installing windows on a custom made

[pdonket]

Hey, just another newb question...when you first put together a custom built to install the operating system do you just turn on the system and pop the CD in and it boots to the disc? I assume you do this previous to driver installs. Anyway just wondering if its basically like reformatting a pre-built system :)

[unknownsidhu]

I guess youve got the general idea. If im not wrong...Just go into your BIOS and make sure that CDROM is set as first boot device.

[enginurd]

hm... how do you install drivers without an OS? :p Yes, its like reformatting a pre-built (except those that use hidden partitions to "restore' your system)... your drive is empty, so you need to install the OS first, then the SPs... then the drivers.

[pdonket]

SP's? lol *yes beat me at will if its something obvious*

[Rockjay420]

service packs, like windows service pack 2
make sure you have all your windows updates first, and then install your drivers, you may need to install the Ethernet driver first if it doesn't do it for you.