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Boot Windows Vista from flash drive

Anonymous
2015-08-12T15:23:20+00:00

At this point I am not trying to reload Window Vista although that may be necessary later. I am just trying to create a bootable flash drive so I can try to correct problems on my computer. My computer is a Dell Inspiron 530 that came with Vista pre-installed. I have a DVD from Dell titled Reinstallation DVD Windows Vista Home Premium 32 BIT SP1. Can I make a bootable flash drive from this DVD and if so, how do I do it? I have another computer that I can use to do whatever is required.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-13T08:07:47+00:00

    Hello!

    If you have the legal right to make a copy of the recovery media on USB stick and if you do not violate any license agreement:

    1. Capture the DVD content to an ISO file
    2. Write that bootable ISO file to USB stick using a tool
    3. To capture DVD to ISO you may use CDBurnerXP:

    https://cdburnerxp.se/en/us

    At startup choose "Copy/grab disc" ( 4th option )

    1. To write the bootable ISO to USB stick you may use Rufus - it is a widely-used tool

    https://rufus.akeo.ie/

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-13T02:54:54+00:00

    To all who offered assistance:

    Thank you for your reply. I will review the replies I received and try to provide a more detailed explanation of the situation tomorrow and possibly some more questions after having some time to better understand the replies. Thank you very much.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-13T01:38:42+00:00

    It would help if you said exactly what problems you are trying to correct in VISTA.

    This is where you may need that USB Flash Drive for a repair Upgrade Install

    It would be a good idea to run the System File Checker Tool if you have corrupt files

    "How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

    Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
    2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

    sfc /scannow

    The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

    If SFC finds serious faults, you may have to do a Repair Upgrade Installation, or full reinstall if you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD.

    If you can borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD you save doing a full reinstall:

    "How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista"

    http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-08-13T00:50:55+00:00

    Booting to a flash drive would solve none of the windows OS problems...All the tools to fix/repair

    would be in windows explorer,or cmd....

    Also,dell pcs with vista,normally have a F12 option at start-up,diffrent boot options are within the menu...

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-08-12T20:52:38+00:00

    Hi,

    See if this assists you.

    "How to Create a Vista Installation USB Key"

    http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-usb-bootable-vista-installation-flash-thumb-drive.html

    Cheers.

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