Using "Answer" file to partition during installation

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I've been using the answer file to automate the
installation, is it possible create 2 partitions with
sizes 8GB (C:)and 3GB (D:) with a cluster size of 16KB
and NTFS file system. How would I add this when editing
the answer file?
 
Thanks Kevin,

I just have XP Pro single licence, so I presume this is
not possible with my licence. My exact problem is; I use
the answer file to install the Documents and Settings on
drive D:, but I'm using a Stripped RAID aray and require
a cluster size of 16KB. If I re-partition using the XP
Install CD I get the default cluster size, there doesn't
seem to be an option to choose the cluster size. Your
help please? Thanks Phil

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Depending on type of licensing you have you can use WinPE to do this.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/support/wi npe.asp

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I've been using the answer file to automate the
installation, is it possible create 2 partitions with
sizes 8GB (C:)and 3GB (D:) with a cluster size of 16KB
and NTFS file system. How would I add this when editing
the answer file?
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Phil,

You can create a new partition, and then use the FORMAT /A:16

Run a Format /? for more avaliable options.

KevinAnd [MSFT] - "This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights."



Missing Link said:
Thanks Kevin,

I just have XP Pro single licence, so I presume this is
not possible with my licence. My exact problem is; I use
the answer file to install the Documents and Settings on
drive D:, but I'm using a Stripped RAID aray and require
a cluster size of 16KB. If I re-partition using the XP
Install CD I get the default cluster size, there doesn't
seem to be an option to choose the cluster size. Your
help please? Thanks Phil

-----Original Message-----
Depending on type of licensing you have you can use WinPE to do this.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/support/wi npe.asp

KevinAnd [MSFT] - "This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
confers no rights."




I've been using the answer file to automate the
installation, is it possible create 2 partitions with
sizes 8GB (C:)and 3GB (D:) with a cluster size of 16KB
and NTFS file system. How would I add this when editing
the answer file?
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