XP image creation

[cbhead]

I would like to create a bootable windows xp image for use on a network that includes the OS, plus useful programs but I am unsure of the steps involved in doing this.
If somebody could give me a step by step, dummies guide of the image creation process I would be very grateful.
Thanks a lot.

 

[bcastner]

I need more details.

Are you intending to boot from the network?
You want to create an image that can be used to install new workstations over the network?

To begin with, see the instructions on how to incorporate driver updates, Hotfixes, and whole software suites in a "standard" unattended install package:

http://www.msfn.org/unattended/xp/index.htm

 

[cbhead]

Yes, it is for upgrading workstations from NT to XP.
I could do it over the network or from CD, from CD would be easier I think.