Bootable Vista DVD?

Discussion in 'Software' started by mcadam, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. mcadam

    mcadam Major Amnesia

    Trying to backup my Vista DVD by creating a bootable DVD but having no such luck.

    Have been using Nero Express and the boot dvd function doesn't seem to be working properly - I can get all files on the DVD but it doesn't make it a bootable DVD as the computer tries to boot from DVD but then fails and continues loading Windows as normal.

    Something obvious I'm missing?
     
    mcadam, Feb 18, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi McA

    Could you convert the Vista DVD to ISO format then burn from ISO, this should keep it bootable.

    My spare copies of Vista are all in ISO format and not had issues in burning them to bootable DVDs, I dont use Nero though as I had too many issues with it an ISOs, so use CDBurnerXP and burn at x4 speed.
     
    DavidGP, Feb 18, 2008
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  3. mcadam

    mcadam Major Amnesia

    Have given this a try, will let you know how it goes :)
     
    mcadam, Feb 19, 2008
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  4. mcadam

    mcadam Major Amnesia

    Nope failed, will try the cd burner you suggested.
     
    mcadam, Feb 19, 2008
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