Slipstreaming is the way to roll.

Do you hate reinstalling windows because of the updating process? Especially if you’re not on a super fast connection?

“Slipstreaming is a method in which you integrate software updates with the original installation media.” – Lifehacker

This is even for those who have fast connections and who really don’t need the hassle:

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-slipstream-windows-updates-into-your-installatio-1562956432?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Yeah. So it’s Lifehacker…I’ll take advice where I can get it, thanks.

The above link describes the ‘how to’ in W8.1.

Here’s for the folks with Windows 7:

http://lifehacker.com/5894838/customize-your-windows-installation-to-create-the-os-of-your-dreams

Source:

For W8.1: http://lifehacker.com/how-to-slipstream-windows-updates-into-your-installatio-1562956432?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

For W7: http://lifehacker.com/5894838/customize-your-windows-installation-to-create-the-os-of-your-dreams