Can't seem to make a bootable UBCD4Win CD

[sharpwitz]

I've been on this for hours. Presently running Windows 7 RC

Can't seem to make a bootable UBCD4Win CD using OEM XP Pro SP 1 or Dell XP Home Recovery CD. I've tried copying all hidden files to c:\XPCD

Not sure where I am going wrong. Tried burning CD/DVD and failed.
Tried creating .iso image and .iso won't appear after process completes.

No antivirus running.

Suggestions? Maybe offer remote support via Teamviewer?

 

[MrUnknown]

the process isn't completing. check the log for errors.

 

[NickCat11]

The process is pretty straightforward. Are there any errors in the log like MrUnknown said? Even one error will throw the process off. Plus, a recovery disk won't work and they really recommend you to use a cd with SP2. Here's a link with some instructions in case you haven't seen it.

http://www.ubcd4win.com/howto.htm

 

[TimeCode]

They also recommend NOT using ANY sort of OEM discs. They want you to use a retail disc because it doesn't have the built-in crap from the manufacturers.

Personally, I've had decent luck with an OEM version of XP Pro SP 2 but that was straight from Microsoft, not a PC manufacturer. If you need a Windows Disc .iso, PM me and I might be able to get you one.

 

[iisjman07]

If you're really struggling just buy one from the authors site or from eBay

 

[chrisaroz]

What steps are necessary when building with a Dell CD?

There several problems that you can run into when using a Dell CD or system:
▫You receive a "missing xxxxx.xxx file when booting UBCD4Win. Your Dell CD may contain other drivers that are needed for the system you are trying to boot the project with. Please post a question in the forum, we will try to help with this error.
▫You receive building errors when trying to build UBCD4Win with the Builder. This is a registry problem instructions are below:
1. Download the subinacl tool from Microsoft. Install this tool to the default "C:\Program Files\Windows Resource Kits\Tools" folder.
2. Download this dellregfix.zip file, unzip it.
3. Copy your Dell XP CD to a folder such as "C:\dellxpcd".
4. In your "C:\dellxpcd" folder find where the "setupreg.hiv" file is. You need to copy the subinacl.exe file from the "C:\Program Files\Windows Resource Kits\Tools" folder and the dellregfix.cmd files to this folder.
5. Now run the dellregfix.cmd file. Make sure you ONLY run this CMD script from within your "C:\dellxpcd" folder!
This fix doesn't always work, I would give it a success rate of about 90%. If this does not work for you, please post in our support forum. We may be able to still help you.