autopartitioning, how do I?

[jezusfreak1980]

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

[redfive19]

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.

[jezusfreak1980]

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?

[redfive19]

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, 2006 by redfive19