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February 8th, 2009, 10:34 AM
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Boot loader Creation
I would like to take a dive deep into the lower levels of the computer and would like to write a boot loader. After looking at some articles online, they mention using a floppy. Do I have to use a floppy to test my boot loader? or can I use flash drive or anything like that?
Also, could anyone point me in the right direction on where to start? I've found procedures after everything is set up, I just want to know how to set a test machine up and everything to test it.
Thanks.
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February 8th, 2009, 10:49 AM
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Re: Boot loader Creation
you can test it using Microsoft's virtual PC. you can download it for free here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
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February 8th, 2009, 11:15 AM
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Re: Boot loader Creation
 Originally Posted by twistedmike
Yea I would like using a Virtual Machine. How would I got setting that up to use a custom bootloader? Thanks for the reply.
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February 16th, 2009, 12:41 PM
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February 19th, 2009, 12:22 AM
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Re: Boot loader Creation
You create one, then put it on a CD, floppy, or even LAN. Start the VPC Session, and it turns on with the BIOS screen, and boots where you tell it
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February 19th, 2009, 08:09 AM
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Re: Boot loader Creation
Originally Posted by dglienna
You create one, then put it on a CD, floppy, or even LAN. Start the VPC Session, and it turns on with the BIOS screen, and boots where you tell it
Ah, yea that makes sense. Sorry. Since I would rather not use a floppy how would I use some other form of media to put it on?
Thanks for the help.
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February 20th, 2009, 01:59 AM
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Re: Boot loader Creation
You select the boot device, and then ctrl-alt-del from the menu. (among other options)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx
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February 20th, 2009, 08:05 AM
#8
Re: Boot loader Creation
Originally Posted by dglienna
I meant how do I create the bootloader on a different media than a floppy disk? I would rather not use floppy because I don't have a floppy drive and don't feel link installing one.
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February 21st, 2009, 03:41 PM
#9
Re: Boot loader Creation
It boots off a bootable CD as well as a LAN-boot. You can even modify the boot device while the VPC is running, and then hit Ctrl-Alt-Del
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