How to create a boot disk
- Download the appropriate boot disk for the operating system you are trying to repair. Save this file to your desktop.
- Once downloaded, double click on the .exe file you saved to your desktop
- Click OK to the Thank You message
- You are now prompted to insert a floppy disk. This will become the boot disk. If the disk is not empty you will be alerted, and all data on that floppy will be removed and replaced. Click OK
- Once the disk creation process begins you will see a progress indicator. When the progress bar reaches 100% the disk is complete and can be used.
Common Errors
- If the floppy you are trying to use is no longer good you will be presented this message. You will have to use another floppy disk in order to complete the process.
- If you have any explorer windows open (My Computer, A:, Windows Explorer) the disk creation can not take place. Please close all My Computer windows and try again









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I am looking for a website where I can download an ISO image of Windows XP. Not floppy disks, just an ISO image to burn to a CD-ROM. I want this so that I can create an Ultimate Boot CD (http://www.ubcd4win.com) because I lost my personal XP CD. Know of anywhere I can download one?
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There is only one site where you can get it:
microsoft.com; but, only after paying the $$$$
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www.isohunt.com
here you can download any o/s with or without iso image .
First you have to download UTORRENT and your internet speed should be greater than 256 kbps and not to be dialup
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Contact your computer manufacterer or Microsoft has a minimal fee. Usually the manufacterer website has the backup versions available for free download. Using torrents like the one named is called bootlegging and ILLEGAL! I would think a minimal fee beats prison time. Besides that these bootlegs are the reason the prices are so high for everyone else.
I am surprised the moniter of this site even left this post up because the person posting links to illegal websites can get in trouble as well.
Peace
and remember....
DON'T DROP THE SOAP!
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download win xp from www.bearshars/com... Why pay!!!!!
Re: How to create a boot disk
download win xp from www.bearshars/com... Why pay!!!!!
Re: How to create a boot disk
use knoppix. its the ultimate boot disk.
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I think i'ts rather easy because you can copy a Win XP CD from anybody as long as you have your own product number physical on your PC or Laptop.
Try Peer to Peer networks
best regards
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i am also having the same problem, i am looking for a cd boot disk of windows xp home because i loaned my copy out and the guy never gave it back... i dont know where to get one, does anyone know? i am not going to give microsoft any more money when i already paid for it and have the key code and all that....
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I am afraid of loosing the content on my hard drive .. i have not backed anything up... due to my other pc was fried ... all my info can't be lost please help ... first screen shows searching for primary slave ... next screen show ... needs boot disk
Re: LEAH
@leah
i have had the same problem i know what it is make sure you hard drive is selected to boot goto the bios setup screen
the reason why i got it is because i was trying to swap the motherboard into a different box but it didnt fit *SIGH* lol anyway it disconnected the hdd cd floppy (etc) and the screen showed up after i put it all back together at the time i didnt know this but i thought i lost all my files nothing important so i reinstalled windows and i did the same thing again but my xp cd broke a few weeks before so i was looking in my bios changing stuff i didnt care if i broke it completely because i was so pissed off at the time and i looked in the boot section and the hdd wasnt selected and obviously i selected it and it worked try it or if that fails try reseting the defalut settings sometimes the default is not the best you may still need to fiddle about sorry about the story i doubt you really care lol anyway just try it
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download knoppix 5.1 on another pc burn the imate boot up your damaged windows pc and use the dvd burning souftware to back up your files you can then re install windows from a friends copy.
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i need a boot disk but am afraid of losing all my content... first widow searching primary slave... second window search for boot will not open not even in safe mode that is as far as it gets ... i can't afford to lose years of work .. please instruct me as to how ?
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i want to create my personal windows 98 cd using nero
ho to create it give a step for a creation
Re: How to create a boot disk
Hi umesh - you can find these instructions on the 'How-to' page for creating a CD:
http://www.allbootdisks.com/cd_creation.html
- Chappy -
http://www.allbootdisks.com
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thanks..
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HOW TO CREATE A BOOT DISK
Org CD
I don't have the original win98 cd and will the boot disk help me to get win98 back on my computer? I was told to do a fdisk because of virus and now unable to use my computer. Will I need to purchase the 98 cd
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If you need Win 98 CD I have one. I'll mail it to you if you e-mail me with your address.
