Create A WinXP CD

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Wayne Wengert

My Windows XP Pro installation came from my MSDN Subscription DVD. I want to
do a Repair and I need a bootable WinXP CD. Can I just copy the contents of
the WINXP directory from the DVD and build a CD for this purpose?
 
Wayne,

See this FAQ from MSDN Subscribers site:

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Can I easily create CD-Rs from content delivered in my DVD subscription?

Yes, the content on the DVDs is organized in such a way that it is easy to
create your own CD-Rs from DVD. However, there are some things that must be
paid attention to:

a.. Keep the path identical. For example, if the path to Windows XP
Professional on a DVD is \English\WinXP\Pro\, be sure to put all of the
files on the CD-R in the same path.
b.. If there are any files in the root of the DVD, be sure to put them in
the root of your CD-R.
c.. The CD-R's volume label must match the DVD's volume label.
d.. CD-Rs can only be created and used in accordance with the MSDN Master
End-User License Agreement (EULA).
e.. CD-Rs are unsupported by Microsoft Technical Support.
Bootable CD images of operating systems are available on MSDN DVDs and from
MSDN Subscriber Downloads. It is highly recommended you use these ISO images
rather than try to create your own installation images.

[/excerpt]

Subscriptions Home: Frequently Asked Questions:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/faq/#dvd

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


My Windows XP Pro installation came from my MSDN Subscription DVD. I want to
do a Repair and I need a bootable WinXP CD. Can I just copy the contents of
the WINXP directory from the DVD and build a CD for this purpose?
 
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