WinNTSetup v5.3.5.2

[ghfujianbin]

Hi JFX,

You've made an amazing app. It's really nice.

I do have a question: how can I install windows srv 2008 r2 on a computer that already has XP installed and have two operating systems running together?

I tried couple times, but it won't work. Here is what I do:

I chooe partition D as the installation destination for win srv 2008 r2 when XP is on partition C. I do notice that the PBR checkbox is not green when I hit the setup and choose bootsect option (also've tried bootice) to update the boot code, and of course the option to detect OS already installed on this PC. After a reboot, my computer won't go to sysprep phase. It displays the boot selection to XP and win srv 2008 r2, but when I choose 2008 r2, an error happens, saying I have to repair boot xxxxx (I can not really remember) using a windows CD/DVD.

Can you pls tell where I did wrong and how can I do it correctly? Thanks.

Edited December 14, 2011 by ghfujianbin

[JFX]

@maanu

why not let PECmd call a batch file that start both?

I found a way to bring up the native format dialog of windows inside default winpe, so next version will have a (F)ormat button.

@ghfujianbin

that strange, i installed Windows7 several times that way next to Windows XP and never had a problem.

If there is an entry in boot menu means, that the update of boot sector did work all right.

What exactly is the error message?

Edited March 9, 2013 by JFX

[maanu]

@maanu

why not let PECmd call a batch file that start both?

I found a way to bring up the native format dialog of windows inside default winpe, so next version will have a (F)ormat button.

hi JFX

i tried that already ,but after closing PG , the setup does not automatically show Setup screen to select, i 'd wait for the new version. and will you be nice to mention what files are needed in PE for this Format function , in case you know already...

[ghfujianbin]

@ghfujianbin

that strange, i installed Windows7 several times that way next to Windows XP and never had a problem.

If there is an entry in boot menu means, that the update of boot sector did work all right.

What exactly is the error message?

Hi JFX, I'll try again and see what's exactly the error message.

So it doesn't matter if the PBR checkbox is red when I install win srv 2008 r2 next to windows xp? It'll still work, as you've already tried that?

Edit: It says status: 0xc0000225

Any thoughts?

Edited December 16, 2011 by ghfujianbin

[maanu]

JFX ,

i have another idea, and i guess , you will just have to pull few strings , and every thing will be ready .

1- remove limitation , that only windows 7 ultimate or enterprise can be installed to VHD.

2-when any other win7 version is selected ( say win7 Pro) , the latest version of WinVblock will automatically be installed to the VHD using DISM.

see following reference thread

http://reboot.pro/15997/

[jaclaz]

1- remove limitation , that only windows 7 ultimate or enterprise can be installed to VHD.

@All

Be VERY AWARE of Rule #1.a of this board:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules

1.a This is not a warez site! Links/Requests to warez and/or illegal material (e.g., cracks, serials, etc.) will not be tolerated. Discussion of circumventing WGA/activation/timebombs/license restrictions, use of keygens, or any other illegal activity, including, but not limited to, requests for help where pirated software is being used or being discussed, will also not be tolerated. Offenders may be banned on first violation.

jaclaz

[JFX]

@maanu

I truly respect the work on alternative file backed disk drivers like winvblock, firadisk or vboot.

But at current development state their are just far cry from Microsoft's own drivers.

They never will be supported if this not change.

Anyway it's up to the end user to decide. You currently can launch winntsetup with option -DisableVHDChecks

which let you install any system on a mounted VHD. Next version will ask on click of the VHD icon.

@ghfujianbin

Yes i tried all of this, MBR/PBR icon are not important if one choose option to update boot sector (default set).

Only active primary icon is highly recommended to be green.

0xc0000225 - means inaccessible device

so far it seems that the destination of the boot entry for your new Win2008 install point to an invalid location.

maybe it helps if you boot your winxp and try fixing the BCD store with tools like bcdedit/easybcd.

most interesting would be the output of:

bcdedit -store C:\Boot\BCD -enum all

where C: is the drive you selected as boot drive in winntsetup.

@jaclaz

don't think he meant anything to circumvent the VHDBoot license restrictions.

The first time one noticed that a system isn't licensed for nativeVHDBoot is on the first login.

To avoid that "useless" install i added a check right before installing into a VHD mounted drive.

Edited March 9, 2013 by JFX

[jaclaz]

@jaclaz

don't think he meant anything to circumvent the VHDBoot license restrictions.

The first time one noticed that a system isn't licensed for nativeVHDBoot is on the first login.

To avoid that "useless" install i added a check right before installing into a VHD mounted drive.

Yep , and this provision makes a lot of sense.

Since it was not clear what exactly maanu was meaning, I posted a general kind of warning.

The idea of by-passing the license limitation is "in the air" since a few days, so IF that was the idea, THEN it won't be acceptable/accepted on MSFN, there is an Italian (actually tuscan) proverb:

[italian]

Meglio aver paura che toccarne

[/italian]

to the effect of:

it's better to be afraid than to be beaten

jaclaz

[maanu]

@ JFX

ok , thank you , i got what you are saying , and basically i did not know about that VHD switch . thanks.

@ Jaclaz

it was clearly not my intention . it was just that i could not express more clearly . matter solved since i know that winntsetup can install other 7 versions on VHD . i ll take care of the rest manually. (i.e installing Winvblock using DISM or whatever)

happy weekends to both of you.

[JFX]

Update: Version 2.1.1.0

- ISO File support*

- fixed instant VHD creation no longer requires fsutil.exe

- add "F" button that bring up the windows format dialog

- accept "Preview" edition type for native VHD Boot

- added bootice button, if bootice.exe is in same folder

- updated tool MSSTMake

* check up the WinNTSetup2_iso.cmd batch and define how to mount the ISO

Edited March 9, 2013 by JFX

[maanu]

Hi JFX ,

thank you for the new version , and accepting my request of adding Format Button.

[ghfujianbin]

Hi JFX,

Thank you very much for the new version.

[click-click]

Hi JFX,

I noticed for Win7 etc. WinNTSetup only allows for install.wim. I have several integrated .wim images under different names, but cannot select them without renaming the images. Did you have a specific reason for doing this?

Thanks...

Edited January 19, 2012 by click-click

[JFX]

Hi click-click,

WIM file name should not matter, seems that i have set up the filter for "Choose the install.wim file" dialog wrong.

Will be fixed in next release.

For now just type "*.wim" and hit Enter, it should display all wim files now.

Edited March 9, 2013 by JFX

[JFX]

Update: Version 2.1.2.0

- fixed WIM file selection only shows "install.wim" Thanks click-click

- fixed UniqueID issue with instant VHD creation since version 2.1.0.0

- changed "LANG" folder from 2000/XP/2003 source now always copied

- removed option for "XP Partition Mode"

- added option "No Reboot on BSoD"

- fixed GPT Partitions could not be selected

- fixed MountedDevices entrys for MBR/GPT devices

- display Alignment for select partitions

Edited March 9, 2013 by JFX