To create an unattended Windows XP installation CD or DVD it is easiest to use nlite, a free wizard driven tool with comprehensive settings and the ability to create a bootable ISO (www.nliteos.com).

Below is an example of an unattended settings file which is saved as winnt.sif in the I386 directory of the installation CD.

[Unattended]
    UnattendMode=FullUnattended
UnattendSwitch="yes"
    OemSkipEula=Yes
    OemPreinstall=Yes
    TargetPath=\WINDOWS

[GuiUnattended]
    AdminPassword=*
    EncryptedAdminPassword=NO
    AutoLogon=Yes
    AutoLogonCount=1
    OEMSkipRegional=1
    TimeZone=85
    OemSkipWelcome=1

[GuiRunOnce]
%systemdrive%\install\install.cmd

[UserData]
    ProductKey=xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
    FullName="Any User"
    OrgName=""
    ComputerName=XPSP1

[TapiLocation]
    AreaCode=020

[RegionalSettings]
    LanguageGroup=1
    SystemLocale=00000809
    UserLocale=00000809
    InputLocale=0809:00000809

[Branding]
    BrandIEUsingUnattended=Yes

[URL]
    Home_Page=http://www.google.co.uk

[Components]
msmsgs=off
msnexplr=off
OEAccess = Off
freecell=off
hearts=off
minesweeper=off
pinball=off
solitaire=off
spider=off
zonegames=off

[Proxy]
    Proxy_Enable=0
    Use_Same_Proxy=1

[Identification]
    JoinWorkgroup=WORKGROUP

[Networking]
    InstallDefaultComponents=Yes