Install OS

[The Gadget]

How do the PC manufactors install the OS so that you only have to put in the Serial Code when you boot up. Even all the softaere is on and drivers installed. Please tell me how they do it
Gadget

[DrZaius]

Hi Gadget,

It can be done with an install file, here's some info on the parameters.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q155197
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q186111

This works for WinNT and Win9x/ME. I don't know about Win2K, and WinXP is probably more complicated.