Images: Use BartPE to replace your DOS boot disk

by Bill Detwiler  |  July 18, 2006, 3:40pm PDT  |  Image 1 of 10

When Erik Eckel asked TechRepublic members what tools he needed in his troubleshooting and repair toolbox, several IT professionals recommended he carry a BartPE boot CD. Powered by PE Builder, a BartPE CD creates a preboot environment that simplifies troubleshooting and rescuing failed Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems. In this The Right Tool for the Job? post, Erik shows you how to use BartPE.

To create a BartPE CD, download the self-installing program (pebuilder3110a.exe) and execute the program. The file is only 3.15MB.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic. Previously he worked as a Technical Support Associate and Information Technology Manager in the social research and energy industries. Bill is a Microsoft Certified Professional with experience in Windows administration, data management, desktop support, and system security.

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