How to Clean Install Windows with non-bootable Windows CD

gregrocker said:

Burn another XP w/SP3 CD ($2 for 5 quality CD's on the wall rack at Walgreens) with ImgBurn at 4x speed, boot it to full-format your partition in the desired space.

If it requires SATA drivers insert them as shown here: SATA Drivers - Load in Windows XP Setup on Dual Boot

Thanks, I know I can burn another CD, when the CDs I ordered arrive, and I know how to load the F6 drivers.

At this point in time, I've become interested in being able to boot from a USB floppy and then changing directories to get to the SATA CD/DVD drive on this Intel DX58SO board.

I think it's just a matter of starting with a good bootable floppy and adding the necessary drivers, and editing the config.sys and autoexec.bat files.

It's been a couple of decades since I've played around with editing DOS commands, so my recollection leaves a bit to be desired. However, I think I'm getting close to a solution, because I have the bootable floppy looking for the CD/DVD drive. I'm not sure I have the correct drivers or the correct syntax in the config.sys and autoexec.bat files yet. It's a trial and error approach. DOS syntax that worked for DOS 6.22 likely won't be entirely correct on a bootable floppy made in Win 7. The config.sys and autoexec.bat files are hidden and you must disable hiding protected files under folder options. Also, both of those files are blank when you open them with an editor.

I may post something on the Intel support community forum to inquire about a driver for the ICH10 six port SATA controller. It may not be able to load under DOS, because I got an error that indicated as such. I didn't know if I had the wrong driver or the wrong syntax.

I don't know that it can or can't be done yet. I suspect it can be done.

Regards

Ztruker said:

You can also create a bootable USB Flash drive (4GB or larger) to install Windows 7 from.

1. Download and run Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3
2. Select Windows 7 from the first drop down list, all the way to the bottom
3. Select the downloaded Windows 7 iso file
4. Select your USB flash drive
5. Click Create

For techies or folks who work on computers: Create Windows 7 Universal ISO With All Editions Selection On Install with ei.cfg Removal Utility.
This will fit on a 6GB flash drive or can be burned to a DVD.

That's an interesting utility. I'd like to load my Win XP Pro x64 iso, but I don't see a Win XP installer. Would one of the other or non-Linux based software work with the Win XP iso?

Regards

The last one I heard that worked best is Win2Flash USB video but I read recently they've bundled spyware into the download so be on guard during install for tricky sneaks, run free SUPERAntiSpyware scan afterwards, which is a good practice anyway - just don't let it start with Windows unless you buy it.

gregrocker said:

The last one I heard that worked best is Win2Flash USB video but I read recently they've bundled spyware into the download so be on guard during install for tricky sneaks, run free SUPERAntiSpyware scan afterwards, which is a good practice anyway - just don't let it start with Windows unless you buy it.

My internet security software blocks the web download indicating it's a known troublemaker.

This is what they indicate:

As an add-on to your applications, and completely free to you, BrowserSafeguard protects your internet connection from unwanted and malicious activities. This is ad-supported software and you will see offers from some of our partners. You are not required to install any of these additional offers to complete your installation.

I'm not interested in the BrowserSafeguard. I can't tell if you can install the Win2Flash utility without BrowserSafeguard.

Are you not able to deselect the crapware during install as must be done with most freeware downloads anyway? You don't need to proceed until you're sure it's unchecked or declined.

This is the thread where I read about Win2Flash being superceded by another app: http://www.komku.org/2013/07/winsetu...l#.UlCDlFIVefw

There are many other options searching create xp flash stick installer - Google Search

gregrocker said:

Are you not able to deselect the crapware during install as must be done with most freeware downloads anyway? You don't need to proceed until you're sure it's unchecked or declined.

This is the thread where I read about Win2Flash being superceded by another app: WinSetupFromUSB - The Simplest Way to Install Windows XP From USB Flash Drive

There are many other options searching create xp flash stick installer - Google Search

I realized after I posted that I clicked on an ad link by mistake and got the browsersafeguarder download link due to my error. But, I then went to the correct download links and they are all blocked with warnings from my internet security software. So, I don't think I'll download the Win2Flash program.

I'll do the Google search for the "create xp flash stick installer."

Thanks for the info.

Regards

Ztruker said:

Good info here: Easiest way to install Windows with a USB flash drive - Liliputing

That's very good info. I'm in the process of giving it a try. The process of creating the bootable USB is very slow at transferring the files from the CD to the USB.

Thanks