Jeanne
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Hi how much do you charge for a copy of windows 98 disk..My mom just got her an older computer and she needs one i had one but loaned it out and never got it back....
Re: Org CD
Hi,
Unfortunately I do not sell actual copies of and Windows operating system. I would take a look on eBay to see if something shows up there.
- Chappy -
http://www.allbootdisks.com
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Jeanne!
you once mentioned you have a w98 CD you'd share? i can't find my w98se disk, either, but have the license. will you send me a disk? let me know compensation.
my email is mrmahann@mac.com
thanks in advance,
-todd
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Do you have any Windows Vista boot disks?
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thank you i got the floppy image but i dont know how to create bootable windoes xp home edition sp2 so please inform me & give step by step instructions or wait..... can i do bootable cds through Nero or magic iso or poweriso softwares so please mail me ihave copied the content of original windows xp home edition sp2...... iwill check mail Tomorrow...........!!!!!
Re: How to create a boot usb
I have my original xp cd, but yhe cd of my laptop dosn´t work.
how can i create a boot usb from your files to install it.
tanks in advanced.
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Does any one know where i can get a win 95b boot disk to copy to cd or dvd
Re: How to create a boot disk
You can get a Windows 95b boot disk from the Windows 95 download page, and you can find a Windows 95b bootable CD, on the ISO CD Image download page.
- Chappy -
http://www.allbootdisks.com
How to create a boot CD??
Can i create a cd with the DOS3.3.exe?? I need it to unlock an Xbox HDD.
Practically what I need is a Boot Disc, with another 4 additional files on it...
Can anybody give me a step-by-step on how to..??
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Okay... step 1: created bootable CD of WIN98SE
Step 2: inserted in CD-ROM on machine i'm trying to put an OS on.
Step 3: Booted PC
This is what came up:
Loading PC DOS......
Preparing to start your computer. This may take a few minutes. Please wait...
MSCDEX Version 2.25
Copyright (C) IBM Corp. 1986-1994. All rights reserved.
Drive C: = Driver MSCD001 unit 0
The IBM Personal System/2 Mouse Program
(C)Copyright International Business Machines Corp 1987
(C) Copyright Microsoft Corp 1983-1987
Mouse driver installed successfully
A:\> [blinking cursor]
Sooooooo... now what?
I need step by step instructions on how to install the CD i burned apparently since the PC isnt running any OS except DOS at this point
Thanks in advance
Sugar
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cd i386\
winnt
those are all different lines then it should start.
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I'm having this problem: I corrupted the winlogon.exe in windows/system (don't ask me why...) and now my computer doesn't work. I have a safe winlogon.exe to replace the one corrupted, but I need a boot disk that allows me to boot my pc in dos mode, with access to drive C (the boot disk that I have doesn't allow me to access ...) What boot disk do I have to download? Thank you really much!
Ah, I need a boot FLOPPY disk, not a cd...
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I have a wonderful old Sharp combo fax/answering machine/AND, if I can get it working!, scanner with a bulk feed that should have it scanning fifty sheets while I go to lunch. PROBLEM: the software stops with 98. Which 98 disc do I download into my Compaq XP, and how do I install it? Anyone know?. Thanks. RIchard (richardlukin@rcn.com).
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pura mierda
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how should make bootble cd frm xp or window vista
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i need a boot disk for my comp cause a virus got into it and the windows keeps reseting and it wont run in safe mode ether and im using a laptop to find out where to get a format boot disk also i need help cause i dont like laptops till my comp is gone and sold when its fixed up fully.
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I've been working to resolve a computer problem using Microsoft tech support. They told me to buy a windows xp pro upgrade disk and I did. But when we tried to do the fix, they said I had to boot from the cd and my computer won't do this. So they said I had to fix that problem and call them back. I found this site with google but I AM A COMPLETE COMPUTER IDIOT so I have no idea which window or which disk image or which diskette I should use much less how to actually use one. Can someone please email me some info that even a 3rd grader can understand cause that is about the level of my expertise. Thank you for your time.
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Send me an email
and i will help you out!
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thaks!
