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[LearningLinux]

Hey guys,

I created a boot disk w/ killdisk pro on it.

I'm using an external sony floppy drive.

when i start up the computer, it just goes straight to windows.. any suggestions?

i'm going nuts trying to figure this out!

[Rob83]

have you gone into the bios and put to boot from floppy first or USB (if that's an option).

[LearningLinux]

Originally posted by Rob83
have you gone into the bios and put to boot from floppy first or USB (if that's an option).

yes i did..im getting a really bad headache now..this is ridiculous..

i've been working on this for 1 full day now.

[Rob83]

I guess you could make a bootable cd with killdisk on it.

[starfinder]

I don't know about yours, but my vaio cannot boot from usb. This is annoying as i have an external hard drive. this will probably be the problem. It doesn't matter that is a floppy drive, it is still using usb.

[LearningLinux]

Originally posted by starfinder
I don't know about yours, but my vaio cannot boot from usb. This is annoying as i have an external hard drive. this will probably be the problem. It doesn't matter that is a floppy drive, it is still using usb.

thanks

can you explain how i could create a boot disk via cdrom with kill disk on it?

i can probably figure out how to add kill disk onto it..but creating a boot disk cd part..i just need a quick guide..what to use.

[starfinder]

good question.
I'm not entirely sure.
I think nero has an option to create a boot disk - not sure how it differs from a normal cd.

[LearningLinux]

Originally posted by starfinder
good question.
I'm not entirely sure.
I think nero has an option to create a boot disk - not sure how it differs from a normal cd.

nevermind,

i used dban to wipe it clean department of defense

[starfinder]

nice, you must really want to keep your p0rn hidden!!

but seriously...

if you find a way to make an effective custom boot disc, i would be interested to know how.