Trying to create an automated install.

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From: martin (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/01/04 

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 13:25:25 -0700

Actually, I already have a back up of one of my old set
ups on Norton's Ghost. I think it takes about the same
amount of time, and then I'm where I was year ago.
I'm always searching for the perfect install (as in
moving the page file, large programs and My Documents on
a seperate drive), and last year is far from my best.
Thinking I'd like to try an automated install, I'm sure
in the long run it will save me time...and frustration.
>-----Original Message-----
>its not as simple as that.
>
>because you arent supporting a network, or distirbuting
>to multiple computers, the best thing for you is to get
a
>copy of norton's ghost.
>
>then what you can do is format, install windows, install
>updates, install necessary programs, configure as
>necessary, then make an image of your HD via ghost.
>
>then whenever you get bored or whatever of your current
>install, just reformat with the ghost image.
>
>i dont know the exact specifics (you may need a second
HD
>to store the image on, so that you can wipe the boot
>drive) but ghost is the program you are looking for.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Maybe I have too much time on my hands, but when I'm
not
>>happy with my OS, I quickly wipe it out and reinstall.
>>The most time consuming for me is reloading the
updates,
>>drivers and various programs.
>>I know I can't get around the programs, but I am
looking
>>into an automated install. I think I have all my ducks
>in
>>a row, except the updates.
>>Would I just take what I currently have in my Windows
>>folder, and if so....which one?
>>There a series at the beginning of the Windows folder,
>>and also in Windows\WinSxS. Or, do I download fresh
from
>>the site?
>>.
>>
>.
>

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