Windows 98 Install

[DOS Tech]

Here's what I'm trying to accomplish: I want a CD with a fresh install of Windows 95/98, but without any specific drivers loaded. So, if I goto a customers house and need a fresh install I can format and just copy the complete CD to the blank hard drive. can Ghost do this or something else. Also, how do I make a Windows install without loading any of the Mainboard or other drivers. Thanks in advance!

[weazel]

Article ID: Q241284
this article in technet explains what you need and how to do a preinstallation of windows
https://oempub.microsoft.com/scripts/oemapps/register/register.asp?la=EN
also, you might find it helpful to register as a microsoft system builder...it gives you access to quite a bit of information


[This message has been edited by Weazel (edited December 20, 2000).]

[Gabriel]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Weazel:
Article ID: Q241284
this article in technet explains what you need and how to do a preinstallation of windows
https://oempub.microsoft.com/scripts/oemapps/register/register.asp?la=EN
also, you might find it helpful to register as a microsoft system builder...it gives you access to quite a bit of information


[This message has been edited by Weazel (edited December 20, 2000).]</font>

"as a microsoft system builder...it gives you access to quite a bit of information"

and how, and what Benefits Exactly.
I never heard of it

[weazel]

click on the link and register...if your a system builder doing oem preinstalls theres a wealth of information on how to, troubleshooting, tests for preinstallation certification...its free to register

[NPaladin]

Or the easier and faster way is to set up a barebones system running PCI VGA drivers (and no other drivers, mind you) and then save an image of the HDD (using Ghost or PowerQuest DriveImage) . I use those utilities o make restore CDs for people, before I take the systems out of OEM audit mode (which IS useful...saves me a LOT of reinstallation headaches).

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