partition delete utility/script for autounattend disk

I have created an autounattend cd but there are existing partitions I
have to delete. Is there a way to insert a utility and/or script into
the setup of the autounattend to automatically delete any existing
partitions and format w/ NTFS?

Thx.

I am currious if you are going to do this to more then 1 system and this is
why you are trying to run a script. Anyway I do not belive so, you have to
use the FDISK utility to delete or create partitions.

Remember that certain PC builders Dell/IBM/HP and so forth create a
partition with your restore of Windows, so if you destroy these partitions
you will not be able to re-install the system unless you have an OEM CD.

"ajpow365@charter.net" wrote:

> I have created an autounattend cd but there are existing partitions I
> have to delete. Is there a way to insert a utility and/or script into
> the setup of the autounattend to automatically delete any existing
> partitions and format w/ NTFS?
>
> Thx.
>
>

You should be able to do it with Diskpart:
http://search.microsoft.com/results....n-US&FORM=SSME

Or maybe these can help:

How to Customize a WinPE Startup Process for Windows XP Deployments with
the Diskpart Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303906

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true

Windows Preinstallation Environment Technical Overview (.DOC file)
http://g.msn.com/9SE/1?http://downlo...=7&CS=AWP&SR=7

You might get some ideas here:

Chapter 10 - Windows NT 4.0 Automated Installation Framework
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/arc....mspx?mfr=true
(Old NT 4 stuff but informative nonetheless. Diskpart mostly replaces
fdisk, but the information is otherwise quite useful)

Unattended Setup from CD-ROM Prompts for Installation Partition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/220853/en-us

John

ajpow365@charter.net wrote:

> I have created an autounattend cd but there are existing partitions I
> have to delete. Is there a way to insert a utility and/or script into
> the setup of the autounattend to automatically delete any existing
> partitions and format w/ NTFS?
>
> Thx.
>