How do I extract the bootsector from XP SP2 CD?

[dlevens]

What program is the best to use to extract the boot sector image file from and XP CD?

The reason for this is when making my unattended DVD I do not want to have to create an iso and then burn the iso. Instead I want to use Nero to make the bootable DVD on the fly but I need the Microsoft Corporation.img file.

I also do not want to just download the img file as I would prefer to know how to extract it and make sure it is the correct file.

I played around with ultraiso and winimage and winiso but do not see how to extract as an img file.

with ultraiso I can extract a .bif file but not sure how to use that in nero. Or is the .bif file the same as .img and I can just rename it?

Dennis

[Incroyable HULK]

I think you are correct about the .bif file. You can use it with nero...

[enuffsaid]

BBIE - Bart's Boot Image Extractor

http://www.nu2.nu/bbie/

[dlevens]

using bbie I exported the following 3 files

bootcatalog.bin

bootrecord.bin

image1.bin

I assume all I do is rename image1.bin to image1.img and use it in nero?

Also the settings I am using are based on this site, is this the best way to burn an unattended cd?

nero xp sp2

Dennis