Can anyone explain the process of a windows setup I mean in depth

[p4ntb0y]

Does any one know in depth how the setup process works.......

CD or Network install

I know how to automate windows installs but I would like to know how it boots what files it uses to boot and then the process i know the GUI timeline so thats ok.

was just wondering...

[mazin]

what files it uses to boot

SETUP throws its boot files into C:\$WIN_NT$.~LB

[p4ntb0y]

What files are needed?

for example when you kick off a winnt32.exe what files are copied to the drive when is the mbr modified etc

[Br4tt3]

Hi!

Maby this one will get u started:

How Windows Setup works:

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServe...3.mspx?mfr=true

Even though it is MS boxes and drawings...