I have done some research and it sounds like there isn't a formal standard for BOOTABLE DVDs, but that it usually works for most systems.<BR><BR>Can someone please explain what it would take to create ...

I work at a university and we regularly get lots of new computers in that need to be imaged. Normally, people use a NetBoot server with NetRestore to do this, but our network is too clunky and ...

If you had upgraded Windows 8 using the Windows8-Setup.exe executable, rather than through a DVD, it can be difficult to troubleshoot your computer in the event that it is not starting properly or you ...

In last month's column, I described the hurdles that Mac OS X puts in your way when you try to create a bootable disc, especially a custom bootable CD, DVD or flash drive. I offered various solutions ...

I’ve written quite a bit about installing Lion (OS X 10.7) and about the benefits of creating a bootable installer disc or drive. While the latter process isn’t prohibitively difficult, it’s still a ...

Windows comes with a built-in repair environment called the Recovery Environment. Unfortunately, it is possible for the recovery environment to become inaccessible. The same tools can be accessed by ...

I have Norton Ghost 2003 and it claims it will create a bootable DVD and write the image on it. Which is correct, except that the image (in my case) always fails the verify and therefore can't be ...

Still, if all you want is a backup copy of a bootable disc, it is easy enough to do. It's especially easy if you have disc-duplicating software (such as Toast Titanium) and two optical drives.