I would like to make a custom boot disc that is very simple to the user. All it would do is restore an image from 6 DVDs to a hard drive. The only options I would like the user to see is: 1) format drive 2) restore drive 3) exit I would like to create this menu and all sub menus that I see fit. I have seen UBCD but it is too complicated for the people I know. I would like to use Driveimage XML and have it read the discs one at a time to restore the drive. Any suggestions?
posted by CodeMonkey on Nov 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Windows XP Home machine goes blue screen on boot. I'd like to fix it without reinstalling. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by DarkForest on Nov 21, 2009 - 20 answers

While attempting to remove a virus from my in-laws Windows XP Home machine, I have now made it so that it boots to the login screen, and when you click on a username, it logs in and immediately logs my back out, leaving me at the login screen. Oh noes. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Sep 6, 2009 - 19 answers

Am I insane?: Dual Boot/XP Pro (both)/ move to a smaller drive/ FREE!? [more inside]
posted by CodeMonkey on Jul 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me install Windows XP with a (non-bootable) installation CD! [more inside]
posted by sah on Apr 13, 2009 - 7 answers

My computer is having a hardware issue when booting... I think. [more inside]
posted by logicpunk on Mar 4, 2009 - 14 answers

I have an Intel iMac, and have partitioned off a Boot Camp drive that contains Windows XP. Is there any way to restart the computer into Windows without having to hold down the Alt key? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Dec 31, 2008 - 12 answers

I need to uninstall Ubuntu, but I'm confused by the uninstallation of GRUB on the Super GRUB Disk. Help! [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Mar 2, 2008 - 4 answers

NTLDR is missing! YIKES! [more inside]
posted by D Dear on Dec 26, 2007 - 17 answers

Can't boot PC, getting "FDC Failure". [more inside]
posted by signal on Nov 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Sony Vaio VGN-B88GP (OS is XP) won't start. No little lights... just nothing. We've all established anthing Sony is garbage and it would be great if you would note this is not my question. [more inside]
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har on Jul 15, 2007 - 9 answers

Ubuntu ate my WinXP via Grub: help me induce vomiting? [more inside]
posted by onshi on May 9, 2007 - 16 answers

Can XP Pro be installed on & booted to from an external USB HD - from different computers - without too much complicated adjustment? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Feb 12, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm trying to find a "lost" tweak that automatically used XP's "lock workstation" feature on boot. [more inside]
posted by Ekim Neems on Dec 22, 2006 - 9 answers

I’ve got a new 400gb drive heading my way, plus a free copy of Vista. What is the best way to rebuild my system, with XP, Vista sharing files etc. with maybe a little Ubuntu thrown in? There’s [more inside]
posted by nazca on Dec 18, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I return my Windows XP computer to its original speed after goofing up the Prefetch folder? [more inside]
posted by jordanian2 on Sep 18, 2006 - 14 answers

Can I dual boot from an XP drive that came from older (dead) computer? [more inside]
posted by DZ-015 on Jul 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Why does my Windows XP installation not only boot when I turn Bootlog mode on? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Jun 28, 2006 - 4 answers

How do I recover Windows XP Pro boot record (MBR)? Scenario: Partitioned HD for Linux, Rebooted in XP ok, Reboot, install Linux and grub, reboot no Grub or XP. Ran XP Disc - Recovery Console (see extended explaination) [more inside]
posted by bloodniece on Jun 1, 2006 - 22 answers

I was messing around with nlite and ended up making some sort of change to my computer that I just can't figure out. All is basically well except for one thing--- Every time I boot the computer the first menu says something like "Press 'R' for Standard System Recovery Options " and then Press 'F' for reformmting the drive and Q to quit if i hit R i go to the recovery utility HAVEN'T tried F for obvious reasons and Q seems to read the boot ini file. when i hit Q, my normal boot process works and All is OK. However all subsequent reboots give me that same R, F and Q menu and I'd like to get back to just booting in to Windows. Can anyone offer some advice as to how to tell the computer that all is well? i wouldn't want a family member to reboot the computer and select the wrong option. I'm running Windows XP MCE.
posted by swisscheez on Oct 28, 2005 - 7 answers