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Old 10-28-2004, 01:55 PM   #1
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bootable CDs...

What I want to do is put diagnostic tests, for memory, hdd, etc., that are usually for floppies on to CDs.
I'm assuming that just dropping the floppy program on to a CD won't do the job, or would it?
How would I go about making bootable diagnostic CDs?
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Old 10-28-2004, 03:25 PM   #2
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Get the Freeware "Ultimate Boot CD" which is already loaded with programs. Then if you want to add more I beleive it explains how. Dave
http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fi...fid,8303,00.asp
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Old 10-28-2004, 03:28 PM   #3
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As long as the main file is an exe, you can create a file named AUTORUN.INI containing this:
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[autorun]
open=thisdir\thisprog.exe
Or, some burning programs have the ability to automatically create a bootable CD. I know nero does, and I believe InCD does as well.
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Old 10-28-2004, 08:34 PM   #4
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Try a google search for "creating bootable CD". At or near the top of the hit list is a good explanation of the steps.
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