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Under what OS are you doing this?
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Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode.
Could not map drive partitions to the associated volume device objects: Access is denied.
I have wanted the same thing - the only thing is, though, they would probably charge more for the product, initially, because its flash media and not a CD, which can be made cheaply.
very nice, I used this way for my last vista install: http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!1665.entry
It worked great with my 180x patriot 8gb drive, much faster than installing from DVD!
The faster the usb stick, the better.
Know any easy ways to manipulate the install.wim file without vlite and WAIK? Wouldn't mind shrinking my base installs
OP method didn't work. the only way it worked was using kurtsh's guide using NTFS instead of Fat32 and bootsect /nt60 F: after xcopy.
Nope, your method doesn't use diskpart (or you fail mention it).
Hm, I've seemed to run into a problem.
Everything has gone great up until running "bootsect /nt60 F:" (F being my flash drive). I get the message:
Code:Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode. Could not map drive partitions to the associated volume device objects: Access is denied.
And that's it. No "Bootcode was successfully updated on all target volumes" afterwords like everyone else is getting. I'm doing this on a MacBook Pro, so I wonder if EFI has anything to do with it.
Getting this also. Is this a "succesful" message or does it mean it won't work?
Instead of copying from a DVD or a mounted image, just extract the ISO directly on the usb stick.
you know this is a lot easier to do with diskpart, imo. You don't need all this bootsect and xcopy nonsense. The only part that matters is (1) making the partition active and (2) formatting it from within Vista or 7 (formatting from XP won't work). Copying the files can be done any way you want as long as you get all of them and put them on the root of the device.
I won't guarantee that FAT32 works for everyone, but it has worked for me every time.
^^^then copy your files.
Won't UNetbootin work for simply making a USB stick bootable?
Cannot get this part to work. Keep getting the error message E:\boot\bootsect.exe is not a valid Win32 application and then drives says access is denied nothing else.You will get what looks to be an error, but ignore that. All you are interested in is if it says: Bootcode was successfully updated on all target volumes.Code:bootsect.exe /nt60 E:
???
Thats like 8 commands that need to be entered. Not exactly easier for someone that doesn't like the command line. My method is 4 simple commands and its done. So what exactly is easier about your method?
Like I said above, 4 really small simple command line commands and you are done. Not to hard.
Cannot get this part to work. Keep getting the error message E:\boot\bootsect.exe is not a valid Win32 application and then drives says access is denied nothing else.
Damn I bet you're right, that's it, Crap.I am getting the same error. It would seem this is because we are using x64 copies of windows 7 yet trying to set it up on a machine running an x32 copy of windows.
I am in the same boat however I do not know what to try next. I had tried getting a copy of the x32 bootsect.exe program but it didnt seem to work.
any elp would be greatly appreciated!
I'm using XP32 Pro, not Vista.Run the command line as Administrator. (right click > Run As Administrator)
Isn't it still trying to run a 64bit app in a 32bit command prompt?The bootsect.exe that you are running is the one you copy from the ISO/DVD to the flash drive, so the host OS should not matter.
Isn't it still trying to run a 64bit app in a 32bit command prompt?
bootsect /nt60 E:
F:
cd\boot
bootsect /nt60 g:
convert g: /fs:ntfs
My method actually works and is done all in one place without flashing "bootsects" or using arcane xcopy arguments. Don't be so sensitive to a little bit of criticism. Besides, I did say "IMO"
Also, you missed the point. None of the stuff in your guide is necessary. Formatting the device in Vista or later and making sure the partition is active are the only critical elements. It doesn't matter what method you use to format or copy the files. Shrug. Whatever works best for each person is what IS best for that person, but your method seems unnecessarily complex to me. To each their own. I only provided the cap of diskpart as ONE alternative example.
I was just trying to understand what you see In my method that is "complex". It takes 4 incredibly simple commands and its done. Your method would take more time with more commands. xcopy arcane? lol...
or you can use the method listed by Sabrewulf, so you won't need bootsect
Sabrewulf's method only works when formatting on a windows vista or later machine. All the working laptops in my house are all running XP so unfortunately I need another way.
I'm already shopping for an external DVD burner....