How to install OEM drivers during XP Pro Setup

[Jack Benimble]

My computer is new, and Windows XP Pro doesn't provide drivers for any
of my newer hardware. So I'm wondering... how does one install such
drivers during Windows XP setup?

I've heard that one can use an unattended type install for this.
There are certain entries that must be made in the unattend.txt file,
and the driver files have to be in a certain place during Windows
setup. But I'm not sure what changes need to be made to unattend.txt
or where the driver files need to be located.

Can someone tell me exactly how to do this?

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Jerry]

During XP's installation, on screen, you will be given the option of making
drivers available by inserting the vendor's floppy disk and selecting the
appropriate device.

 

[Rob]

The only driver you'd need during setup is a driver for your disk subsystem
if XP doesn't have one built in. During textmode setup, you're asked to hit
F6 if you need to install such a driver. You can then load them off a
floppy. Any other driver can be installed after you've installed XP.

Unattended install is an entirely different beast.

 

[Brian Desmond [MVP]]

Jack,

In your [Unattended] section of the config file, add a OemPnPDriversPath
key. Add the path to each folder with drivers - e.g.
OemPnPDriversPath=c:\drivers\network;c:\drivers\audio. Setup will
automatically attempt to load drivers form here.

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