Topic: Rename Ezboot Folder
started by: Incroyable HULK
Posted by Incroyable HULK on Oct. 24 2004,12:18
Is it possible to rename the ezboot folder?EDIT: Also, what is the minimal file requirement in that folder? For now I have the following:
1- loader.bin (this is the boot image file right?)
2- standard.ctb (color file table)
3- w2ksect.bin (boot image file for Windows)
4- test.bmp (my background)
5- test.BM1 (conversion of my background? if so can I delete my test.bmp file?)
6- cdmenu.ezb (my menu.)
7- default.ezb (default menu. I can delete right?)
+ various .img files...
I suppose that loader.bin is rewritten every time I save a project so he knows the file name of my menu (cdmenu.ezb) right?
So many questions
Posted by xoben on Oct. 24 2004,19:29
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| Is it possible to rename the ezboot folder? |
Yes. Just rename it by windows explorer, and re-open the menu file.
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| EDIT: Also, what is the minimal file requirement in that folder? For now I have the following: 1- loader.bin (this is the boot image file right?) 2- standard.ctb (color file table) 3- w2ksect.bin (boot image file for Windows) 4- test.bmp (my background) 5- test.BM1 (conversion of my background? if so can I delete my test.bmp file?) 6- cdmenu.ezb (my menu.) 7- default.ezb (default menu. I can delete right?) + various .img files... |
Only loader.bin, *.ezb files, *.bm1/*.bm2 files and boot image file such as .img, .bin are necessary.
.ctb and .bmp in 256/65536 colors (16 color image is useful)will not be used when burned to a CD/DVD disc. Please keep them if you want to do further modification.
Posted by Incroyable HULK on Oct. 24 2004,21:10
Thank you xoben, I have some other questions for you:the BIG question is the following, I use an unattended Windows XP installation. I'd like to be able to launch a "regular" installation as well. I found it is possible using CDShell and the information here: < flyakite >
Is it possible with EasyBoot? or would you suggest to copy the I386 folder and then delete the winnt.sif and then use the OPTIMIZE option so there is no space increase in the ISO file?
Last question is:
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| .bmp in 256/65536 colors (16 color image is useful) |
I understand that EasyBoot doesn't generate a *.BM1 file for 16-color image so this is why we must keep 16-colors *.BMP file for the default.ezb "safe" menu...
But do you have an idea where is the line for 256-colors or 16-Bits support? I mean is it only old video card that doesn't support theses modes or it could happen even with a recent video card?
... oh I almost forgot, is the boot password option supposed to work in the trial version (5.04)?
EDIT: I noticed the boot folder is hidden if I look at it under Windows and I am wondering if it is possible to hide the whole content of the CD-ROM?
Posted by xoben on Oct. 24 2004,22:04
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| the BIG question is the following, I use an unattended Windows XP installation. I'd like to be able to launch a "regular" installation as well. I found it is possible using CDShell and the information here: flyakite Is it possible with EasyBoot? or would you suggest to copy the I386 folder and then delete the winnt.sif and then use the OPTIMIZE option so there is no space increase in the ISO file? |
Yes. Copy winnt.sif to I386 folder, and do as a normal Windows XP bootable CD.
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| ... oh I almost forgot, is the boot password option supposed to work in the trial version (5.04)? |
Yes.
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| EDIT: I noticed the boot folder is hidden if I look at it under Windows and I am wondering if it is possible to hide the whole content of the CD-ROM? |
UltraISO may help you to do so.
Posted by Incroyable HULK on Oct. 24 2004,22:14
I'll take a look at UltraISO for sure! EDIT: DONE! tested in vmware for now...The Password feature is not working for me (under simulation). I see the boot screen and then my menu but it never asked me for the password I configured...
Also, could you be more specific about the regular and unattended question? Maybe I wasn't clear so I will try to explain it differently.
What I want is to set 2 options in my boot menu:
(1) Unattended Installation of Windows XP SP2
(2) Regular Installation of Windows XP SP2
What I don't want is to duplicate my I386 folder. I want to control the regular versus unattended installation with the boot file. Is that make sense?
Posted by xoben on Oct. 25 2004,02:15
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| The Password feature is not working for me (under simulation). I see the boot screen and then my menu but it never asked me for the password I configured... |
Take it as the last step for setting a passward, save it and click 'make ISO' to generate a bootable ISO. PS: The password will be lost if you modify something and save the menu.
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| Also, could you be more specific about the regular and unattended question? Maybe I wasn't clear so I will try to explain it differently. What I want is to set 2 options in my boot menu: (1) Unattended Installation of Windows XP SP2 (2) Regular Installation of Windows XP SP2 What I don't want is to duplicate my I386 folder. I want to control the regular versus unattended installation with the boot file. Is that make sense? |
It is not possible unless you create another boot folder, which hold all necessary files, and change source folder in txtsetup.sif properly.