Topic: Can't boot XP SP3 in multibootable dvd
started by: xero_fearstreet
Posted by xero_fearstreet on Apr. 01 2011,11:27
This question (as usual) is posed to the 2 mature (not in age, but experience) members, Balder & Madar... 
I created a multi-bootable dvd previously which worked fine (XP & Win7).
Now, I created a new dvd (XP & Win7 SP1), I went as per the rules & was successful in creating it.
But still I'm facing two problems (Win7 SP1 boots properly, no issues with it):
1. Windows XP hangs on the black screen (where it shows "Setup is checking hardware configuration")...
2. But when i remove the SOURCES folder [3.8GB] (which is a part of Win7 SP1 setup), Win XP SP3 installs perfectly...
So what is really the problem. Plz help me out...
Posted by balder on Apr. 01 2011,12:08
@xero_fearstreetQuote: ”But when i remove the SOURCES folder [3.8GB] (which is a part of Win7 SP1 setup), Win XP SP3 installs perfectly...”
This issue is of high interest
– however you nearly clarified the problem your self 
I’m pretty sure you have exceeded the limit for how many files and folders (total size of build) the “system” can place on a DVD in a “safe way”.
Even it do looks okay you cannot be sure files and folders are burned on the DVD in a “safe way” when you are that close to the maximum capacity for your DVD.
For let’s say 5 years ago, I didn’t dream we should face this kind of problems – but now it seems we already are here
Quote: “I created a multi-bootable dvd previously which worked fine (XP & Win7).”
I guess you mean this build < HERE >
But now you “expanded” Win7 with a service-pack - which of course increase the size of Win7 - so you are very close to interfere on files in the ”total build” (in this case WinXP-files).
I’m not surprised that this kind of problems pops up
Basically, you must find a way to degrease the total size of your build.
In case you created ISO with “Optimize” checked – then create ISO without checking “optimize” as it is pointless in this kind of build to use “Optimize”.
Note: you can – if present - delete “Setup.exe” and folders like “Docs” and “Support” to degrease the build some Megabytes – however not sure it helps
Not much to “salvation”, but hopefully some clarifying notes to take attention to….
Regards balder
Posted by xero_fearstreet on Apr. 01 2011,16:35
I tried to slim down my dvd a bit, but the problem persists friend. I made it to a dual-layer DVD config but to no help.
I'm thinking the problem lies somewhere else (though u may know better than me).
My total DVD size as of now is 4.39 GB (4,719,884,288 bytes)
Do help me out.
Posted by balder on Apr. 01 2011,18:07
@xero_fearstreetQuote: ” Do help me out”
Well I’m not sure I can help you fully out but try this:
As you only have one WinXP on the root there is no point to hexedit folder i386 and do necessary changes to files involved in hexedit process.
I suggest you use the original folder name i386 with its “original” files – NO HEXEDIT
Quote: “My total DVD size as of now is 4.39 GB (4,719,884,288 bytes)”
Here below you have important information for the overall types of DVD possible to buy in the open market
I cannot see how your size “4,719,884,288 bytes” can fit into any of the “standard” DVD you can buy in your store
Disc Format Gross Capacity (bytes)
DVD+R 4,700,372,992
DVD+RW 4.700.372.992
DVD-R 3,950,000,000
DVD-RW 4,700,000,000
DVD-RAM 4,700,307,456
You MUST decrease the size of your build
You claimed that you quote: “I made it to a dual-layer DVD config but to no help.”
I’m not sure at all that a ISO created by EasyBoot can be used in this way on a dual-layer DVD
I persist that you must decrease the size of build – it’s the only way.
I suggest (if not already done – that you “reduce size of setup-folder i386 using Gosh method – read < HERE >
This way language-files and plenty more like “Uppgrade” folders etcetera are wiped out (or manually wipe out folder “Uppgrade” and language packs if you still have these onboard).
That might be a solution to your problem.
Note: again, use the folder i386 original name as there is no need to hex edit anything – I think you understand my point
Regards balder