Driver packs

[chavo]

Hi,

In my new job we have to rebuild many PCs that come in to us. some are software screwed and need a reinstall others we can get in to the os but still require a format and a reinstall.

Is there any software developers that make driver packs? i know with some copies of XP they contain driver packs so that when you carry out a reinstall the drivers are instantly installed, are there any programs that just contain thousands of drivers??

Additionally are there any recommeded programs that you can install before you carry our a format that can take all the drivers from a pc ready to be put back on after the format.

Thanks

[jackvdbuk]

nLite?

there are also loads of "driver" update programs that you could choose

[smargh]

http://sourceforge.net/projects/drvback/

Also, if appropriate for your type of work, MS Deployment Toolkit & AIK etc. +SCCM for larger companies.

[GoNz0]

as you do not know what the next computer is you cannot create a software pack for each one, its faster to have some basic drivers on a disk/usb stick and install as required.

as most should be on vista/7 now an internet connection will take care of most things as it will grab generic drivers, thats enough for the class of people that need to take it to a pc shop.