Hi everyone!
I finally found a posting that includes most of what I am looking for. However, if this is still the wrong place to post this, please tell me where to look to find the right place.
This is ok, but always better to start a more specific post, and in the project oriented folder - unless it is just a question about a specific script.
This is a pretty generic type question!
I have a new Win7 x64 computer, and I want to build a Win7_PE disk that includes four or five options:
Windows 7 Emergency Rescue files
EaseUS Todo Backup Free 3.0
EaseUS Partition Manager PRO 9.0.0
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 5.5.1
and possibly more in the future.
Is this something you want to build ONCE, and add to it? OR is it something where you want access to the tools inside a single PE. For example, *IF* you had the ISO files of the various EaseUS tools available, you could put them all onto a single FLASH drive, and get grub4dos to boot into the different iso images...To switch tools, you re-boot.
On the other hand, you could attempt to build a single "PE" based environment and provide access to all the tools...VERY DIFFERENT TASKS!
As for the "rescue" files, again, what are you really trying to achieve - access to a "dead" system, or really the tools to "recover" (which are somewhat limted). That makes a difference, since for an X64 system, you need an x64 set of recovery tools, and most of the PE's are being tested and released using an x86 source...For example, on my version of the EaseUS scripts I just posted to the downloads area, I left untested some code to try to install the x64 drivers that EaseUS uses to access the drives. It works fine ina x86 PE, and that can easily backup, restore files, partitions, images to the hard disks - doesn't matter what OS is on the disks!...
I have downloaded the WinAIK 3.0, WinBuilder and the Win7_PE x86 project with plenty of system tools. The WB finally worked after I built the test according to IronGeek, but it only boots up the computer. None of the included items DO anything. ( why have both a computer and an explorer icon when they both do the same thing or why have a recycle bin when you want to reconstruct a lost disk?) So the only functioning item is that the computer boots and nothing else works.
This doesn't make sense to me - what did you include, etc. Did you try to post a log file of the build...Did you look at the post on how to ask for help on a specific WB build project???
However the Win7_PEx86 project just will not perform at all. It is downloaded, but when I click on it nothing happens - not even with WinZip installed.
As Al-jo said, did you unpack the project? Again, the more info you give us, the more we can help...
At this time this is the only thing I want to accomplish so that when I do something wrong I can at least get the computer back up to see what I did wrong. Then I will return to Reboot to learn as much more as I can. The main problem is that on my end this site works very slow, and it seems as if I were using an old dial-up connection. I have a cable with 10Mbits and all other sites fly in and out almost instantly.
Probably due to some recent issues with the server, and the BB software and the recent updates and changes. Normally board works faster, but recently it has been "in flux"...
Sorry, I don't want to nag and I appreciate any help I can get, but I am a legacy guy from the old PC DOS II days and I just upgraded to Win7x64 and REALLY miss the older XP Pro. (I still think MS sabotaged me by breaking my old set?)
I very much am in awe of the pros who develop all these programs and scripts - if there is an internet Hearts app, i would like to play it with Nino during his (HA, chukle, roll on the floor) FREE time!
Devil69
As stated, first set out clear goals for the "project" you are attempting. Today, this isn't a "fool proof" process. All the projects assume some level of expertise - especially if you don't want it exactly as delivered (i.e. sepcific tools, etc.)
Here is what I suggest...
Get a project, and start SMALL - NO APPS AT ALL, other than the explorer. Make sure it works, and boots, etc. Stick with X86 to start with...you can always use a separate DVD to boot back into the windows recovery mode.
THEN, add in ONE application, and make sure it works OK...For example one of the EaseUS tools. Right off the bat, I can tell you that they are the HARDEST to get working in a PE because they need a lot more special registry values, and drivers, etc. Portable tools are easier...BUT, over time, some of us here have made them work - anything is possible.
Then add a second, etc. Start slow, then gain momentum!
(and probably start a new topic, since this isn't really specific to the topic at hand).
Scott