What Is the Difference Between a Disk Image & a Bootable Copy?

<P><a a="" goes="" something="" title="#jsArticleIntroImageCredit rel=thinbox><IMG title=" when="" with="" wrong=""></A></P><br /><P>When something goes wrong with a computer, it's always good to have backups.computer image by blaine stiger from <A" href="http://www.fotolia.com/">Fotolia.com</A> A hard drive crash usually means a lot of frustration and lost work. Fortunately, there are various backups and recovery methods available. Two of these are a disk image and a bootable copy of the operating system.</P><br /><P></P>Disk ImageA disk image is a complete copy of the hard drive or disk in question, down to the bit level. A disk image preserves every bit of data on the drive at the time the image was made. This can be useful to copy the files to a new, working drive, or to restore the drive to a previously working configuration.Bootable CopyA bootable copy of the operating system or disk is used to get a <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> running in the event of a catastrophic crash. This usually isn't a complete backup and is mainly useful for attempting recovery of any files and work on the drive or reinstalling the operating system.DifferenceA disk image is useful for a complete recovery of the drive as it was, but images usually aren't created in real time as a user works. A bootable copy is useful in the event of a catastrophic crash when files must be salvaged from the hard drive or the system software needs to be repaired. References <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=disk+image&i=41507,00.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC Mag: Disc image</A> <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=bootable+CD&i=38850,00.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC Mag: Bootable Copy</A> Who Can HelpSponsored<a class="jsNoFollow" rel="http://www.justanswer.com/computer?r=ppc|ehow|1|Computers|PC+Support&JPRC=1&utm_campaign=ehow&utm_medium=CPC&utm_source=ehow&utm_content=PC+Support" target="_blank">Ask Tech Support Online Now</A><a class="jsNoFollow" rel="http://www.servicemagic.com/ext/3114864" target="_blank">Find Computer, Electrical and Telephone Services Here. Compare Up to 4 Quotes, Free Service & No Obligation.</A>Photo Credit<br /><P>computer image by blaine stiger from <a href="http://www.fotolia.com/">Fotolia.com</A></P>

What Is the Difference Between a Disk Image & a Bootable Copy?

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Instructions for How to Write a Bootable Knoppix CD

<P>Locate the Knoppix file on your computer.</P><P>Right-click the disc image.</P><P>Click "Burn disc image."</P><P>Insert a blank CD or DVD. If you downloaded the larger version (typically around four gigabytes), insert a blank DVD. Otherwise, use a CD.</P><P>Click "Burn." Once this process has finished you will have successfully burnt a bootable Knoppix disc.</P>

Instructions for How to Write a Bootable Knoppix CD

Locate the Knoppix file on your computer. Right-click the disc image. Click "Burn disc image." Insert a blank CD or DVD. If you d...

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How to Create a Bootable Drive

<P>Connect the drive to the <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A>, if not done so already.</P><P>Open the Windows "Start" menu and type "cmd" into the Search box. Right-click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as Administrator." Enter your administrator password to launch the application.</P><P>Type "diskpart" and press "Enter" to launch the DiskPart utility. Type "list volume" and press "Enter" to list the attached drives and partitions.</P><P>Read the number and letter associated with the drive you wish to make bootable. "7" and "G" will be used in this example.</P><P>Type "select volume 7" and press "Enter," then type "active" and press "Enter." This makes the drive active. Type "exit" and press "Enter" to quit the DiskPart utility. Do not exit Command Prompt just yet.</P><P>Insert the Windows DVD. Make sure you know the letter of the DVD drive (you can find this by opening "Computer"). We'll use "H" for this example.</P><P>Type "cd H:\boot" and press "Enter." This navigates to the "Boot" folder on the Windows DVD. This folder contains the utility needed to make the drive bootable.</P><P>Type "bootsect.exe /nt60 G:" and press "Enter." When the command completes, the drive is now bootable.</P>

How to Create a Bootable Drive

Connect the drive to the computer , if not done so already. Open the Windows "Start" menu and type "cmd" into the Searc...

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