• Home
  • About 404TS
  • Contact

404 Tech Support

Where IT Help is Found

  • Articles
    • Code
    • Entertainment
    • Going Green
    • Hardware, Gadgets, and Products
    • Management
    • Network
    • News
    • Operating Systems
    • Security and Privacy
    • Software
    • System Administration
    • Talking Points
    • Tech Solutions
    • Web
    • Webmaster
  • Reviews
  • Media
    • Infographics
    • Videos
  • Tech Events
  • Tools
    • How do I find my IP address?
    • Browser and plugin tests
  • Get a Technical Consultation
You are here: Home / Articles / Software / nLite – Easily integrate drivers into Windows XP/Server 2003 install CDs

nLite – Easily integrate drivers into Windows XP/Server 2003 install CDs

2008-03-19

Using nLite, one can easily add drivers to the Windows installation CDs. This is particularly useful when installing Windows onto a RAID setup that requires a third-party RAID driver (press F6), but you don’t have a floppy drive from which to load the drivers.
_______________________________________________________________

Download nLite following the link at the bottom of this post and install it.

Copy the files from your Windows CD to somewhere locally or a server share.

Download/copy over the RAID drivers to another local location.

Start up nLite and follow the on-screen instructions, which involves either clicking next or browsing to the Windows location, the RAID drivers, a Service Pack if you want to add it, and any other settings.

At the end, you can burn your new CD directly or create an ISO, a very convenient way to end things. Let the burn/image creation proceed and soon you’ll have an updated, driver-loaded, unattended install CD that could save you tons of time in the long run.
_______________________________________________________________

You can use nLite to painlessly integrate drivers, slip-stream service packs, configure settings, and manage an “unattended” installation (configure all the settings so you don’t have to enter it each time, from Product Key to languages to time zones and users).

You can also use nLite to remove components from the Windows installation so you don’t have to uninstall them later, make the setup more secure, and make a smaller image. Just about all of the Windows components can be put on the chopping block to create your perfect install disk.

I was able to use this to solve a blue screen x07d error from popping up while trying to install Windows Server 2003 on a RAID setup without a floppy drive.

http://www.nliteos.com/index.html

Filed Under: Software, System Administration, Tech Solutions

Trending

  • Microsoft issues voluntary recall for Surface Pro AC power cords
    In Hardware, Gadgets, and Products
  • DDoS are on the rise in 2014
    In Infographics
  • AllRecipes.com announces potential breach
    In Security and Privacy

Latest Media Posts

Multifunctional Video Conversion Tools – Wondershare Video Converter

Multifunctional Video Conversion Tools – Wondershare Video Converter

The WannaCry Post-Mortem

The WannaCry Post-Mortem

  • Popular
  • Latest
  • Today Week Month All
  • Microsoft Word: “This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked.” Microsoft Word: "This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked."
  • How to edit the message subject in Outlook 2016 How to edit the message subject in Outlook 2016
  • What is the AllJoyn Router Service on Windows 10? What is the AllJoyn Router Service on Windows 10?
  • Increase IIS Private Memory Limit to improve WSUS availability Increase IIS Private Memory Limit to improve WSUS availability
  • Scan-To-Email with Office 365 from a multifunction copier or printer Scan-To-Email with Office 365 from a multifunction copier or printer
  • 5 Factors To Look At When Choosing Web Hosting 5 Factors To Look At When Choosing Web Hosting
  • How managers can improve their team’s written communication skills How managers can improve their team’s written communication skills
  • Online Casino Technology – How Does It All Work? Online Casino Technology – How Does It All Work?
  • Virtual Assistant Devices Will Reshape Your Life in 2019 Virtual Assistant Devices Will Reshape Your Life in 2019
  • The 5 Most Common Problems with PC Gaming The 5 Most Common Problems with PC Gaming
Ajax spinner

Upcoming Tech Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Elevator Pitch

404 Tech Support documents solutions to IT problems, shares worthwhile software and websites, and reviews hardware, consumer electronics, and technology-related books.

Subscribe to 404TS articles by email.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • 5 Factors To Look At When Choosing Web Hosting
  • How managers can improve their team’s written communication skills
  • Online Casino Technology – How Does It All Work?

Search

FTC Disclaimer

404TechSupport is an Amazon.com affiliate; when you click on an Amazon link from 404TS, the site gets a cut of the proceeds from whatever you buy. This site also uses Skimlinks for smart monetization of other affiliate links.
Use of this site requires displaying and viewing ads as they are presented.

Copyright © 2019 · 404TechSupport.com