Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Using Grub4Dos

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    Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Using Grub4Dos

    Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Using Grub4Dos

    How to Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Pen Drive or External Hard Disk Using Grub4Dos
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    How to Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Pen Drive/Hard Disk Using Grub4Dos


    Requirements:

    1. MultibootISO > Install Grub4Dos easily into USB Flash Drive/External Hard Disk
    Get it here: Boot Multiple ISO from USB (MultiBoot USB) | USB Pen Drive Linux
    or here: YUMI - Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) | USB Pen Drive Linux
    2. Windows 7 System Repair Disc - How to Create Windows 7 System Repair Disc
    3. Notepad++ > To edit menu.lst
    Get it here:Notepad++ | Download Notepad++ software for free at SourceForge.net
    or here: Download Notepad++ 5.6.8 - FileHippo.com



    Lets Start

    Step 1: Follow this tutorial to create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc.

    Step 2: Convert the Repair Disc into an ISO file. To avoid confuse later, we rename the file as w7repairdisc.iso in this tutorial. There are many ways to convert a CD into ISO file, Google it "Convert CD to ISO". Alternatively, you can use Format Factory.

    Step 3: Run MultibootISO, install MultibootISO into your USB Storage Device(ie.pendrive, External Hard Disk). This will install Grub4dos in USB Storage.

    Step 4: Copy w7repairdisc.iso into your USB Storage.

    Step 5: Look for the file menu.lst in your pendrive/External Hard Disk, edit it with Notepad++.
    Add in the below command line:
    Code:
    title Windows 7 System Repair Disc
find --set-root /w7repairdisc.iso
map /w7repairdisc.iso (hd32)
map --hook
root (hd32)
chainloader (hd32)
    If you have no idea where to insert the above command line, just insert it at the end of the file.

    Done. The pendrive is ready to boot & run Windows 7 System Repair Disc.

    If you are confused and don't know how to edit menu.lst, then, open it with Notepad++, delete all the command lines and replace by the following command lines. Save the file and exit.

    Code:
    timeout 30
root=(hd0,0)
color NORMAL HIGHLIGHT HELPTEXT HEADING
splashimage=(hd0,0)/splash.xpm.gz
foreground=FFFFFF
background=0066FF 
 
title Windows 7 System Repair Disc
find --set-root /w7repairdisc.iso
map /w7repairdisc.iso (hd32)
map --hook
root (hd32)
chainloader (hd32)

       Note
    There are 2 types of Windows 7 Repair Disc - 32 bit & 64 bit. Windows 7 32 bit can only create 32 bit Repair Disc and too can only be used to restore 32 bit system image. This same with 64 bit System Repair Disc.



    Boot from Pendrive
    Restart the computer. Configure BIOS to boot from Pendrive/External Hard Disk.
    A boot menu will appear. You will be able to see the boot option Windows 7 System Repair Disc.
    Use arrow key on keyboard to select Windows 7 System Repair Disc and press enter.


    About Menu.lst
    Menu.lst is a boot menu of Grub4Dos. After install MultibootISO into pendrive/External Hard Disk, it support for booting many OS or programs. There are many entries ready made by default after installing MultibootISO. You may delete any of the entries if you don't need them.

    For more info about MultiBootISO, please visit: Boot Multiple ISO from USB (MultiBoot USB) | USB Pen Drive Linux


    Advantages of using Grub4Dos
    By using Grub4Dos, many other bootable OS or Softwares (ie, Linux, Ubuntu, Ultimate Boot CD, Partition Wizard...) are supported in one single pendrive/External Hard Disk. To view the list of supported software, you may refer the official site of MultiBootISO. If the bootable software you owned is not listed, doesn't mean it is not supported.

