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I have a problem when I have created the ISO image from for instance Wireless Networking Toolkit. After I have created the cd, shouldn't the cd be bootable?

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by thechas

Short answer, not necessarily.
An ISO image does not mean that the CD created from the file is bootable. An ISO image is just a convenient way to distribute the contents of a CD as a single file.

The primary benefit of an ISO image versus a compressed archive, is the presence of tools to burn the file directly to a CD.

When I just now searched through the TR downloadable tools, I did not find any titled "Wireless Networking Toolkit".

Unless a given title is described as bootable, I would not expect it to be.

Most of the TR utilities are designed for use within the Windows environment.

An OS or PC trouble-shooting CD "might" be bootable to allow you to test or repair your hard drive, or test system components.

If you have specific questions about a particular TR download or file, you might want to use the Help link at the bottom of most TR pages and follow the links to contact TR.

Chas

by lord ago 1

Nope, it shouldn't be bootable. To make it bootable, burn the iso to a cd-RW. That will give you the cd to begin with. Copy it to the hard drive. Make a bootable cd using nero burning rom. Have something for a bootable cd ready to use(ex: win98/XP installer cd)cuz it'll ask for it. Before you burn the bootable cd, add those files you had copied to the hard drive. Burn it and you're all set. Erase the cd-rw for further needs.

Have Fun!!!

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