I want to boot from a CD, but the CD I have won't boot. I am wondering what type of file is needed to boot from? It is a .ini, or boot.cfg, etc... Also, does it have to be in a certain directory on the CD, any specifications, etc...
2006-06-05 11:28:57 · 5 answers · asked by irsmart123123 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I already know that my BIOS is set to boot from the CD, but What type of file does it boot from, and Where do the files have to be?
2006-06-05 11:35:55 · update #1
the cd has to have the boot files in the root folder, when you make it you have to make it a bootable cd, it will copy the boot files it needs from your system, make a boot partitoin, and creates boot.ini. and 2 other boot files with them
2006-06-05 12:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by butchell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to use the "delete" key or "esc" to access the bios. Look closely as it may be an F-Key other than one of the above. Once in the bios...look at the boot order and make sure your CDROM is first up. Save and exit. Insert the CD and the system should give you a few seconds to press any key to boot from your CD. Be careful not to change anything you are not sure of, as it could render the system inoperable.
2006-06-05 11:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by jinx4swag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cd is NOT BOOTABLE! dont even try. Wondering why you want to boot from cd anyway! If your system is running okay you have no reason too! Explain why you want it to boot and what cd it is.
2006-06-05 13:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to bootdisk.com. download the os boot u need to a floopy.
Tada prob solved.
2006-06-05 11:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by akittyliquor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pause/break at your post(the black screen that appears before your system go to desktop)..then enter the BIOS ..find option name boot device(or something)..from there u can choose what type of device you want to boot(choose cd.rom)
2006-06-05 11:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by mierul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