32-Bit BootSect

[Demosthine]

Good Morning Everyone.

I am trying to install a copy of the 64-bit Windows 7 I bought from Digital River, but the laptop will not start from the DVD. I can open the ISO using PowerArchiver or Nero, as well as mounting the ISO using PowerArchiver or DaemonTools, so I know the archive checks out.

I am running the 32-bit version of Vista and am trying to put together the USB setup disk, but I can not find a 32-bit version of BootSect. I've spent several days searching the Internet trying to find a copy, to no success. Is anyone willing to eMail me a copy?

Alternately, I saw the thread about BCDEdit, but I do not find that on my Vista system. Is it on the market version of the CD/DVD or is it part of the actual OS? I have a pre-built system from HP, so I only have their semi-retarded "Recovery Disks."

Any help is greatly appreciated. I know a ton of people have had this problem with Digital River. I wish I had have know beforehand, especially since they have been less than helpful.

Thanks.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Welcome to SF!

Did you follow this tutorial for creating a bootable DVD?

~Jonathan

 

[SIW2]

Here you go - rt click the .zip >Properties>Unblock>Apply>OK.





Download



Rt click the .zip -Extract All - then copy bootsect.exe into Windows\System32 on your Vista system .

You won't need to change directory to it in cmd as it opens at System32 by default.

You already have bcdedit in Vista - look in the same place Windows\System32 folder

Have fun.

 

[Demosthine]

I did not attempt the Student D/L tutorial, as I received the actual ISO, not a "box" file.

Thank you SIW2. Hopefully that file will get me up and running. This has been a real pain trying to get this working.

Take care.

 

[SIW2]

If you want to run the installer from usb stick - there are free programs that will transfer from an .iso to usb for you , like this one:Click here to download usb/dvd tool

Microsoft Store: How to use usb/dvd tool


Or if you already have the installation dvd - transfer from dvd to bootable usb with this: WinToFlash0.5.0013 beta

WinToFlash : Video Make a Bootable USB Installer with WinToFlash

WinToFlash - Install Windows from usb - Home page

 

[Demosthine]

I appreciate all the help. With the file from SIW2, it was a very quick and simple. I appreciate it.

Scott

 

[SIW2]

You're welcome.

 

[eql2006]

how did you add the bootsec to your USB?

Hi, can you explain how you were able to add the 32-bit bootsec to your USB? I'm having trouble doing it and the programs that were suggested don't work.
Thanks,
EQL

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try this: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/55304-creating-2-os-thumb-drive.html

 

[eql2006]

Try this: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/55304-creating-2-os-thumb-drive.html

thx i'll try it
*EQL*

 

[eql2006]

Try this: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/55304-creating-2-os-thumb-drive.html

I only have the windows 7 64-bit disk. Where can i get the intall.ini file for the x86 version?
*EQL*

 

[SIW2]

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

 

[eql2006]

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: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/91790-32-bit-xp-make-usb-install-64-bit-win-7-a.html
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 Win7 Install USB, but my XP is 32-bit and my Win 7 is 64-bit so I keep having problems.
Thanks,
*EQL*

 

[SIW2]

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 ...

 

[eql2006]

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*

 

[SIW2]

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.

 

[eql2006]

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..
*EQL*

 

[altare]

thanks a lot for the file

 

[SuperWRM]

thanks SIW2 for the file

 

[DBS7]

Hi everyone, i'm having a similar problem, but not quite the same. I have a laptop with Win7 64bit, and from this laptop i'm trying to make a bootable usb with Win7 x86 (32 bit) with the windows 7 USB tool (the one you download from microsoft) to install it in another laptop. Well, at the end of the bootable usb making process with the tool, i get the message "Files copied successfully. However we were unable to make the USB device bootable. If you need assistance with bootsect, please click..". So, i went to the online help and they say this may be due to the fact that there's no bootsect.exe in the usb tool install folder, but i checked and it is there. What's the problem, how do i get to make my usb bootable?