Creating my own WinXP CD for NX6125???

Hi all.

I'm planning to buy HP NX6125 (in the UK if that matters). I simply hate the fact that most manufacturers these days started shipping only restore disks not including a WinXP disk.

In my opinion those restore disks are close to worthless because you lose all programs and files. I surely wouldn't like to go to factory default just because of few corrupted windows files. Unless you boot with the windows cd you can not even just repair the system (or maybe the restore disks work a bit differently than I imagine).

I already spoke to HP and they say they are not obligated to provide me with WinXP disk.

So, to cut a long story short. Because I'm planning to repartition for dual Win/Linux system right after I buy the laptop, what is the best solution to create my own WinXP CD? I am not even sure if the laptop gets shipped with the i386 folder copied on it. If it does I was planning to use any WinXP disk and "replace" the i386 folder with the one from the laptop so the product key on the laptop sticker matches.

Anyone in a similar situation? Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot in advance.
Cheers. Darko.

 

I am not sure if that will work or not.... My HP ZV6000 came with the restore disks and i have used nLite to add all my drivers and install programs after boot. There is a lot of stuff in this webpage about customizing a windows XP CD. One thing i would make sure of is that you copy the i386 from your laptop to the same version of windows. I would just try copying the i386 folder and then try a fresh install. I would also try using nLite to input your liscense key and change any settings you want before you burn your "custom" XP disc....

hope this helps!