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Windows 7 - 32-Bit BootSect

 
06-16-2010   #11


XP/7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Jonathan_King View Post
I only have the windows 7 64-bit disk. Where can i get the intall.ini file for the x86 version?
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06-16-2010   #12


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


do you mean install.wim?

you need the 32 bit installation disc.

What exactly are you trying to do ?

What do you have on your usb drive already ?

Depending on what you want , you may be able to use the boot.wim from the 32 repair disc

Download Windows 7 System Recovery Discs — The NeoSmart Files
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06-16-2010   #13


XP/7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SIW2 View Post
do you mean install.wim?

you need the 32 bit installation disc.

What exactly are you trying to do ?

What do you have on your usb drive already ?

Depending on what you want , you may be able to use the boot.wim from the 32 repair disc

Download Windows 7 System Recovery Discs — The NeoSmart Files
see my post here: 32-bit XP to Make USB to install 64-bit Win 7
I have a brand new machine without a DVD drive (I have an ext dvd drive but i can't seem to boot from it). I have an old XP SP3 laptop with a DVD drive, which i am trying to use to make a Windows 7 Install USB, but my XP is 32-bit and my Win 7 is 64-bit so I keep having problems.
Thanks,
*EQL*
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06-16-2010   #14


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


If you want to make a bootable flash from your oem dvd , use wintoflash - I suggest this version: 0.5.0013 beta

WinToFlash: Make a Bootable USB Installer for ...
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06-16-2010   #15


XP/7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SIW2 View Post
If you want to make a bootable flash from your oem dvd , use wintoflash - I suggest this version: 0.5.0013 beta

WinToFlash: Make a Bootable USB Installer for ...
Hmm.. I've tried that.. it didn't work. I'm starting to wonder if perhaps the computer I'm trying to install on is the problem? I don't understand why it would be.. but perhaps it is. Any way to tell? I keep getting the message:
"Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press any key"

Thanks for your help,
*EQL*
My System SpecsSystem Spec
06-16-2010   #16


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


That means it isn't being seen as bootable.

Is the oem dvd bootable ?

Have you tried copying the dvd as an iso to the HD ? Use this: ISO Recorder v 2

pick it up with an iso handler e.g. PowerISO 4.2 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com ( the free trial version will be fine ) and see if it says bootable at the bottom of the screen.
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06-16-2010   #17


XP/7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SIW2 View Post
That means it isn't being seen as bootable.

Is the oem dvd bootable ?

Have you tried copying the dvd as an iso to the HD ? Use this: ISO Recorder v 2

pick it up with an iso handler e.g. PowerISO 4.2 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com ( the free trial version will be fine ) and see if it says bootable at the bottom of the screen.
IMGBurn says it is..
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