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Saint
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I have a CDRW writer, how to do it ?
So that i can boot into my PC at DOS prompt.
So that i can boot into my PC at DOS prompt.
How to create bootable CD for windows 2000
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the creation of a bootable CD for Windows 2000, focusing on methods to achieve this and the reasons behind wanting to boot into a DOS prompt. It includes technical suggestions, personal preferences, and potential applications of DOS.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the process of creating a bootable CD using a CDRW writer to access a DOS prompt.
- Another suggests using Nero for creating bootable CDs but admits to not having tried it themselves.
- A participant recommends integrating a service pack into the original files before creating the bootable CD, providing a link for further information.
- It is mentioned that changing the boot sequence in BIOS may be necessary to boot from the CD drive first.
- One participant describes a method of transferring the contents of a floppy boot disk to a CD-R using burning software.
- Another participant questions the need for a bootable CD, suggesting that reinstalling Windows and running a virus scan might be a solution to potential problems.
- Some participants express that there are various reasons for wanting to boot to a DOS prompt, including playing old DOS games or applications.
- There is a discussion on the difference between true DOS and DOS emulation in Windows, with concerns about performance for memory-intensive games.
- A participant shares a preference for using older tools like fdisk over modern software, citing personal habits.
- Links to additional resources on bootable CDs are provided by participants.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the necessity and methods for creating a bootable CD, with no consensus reached on the best approach or the reasons for needing DOS access.
Contextual Notes
Some methods discussed may depend on specific software capabilities and hardware configurations, and the discussion does not resolve the effectiveness of different approaches.
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Linchpin
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Nero can create bootable CD's, don't ask me how to do it though cause I have never tried. 
- #3
BoulderHead
Now would be a good time to...
..integrate a service pack into your original files prior to making the bootable CD;
http://www.duspinnst.com/bootcd.htm
..integrate a service pack into your original files prior to making the bootable CD;
http://www.duspinnst.com/bootcd.htm
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megashawn
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after doing that you may also have to change the boot sequence in bios so that it reads the cd drive first.
Seems like if you did this, then you could simply transfer the contents of a floppy boot disk to the cd-r.
You know, using Nero, or probably most any burn software, with your floppy boot disk in the A: drive (or whichever your's is), simply drag (select all and hold the left button down) the entire contents of the boot disk and drop it on the CD-r pane.
there's probably dozens of methods, here is a good site for ya:
http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/#whatis
Seems like if you did this, then you could simply transfer the contents of a floppy boot disk to the cd-r.
You know, using Nero, or probably most any burn software, with your floppy boot disk in the A: drive (or whichever your's is), simply drag (select all and hold the left button down) the entire contents of the boot disk and drop it on the CD-r pane.
there's probably dozens of methods, here is a good site for ya:
http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/#whatis
- #5
Dx
My question is why you want to do this, are you having problems bringing up your windows? if so then you need a boot disk so try bootdisk to find your boot app then to fix your problem try reinstalling windows and run a complete virus scan to doulbe check. You might have to do a total instal vs a clean one.
Increase the peace!
Dx
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megashawn
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Some people like to be able to boot up to a plain ole dos prompt believe it or not.
Perhaps to play old dos games or apps?
Perhaps to play old dos games or apps?
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Dx
Perhaps so but you don't need a boot disk to do that.
got to ->programs -> accesories ->cprompt
Dx
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megashawn
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but when you choose that route, your not running true dos, but actually an emulation.
More memory intense games could suffer a performance hit running in windows mode. Shouldn't be an issue with new pc's, but a computer running winXP with minimal ram emulating a dos prompt to play old wolf3d would definitely suffer.
Hey, who knows. DOS is handy to keep around, and some ppl are just ole school.
For example, I prefer an old fdisk program to any modern partition software. Don't know why really, I just do. Old habits.
More memory intense games could suffer a performance hit running in windows mode. Shouldn't be an issue with new pc's, but a computer running winXP with minimal ram emulating a dos prompt to play old wolf3d would definitely suffer.
Hey, who knows. DOS is handy to keep around, and some ppl are just ole school.
For example, I prefer an old fdisk program to any modern partition software. Don't know why really, I just do. Old habits.
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Dx
Nothing wrong with that!
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BoulderHead
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