The following items are required:

 A copy of the original Windows CD/DVD or ISO.

 A copy of the Boot Files (Downloaded Below).

 A minimum of 1GB available hard disk space for CD's.

A minimum of 5GB available hard disk space for DVD's.

Create a folder called OS on your hard drive (C: is used in this example).

In this folder create two sub-folder called BOOT, and ROOT.

Copy the entire Windows 2000/XP/2003 CD (or extract the ISO) into folder ROOT.

The following items are required:

 A copy of the original Windows CD/DVD or ISO.

 A copy of the Boot Files (Downloaded Below).

 A minimum of 1GB available hard disk space for CD's.

A minimum of 5GB available hard disk space for DVD's.

Create a folder called OS on your hard drive (C: is used in this example).

In this folder create two sub-folder called BOOT, and ROOT.

Copy the entire Windows 2000/XP/2003 CD (or extract the ISO) into folder ROOT.
 Boot Files
Note: This section is required.

1.) Download boot file. (bootfiles-from-tacktech-website.zip ~1.34KB)

2.) Extract the BootSector file (boot.ima) from bootfiles-from-tacktech-website.zip

      into the folder C:\OS\BOOT

Using Nero
Note: Links to regarding Nero are found at the top of this article.

Start Nero Burning ROM.

Select File > New... from the menu.

1.) Select CD-ROM (Boot).

2.) Select Image file from Source of boot image data.
3.) Check Enable expert settings (for advanced users only!).
4.) Set Kind of emulation: to No Emulation.
5.) Set Load segment of sectors (hex!): to 0000.
6.) Set Number of loaded sectors: to 4.
7.) Set Platform identifier: to Intel x86 compatible.
8.) Press the Browse... button.
Locate the BootSector file (boot.ima) in the folder C:\OS\BOOT.

Click the Open button.

Click on the ISO tab.

- Set File name length to Max. of 31 chars (ISO Level 2).

- Set Format to Mode 1.
- Set Character Set to ISO 9660 (standard ISO CD-ROM).
- Check the Joliet check box.
- Check all Relax ISO Restrictions.
- Check Allow more than 64 characters for Joliet names.

Click on the Label tab.

Remove the check from Also use the ISO 9660 text for Joliet.

Enter the Volume Label into the ISO 9660 and Joliet text boxes.

Click the More fields button.

    - View Windows 2000 CD Labels (TTID# 269)

    - View Windows XP SP0 CD Labels (TTID#226)
    - View Windows XP SP1 CD Labels (TTID#283)
    - View Windows XP SP1a CD Labels (TTID#312)
    - View Windows XP SP2 CD Labels (TTID#342)
    - View Windows XP SP3 CD Labels (TTID#422)
    - View Windows 2003 Server RTM CD Labels (TTID#292)
    - View Windows 2003 Server SP1 CD Labels (TTID#355)
    - View Windows 2003 Server R2 Disc Labels (TTID#387)
Enter in the Volume Label into the System Identifier, Volume Set, Publisher,
Data preparer, Application text boxes under ISO 9660 and Joliet.

Click the OK button.

Click the Burn tab.

- Check Write.
- Check Finalize CD (No further writing possible!).
- Set Write Method to Disc-at-once. (We have had Track-At-Once work as well.)
- Click the New button.
- Locate the folder C:\OS\ROOT.
- Select everything in the folder and drag it to the ISO compilation panel.
   Note: Some files are not show in the following image.
- Click the Write CD Dialog button.

Click the Boot tab.

- Verify the settings. Correct if needed.

- Click the Burn button.
Wait for Disc creation to finish.

Click the OK button.

Click the Done button.

Process complete. You're done.

@nd method
tep1
To Launch Nero : Click on Start>Programs>Ahead Nero, and select Nero-Burning Rom.
Step2
If the Nero Wizard opens, close the wizard using the Close Wizard button.
Step3
In the New Compilation window you will see a list of CD types in the left pane of
the window. Select the CD-ROM (ISO) icon and click on the “ISO” tab to
configure for your data files. If you are going to create a CD that will be used on
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP or NT, use the below settings for best results. Once you have made these
changes, click on NEW
Step4
Drag and drop your Data files from the File Browser window (right) to the ISO1 window (left).
Step5
Click the Choose a Recorder button. (Eleventh icon from the left)
Step6
The Choose Recorder window opens. Select the Image Recorder and click OK.
Step7
The Choose Recorder window opens. Select the Image Recorder and click OK.
7. Click the Write CD dialog button. (Ninth icon from the left) or go to toolbar, click File>Write CD.
Step8
Click the Write button, after checking the write properties.
Step9
Nero will prompt you to name the image. First be sure to select your path. We
have selected My Documents for the folder to store this file too. Then name the image, for example
‘DataCD_1’, and click the Save button
Step10
Nero will begin the Imaging process.
Note: Click on the drop down menu to navigate thru folders and drive letters. Select
the folder/drive that you would desire to store the image file too.
Note: Type in a file name of the image. And note what directory it will be saved in for later use.
Step11
he next window will indicate that the burning process was completed successfully. Click the OK button to
proceed.
Step12
Click Discard to close the compilation window.

3 Method
Creating a bootable CD enables users to have a CD that can be inserted into any El Torito compatible
computer and is automatically ran as the computer starts. This is useful for creating CDs that can be used to
do such things as diagnose a computer, restore a computers configuration, start the installation of a program
or operating system,  or setup or update hardware.

Note: If you are looking for a CD that automatically runs while in Windows see document CH000670 for
additional information about creating an AutoPlay CD.

Note: In order to create a bootable CD you need to have a CD-R, CD-RW, or other disc recorder installed in
the computer. Additional information about determining the type of CD drive you have in the computer can
be found in document CH000495.

Use CD recording software boot feature

One of the easiest methods for creating a simple bootable CD is to use the CD recording software program
you use to create CDs. Today many of these programs have a feature already built within them that enables
users to create a bootable CD.

If your CD recording program does not include the feature to create a bootable CD we recommend trying an
alternative program such as Nero. A listing of some of the more commonly used and recommended
recording software programs can be found on document CH000668.

Advanced users or users who want more options

For you more advanced users or users who wish to manually create a bootable CD we suggest the below
links.

Bart's way to create bootable CD-ROMs

How to create an El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (Microsoft Q167685)

Additional information:
 Additional information about how to boot from CD can be found on document CH000217.
 Additional information about create a bootable floppy diskette can be found on our boot disk page.
 See our El Torito dictionary definition for additional information about the standard and related
links.