Can I copy XP to a DVD to speed my next format?

[poster]

Just wondering, after looking and only finding image and partition solutions to this question, can I format my computer, copy everything to a DVD including machine specific drivers, programs, etc, and use that instead of installing from the XP CD next time? Every time I've ever formatted my computer I use the XP CD and it takes a long time to get everything how I like it. Can this be done? I want to avoid partitioning or saving an image to my HD if possible.

 

[Brazen]

If you are not taking an image, then just what would you be copying to the DVD? Are you wanting to slipstream drives and software onto your XP installation? Then maybe this is what your are looking for: http://unattended.msfn.org

 

[obeseotron]

Google nLite. The forum Brazen linked is great too, but nLite greatly simplifies making an unattended CD/DVD.

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: obeseotron
Google nLite. The forum Brazen linked is great too, but nLite greatly simplifies making an unattended CD/DVD.

true, but nLite doesn't let or explain to you how to make it automatically install office 2007, FF and say, adobe photoshop automatically from the DVD.

i'd use a combo and simply throw the install files onto the DVD too.

 

[poster]

I think Acronis TrueImageis what I want. Thanks guys!