I reformated and installed windows, updated it, instaled all the drivers I need, few necesary programs etc. Now I would like to back it all up on a bootable DVD so that next time I dont have to go through all the hassle. I used to have a program that could do it but I cant remember what was it called anymore. So if anyone knows such a program, prefereably free, please help me out.
I keep all my backup drivers and essential programs on a data dvd burned using nero. Not sure how I'd backup the windows service packs.
Symantec Ghost?
It's not free, but it does the job.
It's not free, but it does the job.
Thanks maybe next timeSenorToenails wrote:
Symantec Ghost?
It's not free, but it does the job.
Ive done it with Paragon Hard Disk Menanger 2008...
Fully updated windows with all the drivers and maybe 10ish essential programs. It all fit on to one DVD. And since its uncompressed apperently its like lighting when using - takes around 10 minutes to boot it up !!!!!
Your best best is to learn how to slipstream windows. It is a way to create a bootable windows installer with all the service packs already installed. You can even add your drivers as well.
Check out nLite: http://www.nliteos.com/ as it is easily the best tool for created slipped installs.
Check out nLite: http://www.nliteos.com/ as it is easily the best tool for created slipped installs.
Thats something similar to the program I used. As far as I can see, the advantage of nLite is that you can make a bootable CD any time you want. The program I used makes a replica of your system as it is at that point. It wouldnt make much sense to do it unless its right after fresh install and update.ReTox wrote:
Your best best is to learn how to slipstream windows. It is a way to create a bootable windows installer with all the service packs already installed. You can even add your drivers as well.
Check out nLite: http://www.nliteos.com/ as it is easily the best tool for created slipped installs.
I updated windows, deleted the downloaded updates (haven't uninstalled of course), installed all the drivers and than installed the "must have" programs like winamp, fraps, utorrent, vlan, Java, keyboard+mouse setups, TS, firefox and addons etc etc, untill I got to about 4GBs and than made a DVD from it.
But I will probably make a up-to-date windows CD with that nLite, thanks.
It's a great program, even does the same for Vista. I have a bootable CD with XP_SP2, all my drivers, and the installers for those needed programs. The rest of my "have to have" software I keep on a 4GB thumb drive. Love thumb drives, worth their weight in gold.zeidmaan wrote:
Thats something similar to the program I used. As far as I can see, the advantage of nLite is that you can make a bootable CD any time you want. The program I used makes a replica of your system as it is at that point. It wouldnt make much sense to do it unless its right after fresh install and update.ReTox wrote:
Your best best is to learn how to slipstream windows. It is a way to create a bootable windows installer with all the service packs already installed. You can even add your drivers as well.
Check out nLite: http://www.nliteos.com/ as it is easily the best tool for created slipped installs.
I updated windows, deleted the downloaded updates (haven't uninstalled of course), installed all the drivers and than installed the "must have" programs like winamp, fraps, utorrent, vlan, Java, keyboard+mouse setups, TS, firefox and addons etc etc, untill I got to about 4GBs and than made a DVD from it.
But I will probably make a up-to-date windows CD with that nLite, thanks.