Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 ISO (WinISO 5.3) (Windows 2000/XP/2003)

	Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 ISO (WinISO 5.3)

Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 ISO (WinISO 5.3) (TTID #326)
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Author: TACKtech Team

Views: 219,992 / Created: March 14, 2004

Note: WinISO v5.3 was using in this example.

- Download WinISO (Limited Version)
- Purchase WinISO ($30 USD)
- View Additional Information
- Visit WinISO Computing Inc.

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 or ISO. A copy of the Bootable ISO (Downloaded Below). A minimum of 1GB available hard disk space for CD's.
Create a folder called OS on your hard drive (C: is used in this example). In this folder create two sub-folder called ROOT.
Copy the entire Windows 2000/XP/2003 CD (or extract the ISO) into folder ROOT.

Bootable ISO
Note: This section is required.
Download the blank Bootable ISO. (bootable.iso ~64KB) Note: In this example the blank Bootable ISO is saved to C:\My ISO's and was not renamed. The blank Bootable ISO can be saved to a alternate folder and named differently.

Using WinISO
Note: Links to regarding WinISO are found at the top of this article.
Start WinISO. Select File > Open from the menu. -OR- Click the Open button on the toolbar.
Locate the Bootable ISO you downloaded. Click the Open button.
Select File > Properties... from the menu.
- Select the Joliet CD-ROM file system option. - Click the OK button.
Select Actions > Set CD-label name from the menu.
Enter in the CD-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)
- Open My Computer. - Locate the folder C:\OS\ROOT. - Select everything in the folder and drag it to the Filename panel.
Select File > Save from the menu. -OR- Click the Save button on the toolbar. WARNING: The ISO will not boot if you select Save As....
Wait for the ISO to be saved.
Process complete. You're done.

Revision History:

03.14.2004 - Article written. - 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. - Kevin
06.04.2014 - Fixed Misspellings. - Travis

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Creating bootable Windows 2000/XP/2003 ISO (WinISO 5.3) (TTID #326)