    For example, you can install Windows 7 within the same USB Pen Drive or External Hard Disk too (Read here). With Grub4Dos, you can make your USB become a Super System Maintenace & Emergency Rescue Tools. (i.e, recover/copy files when Windows cannot startup/lost partition/formated partition, reset or recover system/windows password, testing tools)

    Below are some of the highly recommended bootable software for System Maintenance & Emergency Rescue Tools:

    1. Partition Wizard - Site - Download
    2. Hiren's Boot CD - Site1 - Site2 - Download
    3. Ultimate Boot CD - Site - Download (scroll down at link to download from within "Mirror Sites" list)
    4. AntiVirus Rescue Disk (ie, AVG, Bitdefender, Avira) - Link
    5. Windows 7 Installation DVD - Tutorial








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  2. Anomaly
    Posts : 30
    Windows 7
       New #1

    This worked great for me.

    It would be great if you could provide the info to use the Macrium Reflect Linux Recovery CD. I could multi boot it or the Windows 7 Recovery CD from the same thumb drive. All I need is the command line info to add to the menu list.
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  4. peterpallesen
    Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #2

    MultibootISO is no longer available from pendrivelinux. Alternatives require you to select a specific cd to copy to the pendrive. Howto probably needs to be updated accordingly.
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  5. xxxdannyxxx
    Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       New #3

    I couldnt get the previous version of YUMI to multiboot but will try again with this new version.I already have the win7 installer on a USB so can access the repair console from there.

    Danny
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  6. mjb
    Posts : 43
    Windows 7 & XP
    Thread Starter
       New #4

    This tutorial is written for MultibootISO.exe series, which is based on Grub 1.
    And MultiBootISO.exe is not supported anymore by the author.

    Newer Version of Grub 2 (YUMI) is replacing MultiBootISO.exe.

    If you do like to use (Grub1) MultiBootISO.exe 1.4.8 (the version describe in this tutorial), you can download it here:
    MultiBootISOs-v1.4.8.exe

    Additional related notes of this tutorial has been expanded in another similar (tutorial). Please visit:
    Install Windows 7 from USB Pen Drive Using Grub4Dos
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  7. JackOfAllTrades
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       New #5

    I'm stuck on step 5


    Here's my situation, my laptop has crashed and i want to use the usb recovery method. Problem is I first need to create one, I have the recovery ISO at work but cant burn it on a CD, my only option is usb. I have tried the method stated above but I'm stuck on step 5 cause the bootle usb didnt create a menu.lst file. So I'm not sure what to do next and I'm not sure what folder to place the ISO file? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!
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  8. mjb
    Posts : 43
    Windows 7 & XP
    Thread Starter
       New #6

    JackOfAllTrades said:
    Here's my situation, my laptop has crashed and i want to use the usb recovery method. Problem is I first need to create one, I have the recovery ISO at work but cant burn it on a CD, my only option is usb. I have tried the method stated above but I'm stuck on step 5 cause the bootle usb didnt create a menu.lst file. So I'm not sure what to do next and I'm not sure what folder to place the ISO file? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!
    Try YUMI
    YUMI - Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) | USB Pen Drive Linux
    After running YUMI, at step 2 inside the program of YUMI,
    choose the last option:
    Try an Unlisted ISO
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  10. yax
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 64 Home,Windows 7 Ultimate
       New #7

    Excellent tutorial, i have gone through all the steps, booted up on my flash, but am getting a "file not found" error message.I am on win 64.tnx for any advice
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  11. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #8

    Hello yax, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Try now. :)
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  12. majabuu360
    Posts : 9
    windows 7
       New #9

    Computer won't start. Tried multiple solutions. has more details on my problem)
    so im stuck the multi or the yummi I both installed. Now that may be my first problem i used them to install window installer onto the usb. Was there something else I was suppose to install? I have the same computer issue with not being able to load my computer. So I have yummi on the usb and connect it to the damaged computer. And go thorugh the option of windows installer. Which takes me to the startup reapir area. in one of these pictures i can get to the system restore area but nothing works. And then get asked for a dvd or final dvd. I just want to use my computer i dont care about the files please help
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