Creating my own OS image

MadMax08 · 11-07-2007, 02:27 AM

Hey guys. I'm new here, but i think i'm pretty good with my computer stuff. I'd like to create my own image for an operating system. either XP, Vista or Ubuntu, i haven't decided yet. I ask because everytime i reformat my computer, i have to go hunt down drivers, programs, etc, each time i do that. is there a way i can create my own image with drivers, programs, etc already on there?

Thanks in advance,

Max

addle_brains · 11-07-2007, 02:33 AM

The easy way is to copy your installation CD/DVD and in it, create a new folder called APP where you store everything. Otherwise, you need to look into unattended installations.

Look here.

MadMax08 · 11-07-2007, 02:40 AM

thanks addle. your link looks like what i'm looking for! do they have a guide like this for vista and/or linux?

MadMax08 · 11-08-2007, 12:09 AM

i'm using nLite to create the disc, but where do i find all my windows updates? what's the default download location for those?

11-07-2007, 02:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
MadMax08 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 13	Creating my own OS image Hey guys. I'm new here, but i think i'm pretty good with my computer stuff. I'd like to create my own image for an operating system. either XP, Vista or Ubuntu, i haven't decided yet. I ask because everytime i reformat my computer, i have to go hunt down drivers, programs, etc, each time i do that. is there a way i can create my own image with drivers, programs, etc already on there? Thanks in advance, Max

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addle_brains Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Highfields, QLD, Australia Posts: 304	The easy way is to copy your installation CD/DVD and in it, create a new folder called APP where you store everything. Otherwise, you need to look into unattended installations. Look here. __________________ ASUS P5K Deluxe /Wifi API Intel Core2 Duo E6750@3.37GHz 2 x 1Gig 667 RAM Inno3D iChill Nvidia 8600GTS XStriker3 2 x Seagate 250Gig SATA HD Samsung DVD-RAM Thermaltake Beetle CPU cooler Thermaltake 850watt Toughpower CoolerMaster Mystique Silver Aluminium Case

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MadMax08 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 13	thanks addle. your link looks like what i'm looking for! do they have a guide like this for vista and/or linux? Last edited by MadMax08; 11-08-2007 at 12:11 AM.

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MadMax08 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 13	i'm using nLite to create the disc, but where do i find all my windows updates? what's the default download location for those?