Hi,
One tool is very usefull to prepare a good installation : BartPE
It helps you to prepare a dvd with :
_ a compilation of XP + Pack
_ the drivers you need for you computer
_ to keep only what you want ton install
_ To have a windows DVD ready to use (with all drivers)
This DVD is as you Windows DVD but with updates and needed drivers
So after , you just need to launch the installation in a standard way with that DVD
(otherwise it's complicated because you have to do manipulations and to use a floppy.... to install drivers during installation)
I'm not a professional about computers and I discover it for installing XP on a computer which was sold with Vista.
BartPE was very useful and easy to use for preparing my first installation and now I have a burn version of windows with all I need for this computer on one DVD
For drivers , go on the website of the manufacturer and download your drivers for the good devices and good version of operating system.
To know which devices are on your computer , use a diagnostic tool to know devices brand and models : optical drive, sound card, wifi card ....
BartPE also give you the way to structure your installation and you'll spend less energy for your installation (and you'll keep a DVD dedicated to your computer)
I wrote down a procedure but it's in french . Can you read it ?
Just tell me .