dreamline

Moving the app to a different folder did do the trick. Using a batch script I extract the app to %windir% and start setup from there. So my problem is solved. Thanks again cdob: I can finish up my Dual Layer DVD installation now so that all the apps I use get installed when re-installing XP... Dreamline

Hi cdob, I'm creating a single boot DVD for windows xp... Yes I was thinking of putting the biggest app (Adobe Master Collection which is a stunning 5GB's and I couldnt find a way to trim it down since dependencies are freaky LOL) in a seperate folder after the i386 folder. At the moment I've got all of my installing apps in a folder called $oem$\$$ so that it is copied over to the harddrive in the text setup installation of windows. So I probably will try to move the huge app to a different folder on DVD and then unpack it to the harddrive to start the installation... Thanks again for the insights..

Hi again, Thanks for the info. I've tried to use ImgBurn and I noticed that folders are getting sorted and that's where my problem lies. The apps that are around 4GB are listed first and put in the layer before the layer break, so the I386 folder and other folders come after the layer break, which probably causes my problem of not being able to install XP from a dual layer DVD. So i've searched to see if I there's programs with which you can manipulate the folder read order, but sofar no luck. My guess is that if you are able to get the i386 and other windows folders on the first layer then it might actually work. So my search continues to see if there's a setting or program (within burning software) in which you can manipulate the folder read order for creating bootable DVD. Thanks cdob for the heads up. I've tried ImgBurn, but it sorts the folders on read. I haven't looked at the other programs yet you listed. Thanks again.. Dreamline

Hi cdob, I already figured it had something to do with the dual layer part. Thanks for the info and I hope I can find a solution for my problem. Would be great if there's a programm out there with which you can burn data to the first or second layer. I don't think it's there, but if it is I would like to know.. So my quest continues, but thanks for the heads up on this.. Dreamline

Hi All, Last couple of months I've been working on creating a bootable DVD, however it seems that my size is now well over 7GB of installation scripts. So I figured I'd use a 8.7GB dual layer DVD for all of my needs. My problem is that when I have burnt it on a dual layer DVD the boot process isn't working and the setup freezes or windows (which has already been installed) is started. I was wondering if it's even possible to create a bootable DVD with a dual layer DVD. Once I get some stuff out and create a 4.7GB DVD everything works smoothly, so my guess is that a bootable dual layer DVD with data over 7GB isn't working. Am I right or do I just have to burn it differently? Thanks for any advice and help.... I don't wanna use multiple DVD's for my unattended installation since if I do it's missing the point of being unattened.. LOL.. Regards, Dreamline