How can I tell if a drive can be used to boot from? For ages I couldn't work out why my P133 machine wouldn't boot of CDs even when the option was checked in the BIOS. Then I realised it was the drive ...

I have done some research and it sounds like there isn't a formal standard for BOOTABLE DVDs, but that it usually works for most systems.<BR><BR>Can someone please explain what it would take to create ...

Here’s how you can make your own multi-OS installer DVD-completely legal, and no piracy involved (as long as you don’t go distributing these DVDs, of course)! 1. Magic ISO Maker, a powerful CD/DVD ...

In last month's column, I described the hurdles that Mac OS X puts in your way when you try to create a bootable disc, especially a custom bootable CD, DVD or flash drive. I offered various solutions ...

It's a troubleshooting nightmare: you have problems starting your standard Mac OS X installation, or another serious issue that requires re-installation of Mac OS X ...

Virtually all commercially-sold PCs come with some sort of recovery tool–an alternate way to boot your system (either a CD, a DVD, or a special key combination to press shortly after turning on your ...