specify what sizes for what drives...

i want everything automated... i used nlite to create a full unattended installation so i wouldnt have to do anything... im lazy as hell. So i dont want to have to try and fool around with anything if i all of a sudden need to reinstall windows cause my ghost of C: was corrupt or something.

any other ideas?

if you know the drive numbers, then diskpart can be COMPLETELY automated. for instance, here's an auto drive letter assignment script

LIST VOLUME
SELECT VOLUME 2
ASSIGN LETTER X

SELECT VOLUME 3
ASSIGN LETTER Z

EXIT

I know that's not related to what you are doing but that's just an example .

Here's an example of one that auto partitions

select volume 1

create partition extended

select partition 2

create partition logical size=11259

create partition logical
LIST VOLUME

SELECT VOLUME 2
ASSIGN LETTER X

SELECT VOLUME 3
ASSIGN LETTER Z

exit

Edited February 24, 200620 yr by redfive19