judas15k Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) I am trying to use USB_Multiboot3.cmd and in the menu list, I can't seem to designate my USB-driveIn the menu, I have chosen "Change USB-Drive Target" and I then designate my USB stick which I have formated with PeToUSB accordingly to the settings stated in the help text (Enable Disk Format, Enable LBA(FAT16X), Enable File Copy)It then states that "***** F: has NOT FAT FAT32 or NTFS Format and is NOT Valid *****"I have tried both of my Sony 4GB USB stick and my Samsung 1GB USB stick and they all give me the same results..Help plz Edited February 14, 2008 by judas15k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judas15k Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am trying to use USB_Multiboot3.cmd and in the menu list, I can't seem to designate my USB-driveIn the menu, I have chosen "Change USB-Drive Target" and I then designate my USB stick which I have formated with PeToUSB accordingly to the settings stated in the help text (Enable Disk Format, Enable LBA(FAT16X), Enable File Copy)It then states that "***** F: has NOT FAT FAT32 or NTFS Format and is NOT Valid *****"I have tried both of my Sony 4GB USB stick and my Samsung 1GB USB stick and they all give me the same results..Help plzSolved=====This process requires fsutil.exe in the same directory as the USB_Multiboot3.cmd file.Copy and paste and all is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilko_t Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'd rather think your PATH variables are messed, fsutil shouldn't have to be in the same folder.Try to delete it, extract this archive, say in c:\FIXPATH, open cmd in that folder and run FIXPATH.EXE or just use explorer to run it, let it finish, reboot and try again USB_multiboot script. Please report if that helped.http://www.westmesatech.com/files/fixpath2.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadi Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm getting the same error (using latest version of USB_MultiBoot_10).I used the HP format tool (NTFS), didn't work. I used the PeToUSB tool (tried both fat and ntfs), didn't work.They formatted (that worked), but the error still shows up. I have a 2GB Memorex USB flash drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilko_t Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Did you read and try what is written in the post right above yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juststeev Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi all ilko_t I have tried your method to solve my problem (which is the same as the posted one), but I am still getting the same error. I have even tried judas's solution and copied the fsutil.exe to the same folder as MultiBoot and still no joy.Any more ideas??Many thanks in advancesteev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crippen Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi guys, first-time poster here, looking for help.I have the same issue as juststeev, with the "NOT FAT FAT32 or NTFS Format and is NOT Valid" error on USB_Multiboot 10. Tried several different USB drives, formatted them to FAT/FAT32/NTFS, didn't work. Also tried the trick with putting fsutil.exe next to the USB_Multiboot_10.exe file. Still nothing. And finally I've also run FIXPATH, which showed up nothing, and made no difference!What am I doing wrong??!Is it just that I'm on Vista but trying to work with programs that deal with XP?Help!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Why don't you try the GUI app? http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=120444http://ccollomb.free.fr/blog/?p=59If it doesn't work, and the result is similar to the one reported here:http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=133085It is possibly a problem connected with running Vista.Post the WinSetupFromUSB.logjaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverb Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) I'm having the same trouble - Here's what I've done so far:Moved fsutil into the same usb multiboot folder - given it admin rightsGiven pe to usb admin rights (this was causing it not to detect any usb drives)Given the HP util admin rightsDeleted user accounts so everything has admin right (haha)Run FIXPATH rebootedtried two USB drivesformatted with a different formatting utilrun pe to usb outside of the dos window and chosed not to format insideTried the GUI app and it gives me an error on line 1:I'm 8 1/2 hours into this so far ANY suggestions would be goodRunning Vista home premiumEDIT: I KNEW as soon as I posted I'd find a way to make it work lol - used pe to usb inside the gui app after looking at the log file and finding it wasn't getting any free space on the USB stick and as I type it's copying the setup files. Edited June 16, 2009 by Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amfavs Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Alright, I am not sure if this is still open but maybe someone is still having a problem. I had the same error until I turned my Account Control to OFF. You can do that by typing msconfig in your start menu search followed by clicking the tools tab (thats for vista, for xp you have to run mscofig). Go down until you see Disable UAC (user account control). Disable it, you will get a success message, and then restart your computer (I know you wont want to but it wont work if you don't). Once thats off and reset everything will be fine and you can stop screaming that everything is formatted correctly. Let me know if this helps Edited August 28, 2009 by Amfavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viensdans Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 thanks to Amfaws. i didn't believe it firstly but i tried. it runs. everything is ok. i am very happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimb Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks for mentioning to set Vista UAC off.The instruction was in the Tutorial:http://www.msfn.org/board/install-xp-usb-t111406.htmlUSB_MultiBoot.cmd is Vista Compatible, but requires User Account Control OFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryarmadillo Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Running Windows 7 and Im haveing the same problem as above. Says my USB stick isnt formatted fat fat32 or ntsf and therefore not valid.I have tried the above fixes and yet I still have the issue. Can someone explore this further?LMAO UPDATE: Used the PE GUI Interface and walla. It sees me now... Thats after I have done all the above fixes... Now lest see if I get a successfull boot instal ;p Edited September 3, 2009 by hungryarmadillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiti Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Running Windows 7 and Im haveing the same problem as above. Says my USB stick isnt formatted fat fat32 or ntsf and therefore not valid.I have tried the above fixes and yet I still have the issue. Can someone explore this further?LMAO UPDATE: Used the PE GUI Interface and walla. It sees me now... Thats after I have done all the above fixes... Now lest see if I get a successfull boot instal ;pPlease be more specified!!!! i have the same problem but i can't understant what did u do to work it out!!! same w7 problem with UAC turned off etc. etc. etc. same error!!!! X( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasunt Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Running Windows 7 and Im haveing the same problem as above. Says my USB stick isnt formatted fat fat32 or ntsf and therefore not valid.I have tried the above fixes and yet I still have the issue. Can someone explore this further?LMAO UPDATE: Used the PE GUI Interface and walla. It sees me now... Thats after I have done all the above fixes... Now lest see if I get a successfull boot instal ;pPlease be more specified!!!! i have the same problem but i can't understant what did u do to work it out!!! same w7 problem with UAC turned off etc. etc. etc. same error!!!! X(I agree ... thats not very useful when someone says it has worked for them and not give any details about it.However for anyone having problems on Windows 7, I solved it by editing the USB_MultiBoot_10.cmd script. At the very top you will see a line VER | find "6.0." > nulChange it to VER | find "6.1." > nul to detect that its Windows 7 you are running the script on. fsutil should then recognize your drives correctly.Hope this helps .... do let me know if it doesnt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now