Jdwcomic Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hello, I'm trying to make a bootable Vista install disc from a file due to the fact I lost my disc. When I go to burn it it asks me for a boot image I can't find anything in my Vista files that it will accept as a boot image what do I need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Firstly, I don't understand what you mean by "a file" and second, what program are you using to burn the disc?You can get the boot image (boot.wim) from the Vista install CD, or possibly on a recovery partition if you have an OEM computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwcomic Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 thanks i found boot.wim ill try to burn the disk with ImgBurn right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwcomic Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 the files are on DVD and it loads on my PC but my laptop wont boot it how do i get it installed on my laptop (which currently has no OS thanks to my ignorance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwcomic Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) I burned an .ISO of Vista on DVD and it loads on my PC but my laptop wont boot it how do i get it installed on my laptop (which currently has no OS thanks to my ignorance) my laptop is an Acer Aspire 4530 any ideas? Edited March 4, 2010 by Tripredacus merged. Do not make multiple threads for the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Right, you can't just toss the file on there and that's it. In fact the boot image by itself probably won't help you very much. In order to make it bootable you are going to need additional files. Fortunately these files are located in the Windows AIK. YOu need to get the version for Vista SP1. Do not use the one for Windows 7!Commands to make a bootable PE CD are located here:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744537%28WS.10%29.aspxOf course, Vista needs a DVD. Additional info on creating Win PE boot media are here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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