If you are a Windows XP user, have you ever thought that when you reinstalling your Windows XP, you don’t need some of those programs or components? And more, you want to automatically install the latest hotfixes from Windows Update. And more, you want to include your notebook or PC drivers automatically, so you don’t need to install it one by one again. So every time your Windows crashes, just reinstall it instantly.
Fortunately you can do that by using nLite. nLite is a tool for pre-installation Windows configuration and component removal at your choice. Optional bootable image ready for burning on media or testing in virtual machines. With nLite you will be able to have a Windows installation which on install does not include, or even contain on media, the unwanted components. nLite also supports Windows 2000, XP x86/x64 and 2003 x86/x64 in all languages.
How to customize Windows XP installer
1. Download and install nLite.
2. Put your Windows XP CD in the drive.
3. Browse to it from nLite. It takes a while to copy all the data.
4. Then the next window would give you many options. Read the manual about it.
5. To include all my notebook drivers I will choose Drivers.
6. Then choose Create Bootable ISO.
7. Then click Make ISO on the next window.
8. Burn your ISO to the CD and it is ready to install.
PS: Sometimes you need to include the newest SATA driver so the XP installation can detect a SATA drive. You can download it from your manufacturer’s website. Or this SATA driver might work for you.