Bootable Cd
What is the difference between a normal Cd and a bootable cd. I mean if I want to make a cd for Windows XP it must be bootable to work, right? How can i make a bootable cd with windows?
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Hi Arina,
A bootable CD can be used to boot (start) an operating system from it. For instance, if you use a LiveCD Linux version (which doesn't need any installation because it runs directly from the CD), ten that CD is a bootable one.
Also, the CD which contains the Windows installation kit has to be bootable so, when you start the PC, the CD-ROM drivers are automatically installed and setup starts.
A non-bootable CD cannot be used to boot an OS (Operating System) from it. It can be used only from within an OS (like Windows), when the CD-ROM drivers are already loaded.
With Windows I don't think you can make a bootable CD. But most CD burning software have this option (called something like Burn bootable disc). If you explain what exactly you are trying to do, we could recommend you a software for it.
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