SpeedTweaker Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 does anyone know how to make a bootable copy of windows xp home edition sp2. my original cd of windows xp looks kind of scratched and damaged but it still reads. I just dont want to have to spend another $200 dollars for a new windows xp cd. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 It's possible and I have done it before... but I don't remember what program I used... I'll look around... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTweaker Posted May 19, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 if you find the program let me know Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 I think I used ISOBuster to extract the boot data from the XP CD... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 If it's still readable, you can purchase WinImage and it will read the disk and create a .iso file. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 can't you copy it from cd to cd with Nero Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 I don't know if it would be bootable then or not... when I did mine I customized the XP installation though, so I couldn't just copy it Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 I copied a friends copy of Windows 98SE and it booted like a new one on a cleaned system with all the options Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 Use Alcohol 120% or Nero to copy the CD and it will be bootable. I've backed mine several times this way and I'm 100% sure about Alcohol 120% as it will copy anything and not care about copy protection. You can download SP2 for free from MS here: Service Pack 2 (this copy is larger than the update from microsoft, but it only installs what you need). If your original Windows XP CD is damaged to the point of not being able to complete a successful copy or allow you to create an iso, there is always MiniNova.org Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs1 Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 Not too sure we should be helping warez monkeys here.. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTweaker Posted May 19, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 i endend up using Alcohol 120%, it worked perfect. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno Posted May 19, 2005 CID Share Posted May 19, 2005 nero burning ROM you can choose a bootable disk thing as well. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cak46 Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 Worst comes to worst, you may be able to get replacement media from Microsoft. See the link below for details: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggr3 Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 i endend up using Alcohol 120%, it worked perfect. I use alcohol 7% when I can't get it to copy........after 7-8 cans I don't care....or even remember what I was doing ...so I just go to bed.. :haha: Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 SpeedTweaker use Alcohol 120% works perfect for me. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 Not too sure we should be helping warez monkeys here.. We aren't. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwt1953 Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 Worst comes to worst, you may be able to get replacement media Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTweaker Posted May 20, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 We aren't. In order for media copies to be a problem, you would need to recreate the hologram. The media is actually pretty worthless without a valid product ID that can be activated. so are you saying that I wont get the proper installation as of the original CD? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 so are you saying that I wont get the proper installation as of the original CD? No, I am not saying that. If you have the bits either on a hard drive, network share or CD along with your product ID, then you can install. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 SpeedTweaker, if you used Alcohol 120% to make an exact copy of your original disc, then you have an official backup. You should be able to do a fresh install or whatever you want with the disc now. There is no difference between the discs but appearence. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest helloimtim Posted May 20, 2005 CID Share Posted May 20, 2005 While it may be kinda cashy. I can not recomend nortons ghost 9.0 enough. You may need a dvd burner to put all the data on. That program just rocks. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cak46 Posted May 21, 2005 CID Share Posted May 21, 2005 While it may be kinda cashy. I can not recomend nortons ghost 9.0 enough. You may need a dvd burner to put all the data on. That program just rocks. Gotta love the Ghost. Best program I've found for backing up full systems and replicating "same hardware" hard drive installs! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4834-windows-xp-cd-copy/#findComment-49847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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