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is it possible to create a bootable windows DVD?Essentially, what I'd like to do is install windows (2k, XP or 7) into a HD, install a few programs, and when I satisfied with the system, copy everything onto a DVD, and then boot from said DVD from that point on. Is this doable? If yes, how?
If write access is needed, some files can be copied into a ramdrive.
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OZO Premium Member join:2003-01-17 |
OZO
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2012-Aug-18 3:06 am
If you satisfied with your current setup, you may copy everything into DVD (they called it backup). Then install a new system, run it, make a new backup copy, etc. Later on when you need to run one of the your backups - restore them on HD and boot from there. But you can't run them from read-only media. Windows doesn't allow it. And I doubt that you can run it (boot) from a ramdrive too. |
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said by OZO: But you can't run them from read-only media. Windows doesn't allow it. That sucks... And I doubt that you can run it (boot) from a ramdrive too.
I have an i-RAM, and that's the backup plan. |
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Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me. Premium Member join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30
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Win-PE or Bart-PE are the closest thing as there isn't really a Windows Live CD or DVD like you are talking about. How To Make Your Own Windows Live CD » www.makeuseof.com/tag/ho ··· live-cd/How to Create Windows 7 Live CD/DVD/USB » www.instantfundas.com/20 ··· usb.html |
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brianmcd Premium Member join:2000-09-06 Norristown, PA |
to aurgathor
I use VMWARE to create a stable base image of an OS.
I can then clone it as necessary to test new applications, or as my needs change. |
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to Doctor Olds
Will take a look at these to see if they work for me.
The goal is to create a system that is inherently impervious to any type of attack, malware, virus, operator error, etc.
One solution I came up with is to install everything onto an i-RAM, make an image of it with ghost, copy that image onto a DOS bootable DVD. After booting DOS from said DVD a batch file would re-image the i-RAM with Ghost, and then restart the system. This should work, but it's quite a few steps, plus the i-RAM can and do retain it's content, so I may also need to wipe it. |
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You don't have to accomplish that operationally, there are products that do it. Faronics Deep Freeze is one of the oldest around, there was also a Microsoft tool called Windows Steady State but it was discontinued. Some alternatives are cited here » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi ··· adyState |
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Maybe I'll try that first. However, personally, I have much more trust in a HW based solution. If I have a DVD in a drive that is not write capable, there's simply no way that the boot image can be modified. On the other hand, with a SW based solution there can be exploits, bugs, operator error, booting from another device, etc. |
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Pauly join:2004-05-29 canada |
Pauly
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2012-Aug-25 4:22 pm
my windows dvd is bootable from the factory, why isnt yours |
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Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me. Premium Member join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 |
said by Pauly:my windows dvd is bootable from the factory, why isnt yours Your DVD does not boot up a Live OS. It only boots an installer. |
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SipSizzurpFo' Shizzle Premium Member join:2005-12-28 Houston, TX |
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said by aurgathor:said by OZO: But you can't run them from read-only media. Windows doesn't allow it. That sucks... Yes it does suck. A read only OS is what the world has begged forever for. The problem is that it would deprive Microsoft a very primary revenue stream. WINDOWS ROTT !! |
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Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me. Premium Member join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30
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said by SipSizzurp:said by aurgathor:said by OZO: But you can't run them from read-only media. Windows doesn't allow it. That sucks... Yes it does suck. A read only OS is what the world has begged forever for. List of live CDs » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li ··· live_CDs |
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janderso1Jim MVM join:2000-04-15 Saint Petersburg, FL |
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You should try Win7PE. It runs from A DVD. » reboot.pro/index.php?sho ··· ic=12427 |
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