[DMC2]

Hi,

My OS won't boot even after reinstalling so I'm trying to copy the files on D: (where most my files are) to my laptop using a network bootdisk so I can remove all partitions and start from scratch, but no luck.

trying to use the one here:

Bart's Network Boot Disk

http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/network/#niclist

In order to use the bootdisk, I need to select the correct driver plugin for my NIC. I've recently bought a new NIC because there was no driver plugin for my old one.

Problem is I have a D-Link DFE-530TX network adapter but I can't seem to install their driver plugin because its not detecting my card or something. It's plugged and in there's a light a back when I plug in the RJ45.

Something I need to do in the BIOS?

Otherwise, is there another one about that you know of?

Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[Bob Cerelli]

Using that boot disk is not all that easy.

You typically need to modify the protocol.ini and system.ini files as well as integrate the correct DOS drives in with the boot disk.

 

[JohnWill]

Perhaps you should try to determine why the O/S won't boot...

 

[DMC2]

Thanks for the replies. I have no clue on why the OS won't boot. =( Tried removing partition, creating a new one, formatting, loading Windows on it again to no avail. My other thread was trying to sort this out but nothing worked. I think it's in the Hardware forum so now I want to back up all my stuff and remove both partitions.

Well, I'm progressing with the the boot disk option. I found a driver plugin that works with my new NIC. I've also managed to log in using TCP/IP. Just trying check whether I've used all the right settings and then to work out how to actually start copying stuff.

 

[Squashman]

If you have Windows XP, may I suggest making a Bart PE disk instead of using his Network Bootdisk. You will have a grahpical interface with that.
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

 

[DMC2]

Thanks. I shall try that. I'll keep you updated.

 

[DMC2]

No good.

Getting the following:

Error message....

Source files wrong version.
File version "D:i386ntdll.dll" is 5.1.2600.0 should be 5.1.2600.1045 or higher.
You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Server 2003 version of winodws!

I AM using SP1

 

[JohnWill]

While you are using SP1, your installation files probably don't have SP1 slipstreamed into that directory. I found the same issue.

 

[DMC2]

Hmm....I see. How do I fix this?

Thanks

 

[JohnWill]

You can slipstream SP1 into a directory if you download the entire SP1 install file. There are a host of instructions on doing it, I don't happen to remember the exact process, but it's pretty easy.

 

[DMC2]

By slipstreaming, do you mean manually chucking the files into the Windows directory to get the missing/not up-to-date ones?

I have SP1 on CD that came with my copy of Windows. Is that ok?

 

[Squashman]

Read the faq on the Bart PE web page. Question 17.

 

[DMC2]

Ah right. Cheers. I'm gonna try it later tonight.