Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 Disc (Easy CD and DVD Creator 6) (Windows 2000/XP/2003)

	Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 Disc (Easy CD and DVD Creator 6)

Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 Disc (Easy CD and DVD Creator 6) (TTID #311)
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Author: TACKtech Team

Views: 234,843 / Created: February 7, 2004

Note: Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator 6 6.1.1.7 was using in this example.

- Visit Roxio

To slipsteam an OS:
- View Slipstreaming Windows 2000, XP SP1/SP1a/SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP1/SP2 (TTID #295)

If you encounter any problems:
- View Slipstreaming and Bootable Disc FAQ's (TTID #313)

Preparation
Note: Skip this section if you have slipstreamed your OS using TTID #295.
The following items are required: A copy of the original Windows CD/DVD or ISO. A copy of the Boot Files (Downloaded Below). A minimum of 1GB available hard disk space for CD's. A minimum of 5GB available hard disk space for DVD's.
Create a folder called OS on your hard drive (C: is used in this example). In this folder create two sub-folder called BOOT, and ROOT.
Copy the entire Windows 2000/XP/2003 CD (or extract the ISO) into folder ROOT.

Boot Files
Note: This section is required.
1.) Download boot file. (bootfiles-from-tacktech-website.zip ~1.34KB) 2.) Extract the BootSector file (boot.ima) from bootfiles-from-tacktech-website.zip into the folder C:\OS\BOOT

Using Easy CD and DVD Creator 6
Note: Links to regarding Easy CD and DVD Creator 6 are found at the top of this article.
Start Easy CD and DVD Creator 6. Select File > New Project > Bootable Disc from the menu.
1.) Set Bootable Disc Type: to No Emulation. 2.) Click the << Advanced button. 3.) Set Load Segment: to 0x000. 4.) Set Sector Count: to 4. 5.) Press the Browse ... button.
Locate the BootSector file (boot.ima) in the folder C:\OS\BOOT. Click the Open button.
Click the OK button. Select File > Project Properties from the menu.
Enter in the Volume Label: - View Windows 2000 CD Labels (TTID# 269) - View Windows XP SP0 CD Labels (TTID#226) - View Windows XP SP1 CD Labels (TTID#283) - View Windows XP SP1a CD Labels (TTID#312) - View Windows XP SP2 CD Labels (TTID#342) - View Windows XP SP3 CD Labels (TTID#422) - View Windows 2003 Server RTM CD Labels (TTID#292) - View Windows 2003 Server SP1 CD Labels (TTID#355) - View Windows 2003 Server R2 Disc Labels (TTID#387) Set the File System to Joliet. Set the Physical format of CD to Mode 1: CDROM.
Click the Advanced tab. Enter MICROSOFT_CORPORATION in the Publisher Name:, and Prepared By:. Select Use original file date.
Click the File Filter tab. Select All Files. Uncheck Do not add Hidden files. Uncheck Do not add System files. Click the OK button.
Select all files and folders in the C:\OS\ROOT folder. Note: Some files are not show in the following image. Click the Add to project button. Click the Burn to disc button.
Select Record CD under Record Options. Select Disc-at-Once under Record Methods. Click OK button.
Wait for CD creation to finish. Click the OK button.
Process complete. You're done.

Revision History:

02.02.2004 - Converted Article for version Easy CD and DVD Creator 6. - Kevin
06.30.2004 - Updated to Windows 2003 Server. - Kevin
05.28.2005 - Added link to Windows 2003 Server SP1 CD Volume Labels. - Kevin
06.20.2007 - Update Article format and images. - Kevin

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Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 Disc (Easy CD and DVD Creator 6) (TTID #311)