ZDNet

Disk Probe tutorial, part 2: Files and boot sectors

In my last tutorial I introduced you to Windows 2000's Disk Probe, a utility that lets you modify almost anything on your system's hard disk on a sector-by-sector basis. Now it's time to start using ...
Computerworld

Creating an MS-DOS Boot Disk

I recently said that an MS-DOS boot disk couldn’t be created in Windows 2000. As several readers pointed out, this isn’t quite true. An MS-DOS boot disk can be created using files located on the ...
ZDNet

Disk Probe tutorial, part 1: Binary files, partitions

As a disk editor, Disk Probe lets you manually repair a system's master boot record (MBR) after a viral attack. If you aren't up to the challenge of manually rewriting a master boot record, you can ...
CNET

mac.column.ted: The trouble with creating bootable drives and discs [Part 2]

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 ...
CNET

mac.column.ted: The trouble with creating bootable drives and discs [Part 1]

I harbor no nostalgia for Mac OS 9. Aside from a couple of old games, I never even think about using OS 9 anymore. With one exception...I long for OS 9's simplicity in creating bootable drives and ...