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will someone help me, iv booted up and then get stuck wit dos,the options are there for me to choose 1 to 4 and it just loads on option 1 which is the help menu which i cant use wit keyboard or anything i just watch the timer count down to zero and it loads the help menu and thats it im so FRUSTRATED, could some1 reply asap iv been scratchn my head tryn to figure this out for days plzzzzzzzzzzz help me im beggin some1 missing usiing WinMe
Re: How to create a boot disk
ref: On March 23rd, 2008 Blain
Questions
What are you trying to do?
Is your keyboard connected and functional?
Are you booting up with a boot disk?
If so What are the 4 menu items
If your keyboard is functional then the cursor keys on the keyboard should allow you to toggle up and down the 4 menu items.
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OK,
So now the boot disk is in my laptop and I have an A:\>. Now what??
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Hi all, I am hoping that some of you techno's can really help me out with an old problem.
My partner has an old Compaq lte 5280 laptop pc, it has given her a wonderful 10+ years service.
It was purchased second hand and did not come along with any setup disk or accompanying software, how it has survived the lifetime it did is a modern day wonder.
Most recently i have been asking my G/F to back up all of her files,this, she failed to do and now is unable to boot up her laptop, it gets a little past the windows 98 splash screen then states that
Code:
invalid V x D dynamic link call to device number 3, service b.
Your windows configuration is invalid, run the windows set up programme again to correct this problem. Press any key to continue.....
Now, from my limited knowledge, i believe this may be a video driver?
I am able to get into a). the Bios settings and B). safe mode
I Have a windows 98 start up disk, but from another PC that met it's maker a while ago, I expect some of you may tell me to fling it, but i believe if there is hope, then their is a way.
What i am asking is there anything that i could do to regain access to this old dinosaur?
P.S, working with a 3.5" floppy disk, so unable to use anything on CD's ;o)
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I am planning to buy Eee PC. Wonder if I can boot MS DOS and use my old DOS Database program.
If anybody can give step by step instructions, it will be a Great Help.
Thankx
Ron
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Remember this are boot disks not the full systems, and don´t work in the way You try to use.
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I have an older dell computer that i would like to install 95 or 98 but this computer don't have a floppy and i have tried everything but no luck what to do ?
How to make changes in a bootdisk iso or make own
I need to enlarge ramdrive capacity from 2MB to 4MB and add one more file to Win98_bootdisk.iso
I can make suitable changes in config.sys and autoexec.bat after unpacking iso but how make bootable iso back?
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i need a boot disk for my comp cause a virus got into it and the windows keeps reseting and it will not run in safe mode ether, i lost my disks that came with the pc. will need XP home. im using a laptop to find out where to get the boot info and disks. Please please help me!
Thanx
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thank a lot for the useful instructions.
Bootdisk for ALone in the Dark
Hi!
I am trying to get the game Alone in the Dark to work on my Xp windows pc, but after trying so many different bootdisks, I am starting to give up. Will it ever be possible to run this game again? I do have the original cd's of AITD 1, 2 and 3. I am running Xp, which boot should I download to get this to work?
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Can I boot the Windows XP Professional Boot Disks via USB?
I need some help with this one, I have Vista and well..I hate it, I want to put Windows XP Professional on here but I don't have any blank CD's to make into boot disks and I am using a Laptop. Is it possible to boot all the EXE files from my USB Flash Drive to install Windows XP Professional SP2?
Let me know if it is please, if not..direct me to a place I can just download the application to install Windows XP Professional SP2 onto my system without clean installing it.
Thank you,
Damien
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I bought a used computer that has dual startup. Windows Xp or Freespire. I know nothing of computers and always just use Windows. My power supply went out and I had to get a new one, which I did and installed. The power works but now it wants a boot disk.
The guy that sold me the computer moved. He didnt give me any boot disk. I see on here how to make a boot disk but I only have a CD Drive on my computer- there is nowhere to put a floppy disk.
I just need to get this working. Someone told me I have to buy Windows XP all over again..is this true? There has GOT to be a better/easier way......help please.
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I keep getting an error message when I attempt to create the "A" drive disks. I keep getting: "Disk error on track 0, head 0. Sector not found." I bought two packages of brand new disks, same thing happened on both brands (Maxcell, Office Depot).
Suggestions please.
Thank you,
John
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