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  1. 11-08-2001, 11:55 AM #1
    nickp
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    HOW DO YOU MAKE A RESTORE CD?

    I just built a new pc.I would like to make a restore cd,like the one that comes with a manufactured built computer.
    How do you you that?
    Any imput would be appreciated.
    Thanks
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  2. 11-08-2001, 12:14 PM #2
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    I use Ghost 6.5 to image my machines. It allows you to create an image with no compression or high compression. I can install W2K, Office, all drivers and apps and easily compress it to fit on a CD.

    Best thing to do is complete a fresh install them image the drive. Then I will install all my apps and image again. This way you have a fresh copy to restore or restore your complete install.
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  3. 11-08-2001, 01:09 PM #3
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    Thanks for your reply Ewewuk.
    Now,i don't have the software you mentioned.However,i have cd creator platinum.Can it be used for that purpose?
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  4. 11-08-2001, 01:13 PM #4
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    For CD Creator, I believe the program is Take-Two.

    Depending on what mobo you got, a version of Ghost might be on the driver cd.
    On Epox board it is.
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  5. 11-08-2001, 05:50 PM #5
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    does Nero make good boot CDs or is it a not so good program for doing that?
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  6. 11-08-2001, 09:12 PM #6
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    My board is an ASUS-A7V133.
    Talking about board.I tried to reinstall win98 second edition after my hard drive has been infected by some virus.I did not succeed.Window kept asking for the original version.When i put in the upgrade,it asked for the original one.Is there a way to trick it and make it accept the second edition?
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  7. 11-09-2001, 02:58 AM #7
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    Wait... sorry... I've always wondered what was on those restore CDs cuz I've never bought a OEM system. So all they are are images of a clean install? Including the restore CDs that Alienware and other gaming companies make?
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  8. 11-09-2001, 08:34 AM #8
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    NickP: this is a little off topic but in response to your inquiry, I believe in order to achieve your objective you need to rename win.com in your windows directory to something such as win.bak before you do your software install.
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  9. 11-09-2001, 01:38 PM #9
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    That very edifying,RenaissanceMan.Thanks for the guidance.
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  10. 11-09-2001, 10:02 PM #10
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    Go to
    http://www.gamepc.com/article/print_...ticle=winsetup
    for a very cclear guide on how to do this.

    And no, ghost will not suffice for this purpose...

    Also MaximumPC ran a similar guide in June00, pg 38. They used DriveImage3.0 and EasyCD Creator.

    p.s.- why does it truncate the visible url???? Hope the link works...
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  11. 11-09-2001, 11:45 PM #11
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    THANKS KRAZEFINN FOR THE SITE.
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