How do I speed up Windows installs?

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First boot system with a bootable floppy with smartdrv.exe on it (Smart Drive). Smart Drive can be found on Microsoft's web site [See download link below] or on a DOS 6.x disk. Once booted switch to C:> by typing C:, type LOCK and confirm lock down, then switch back to the A:> drive (A:) and type smartdrv c+ d+ 30000 [Note: do for each hard drive. if you only have a C: drive only type smartdrv c+ 30000.

After that type smartdrv again and all drive(s) should say YES.

This will make a 1:25 minute NT install into a 45 minute install. Will shave off time with Windows 95/98 too.

Smart Drive can be downloaded here: Smart Drive.





Author: Eric C. Vogel
Source: Unknown
Posted: 6/30/99
Updated: 11/22/2000


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