boot ISO off of HDD partion?

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 03:32 AM

Is there anyway I can read an OS ISO off of an HDD partion?

bogmali · Jan 10, 2009, 04:27 AM

Try using Daemon tools, it is a freeware. I think it would do the job (if the file is still in .iso format).

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 04:29 AM

Boot or Read? I hate to make you reiterate your question.

bogmali · Jan 10, 2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Boot or Read?

Daemon Tools would do both

BrooksyX · Jan 10, 2009, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogmali

Try using Daemon tools, it is a freeware. I think it would do the job (if the file is still in .iso format).

I think he means to have bios boot the image as if it was an actual cd/dvd in a real drive.

bogmali · Jan 10, 2009, 04:35 AM

^

Hmmnn, not sure if that is possible but let's wait for Shadow to clarify his question just like JR said

BrooksyX · Jan 10, 2009, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogmali

^

Hmmnn, not sure if that is possible but let's wait for Shadow to clarify his question just like JR said

yeah I don't think its possible either.

let us know whats up shadow.

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 11:52 AM

I want to boot an OS ISO off of an HDD partion like I am installing it new. I don't have any DVD burners so that's why I ask

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 12:14 PM

Unfortunately, you will need to look into another method. It just isn't possible. Maybe installation from a flash drive?

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 12:16 PM

I only have 1gb

That seriously wont work tho? What if I cut up the install into CD's? Because I do have a CD burner.

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 12:19 PM

Hmmmm ....

How about nlite or vlite? You may be able to cut out driver packages and shrink it down some but unsure how far.

EDIT:

AH HAA, take a look in the "about" page for vlite .... http://vlite.net/about.html

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 12:22 PM

Its Windows 7 x64.. Last time I installed this x86 version over a Vista install but its not letting me with the x64 bit version

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 12:22 PM

Test it for us. Be a guinea pig and try using vlite. Report back if it works!

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 12:24 PM

So it puts it to CD size? Its 3gb lol

PVTCaboose1337 · Jan 10, 2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

Its Windows 7 x64.. Last time I installed this x86 version over a Vista install but its not letting me with the x64 bit version

Same for me. I was able to install 32 bit Vista from the ISO on XP, but not with 64 bit (I used http://myeeeguides.wordpress.com/200...b-flash-drive/ to install Vista 64 bit ) It was fast.

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 12:31 PM

Yup per the site it will split it into peices. Also heres an interesting read ...

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?...dpost&p=808840

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 12:47 PM

OK I am downloading that thing it told me to when you launch Vlite. I will Vlitilize my install and see if that works. I had to restart tho, my 8400GS just croaked

poor bastard

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 12:49 PM

Poor little 8400GS

With all the reports of broken installations when attempting to remove files, I wouldn't try it, I'd just split the ISO and burn away.

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 12:50 PM

Alright but I have 3 back ups of the ISO so I might as well try. But yea I forgot I overvolted my 8400GS.. The cheap little cooler wasn't doing anything lol

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 06:06 PM

This work out ok for you Shadow? Because I do have a couple more ideas but thats the easiest.

ShadowFold · Jan 10, 2009, 06:07 PM

I cant get Vlite to work. I downloaded that WAIK thing but it came with like 12 install apps. I have no idea what I am doing lol

JrRacinFan · Jan 10, 2009, 06:16 PM

Alright, maybe we should get together over AIM or MSN. I will be logging on in a few moments. FYI, It's been a LONGGG time since I used vLiteso I will have to spur my memory some.

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bogmali In Orbe Terrum Non Visi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 6,037 (3.19/day) Thanks: 1,194 Thanked 4,109 Times in 2,080 Posts System Specs	^ Hmmnn, not sure if that is possible but let's wait for Shadow to clarify his question just like JR said __________________ “I have pretty much own every card known to man. what should I use?” -W1zzard “I quit smoking pot a while ago.. but not today” -erocker HEATWARE My F/S Thread

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ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	I want to boot an OS ISO off of an HDD partion like I am installing it new. I don't have any DVD burners so that's why I ask

Jan 10, 2009, 12:14 PM	#9
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Unfortunately, you will need to look into another method. It just isn't possible. Maybe installation from a flash drive? __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 10, 2009, 12:16 PM	#10
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	I only have 1gb That seriously wont work tho? What if I cut up the install into CD's? Because I do have a CD burner.

Jan 10, 2009, 12:19 PM	#11
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Hmmmm .... How about nlite or vlite? You may be able to cut out driver packages and shrink it down some but unsure how far. EDIT: AH HAA, take a look in the "about" page for vlite .... http://vlite.net/about.html __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 10, 2009, 12:22 PM	#12
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	Its Windows 7 x64.. Last time I installed this x86 version over a Vista install but its not letting me with the x64 bit version

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ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	So it puts it to CD size? Its 3gb lol

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Jan 10, 2009, 12:31 PM	#16
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Yup per the site it will split it into peices. Also heres an interesting read ... http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?...dpost&p=808840 __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 10, 2009, 12:47 PM	#17
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	OK I am downloading that thing it told me to when you launch Vlite. I will Vlitilize my install and see if that works. I had to restart tho, my 8400GS just croaked poor bastard

Jan 10, 2009, 12:49 PM	#18
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Poor little 8400GS With all the reports of broken installations when attempting to remove files, I wouldn't try it, I'd just split the ISO and burn away. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 10, 2009, 12:50 PM	#19
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	Alright but I have 3 back ups of the ISO so I might as well try. But yea I forgot I overvolted my 8400GS.. The cheap little cooler wasn't doing anything lol

Jan 10, 2009, 06:06 PM	#20
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	This work out ok for you Shadow? Because I do have a couple more ideas but thats the easiest. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 10, 2009, 06:07 PM	#21
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	I cant get Vlite to work. I downloaded that WAIK thing but it came with like 12 install apps. I have no idea what I am doing lol

Jan 10, 2009, 06:16 PM	#22
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Alright, maybe we should get together over AIM or MSN. I will be logging on in a few moments. FYI, It's been a LONGGG time since I used vLiteso I will have to spur my memory some. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

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