Win XP boot diskette

[Steven F.]

Where do I go (in XP) to create the Windows XP boot diskette that I didn't
bother to create when I installed XP?
I can only find how to create a "DOS" boot disk, but I don't think it is the
same thing.

 

[S.Sengupta]

'How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks'
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];310994

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[John Barnett MVP]

The windows xp cd is bootable so you don't create a boot diskette like you
did in other versions.
You can, however, create an emergency boot disk that will boot you to the
windows xp desktop. For details on creating this diskette visit my website
http://freespace.virgin.net/john.freelanceit/index.htm
Click on the WinXPFaq button and take a look at question 10

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard
Against Being Unable to Start Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314079

The Windows XP installation CD is also a "startup disk" or ERD
and contains the tools necessary to perform repairs.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Where do I go (in XP) to create the Windows XP boot diskette that I didn't
| bother to create when I installed XP?
| I can only find how to create a "DOS" boot disk, but I don't think it is the
| same thing.

 

[S.Sengupta]

See also:-

HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition with Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q305595

How to Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard Against Being
Unable to Start Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314079

But Windows XP CD is bootable and will give you access to the Recovery
Console and Repair Installation features.

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Guest]

I recommend you to use Win98SE's or Ghost's booting file for 2.5" diskett, or
CD booting image.

I arranged for you to download from ;
http://free.zerohosting.co.kr, or
http://free.zerohosting.co.kr/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=4

 

[Alex Nichol]

Where do I go (in XP) to create the Windows XP boot diskette that I didn't
bother to create when I installed XP?
I can only find how to create a "DOS" boot disk, but I don't think it is the
same thing.

It is. And is only useful for booting a basic DOS so as to do something
like run a BIOS flash (It does not know NTFS and has no DOS external
commends). For any more extensive DOS, a Win98 startup floppy is
better. For maintenance of XP you boot the CD to the r repair mode