mOBSCENE21's Multi-Boot USB v3.5 - 8GB-16GB

mOBSCENE21's Multi-Boot USB v3.5 - 8GB / 16GB [Original]

WARNING: NOT FOR BEGINNERS ! USE AND INSTALLATION _COMPLETELY_ AT YOUR OWN RISK !

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Another update for my grub4dos USB compilation, which still comes in 8GB and 16GB flavors. (see below for more info on this) Rather large update this time, hence the bigger version jump. Unless big issues rise, this will be the last update for some time (cause I'm satisfied now). This description can also be found inside the torrent (1-README.txt). Changelog below and included in torrent (2-CHANGELOG.txt).

Hope you enjoy it! Also, if you have any tips for a new release, comment or PM.
And a big THANKS to all the authors of all the great software!

This torrent contains a on grub4dos based Multi-Boot USB with +- 8GB / 16GB of bootable media, mainly intended to repair (Windows) installations and install Windows. After a successful installation you can boot from the USB drive after which a menu will be presented (see screenshot). Be careful though: there's enough stuff inside this compilation that could damage your (Windows) installation, if not used properly.

Image gallery of included items: http://imgur.com/a/bqj0v

Follow these simple steps to get started:

1) Get an USB stick of 8GB minimum
2) Optionally backup the current data on your USB stick
3) Format the USB stick on FAT32 -> I recommend you use the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool for this (included: 3-HPUSBDisk.exe)
4) Perform 'Section 1' of this guide to install the grub4dos MBR to your USB stick: http://www.themudcrab.com/acronis_grub4dos.php (required installation files included: 4-grubinst_gui.exe)
5) Extract archive "5-Extract_to_USB-8GB.7z" entirely to your USB stick
6) If your USB stick is 16GB or larger, _optionally_ extract archive "6-Extract_to_USB-16GB_Add-on.7z" (this will add "Windows Installation Media") entirely to your USB stick, overwriting _all_ existing files

Extracted size 8GB: 7.947.114.808 bytes
Extracted size with 16GB Add-on: 15.346.268.066 bytes

Now boot from your USB stick (from BIOS or a Virtual Machine (VMware is great for this)) and you will be presented with the menu.

Below is a list of software I've included. All is in English, with an exception for the Windows Installation Media (only included in 16GB Addon) -> Dutch language has been added to this part. Windows installations are untouched, except for integration of items in description. You could ofcourse customize it to include your own Windows installation/languages.

Some items might not work (properly) with certain system/memory configurations. If you run into problems, first make sure your USB stick is formatted with the FAT32 filesystem (NTFS gives problems) and your USB stick is defragmented. Too little or too much memory can also be a problem for some items.


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+++ All-in-One Rescue Media +++
Hiren's Boot CD [15.1] --- HBCDExtra included ---
Ultimate Boot CD [5.1.1]
UBCD4Win [3.60]
UTILITY CD 8cm (asm51) [21.50]

Active@ Boot Disk [5.4.5]
Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2011 [11.0 - Server + VT]

Parted Magic [11_11_24]
SystemRescueCD [2.4.1]

+++ LiveOS Media +++
LiveXP! [10.11]
Win7PE_SE [7.1]

PCLinuxOS [2011.9]
Slacko Puppy [5.3.1]
Tails [0.9]
Ubuntu [11.10] --- Persistent ---

+++ Windows Installation Media +++ (_only_ included in 16GB Add-on !)
Windows 98 SE UK --- Integrated product key, otherwise untouched ---
Windows 98 SE NL --- Integrated product key, otherwise untouched ---

Windows XP SP3 UK --- Integrated IE8, Windows updates - December 2011 and product key, otherwise untouched ---
Windows XP SP3 NL --- Integrated IE8, Windows updates - December 2011 and product key, otherwise untouched ---

Windows 7 SP1 All-in-One (x86/x64) UK/NL --- Integrated IE9, Windows updates - December 2011, otherwise untouched ---

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard / Enterprise (x64) UK/NL --- Integrated IE9, Windows updates - December 2011, otherwise untouched ---

+++ Windows Recovery Media +++
ERD Commander [5.0] - Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 (x86)
Recovery Console - Windows XP (x86)

DaRT [6.0] / Recovery Console - Windows Vista / Server 2008 (x86)
DaRT [6.0] / Recovery Console - Windows Vista / Server 2008 (x64)

DaRT [7.0] / Recovery Console - Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 (x86)
DaRT [7.0] / Recovery Console - Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 (x64)

+++ Anti-Virus Rescue Media +++
avast! Rescue CD [1.0.3] --- Definitions updated 24-12-2011 ---
ESET SysRescue CD [5.0.95.0] --- Definitions updated 24-12-2011 ---
Kaspersky Rescue Disk [10.0.29.0] --- Definitions updated 24-12-2011 ---

+++ Imaging & Partitioning Media +++
Acronis Backup & Recovery 11 [11.0.17217 - Server]
Macrium Reflect [5.0.4196 - Professional Edition]
Norton Ghost [15.0]

Acronis Disk Director [11.0.12077 - Advanced Server]
EASEUS Partition Master [9.1 - Server Edition]

+++ DOS Boot Disks +++
Bart's Network Boot Disk [2.7]
MS-DOS [6.22] - Boot Disk
Windows 98 SE - MS-DOS [7.10] - Boot Disk

BootMagic (PowerQuest) [8.0]
BootMagic (Norton) [8.05]

PartitionMagic (PowerQuest) [8.02]
PartitionMagic (Norton) [8.05]

+++ Miscellaneous +++
Acronis OS Selector [11.0.3049]
BootIt Bare Metal [1.03]

Passware Windows Key - Enterprise Edition [10.3.2585]

Pc-Check [7.03]
QuickTech Pro [5.90]

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Changelog [3.5]
ADDED:
- Acronis Backup & Recovery 11 [11.0.17217 - Server]
- BootIt Bare Metal [1.03]
- Slacko Puppy [5.3.1]
- Tails [0.9]
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard / Enterprise x64 UK/NL

UPDATED:
- Acronis OS Selector [11.0.3049]
- Active@ Boot Disk [5.4.5]
- Macrium Reflect [5.0.4196 - Professional Edition]
- SystemRescueCD [2.4.1]
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- DaRT [7.0] / Recovery Console - Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 (x86) + (x64) -> Added tool "Remote Connection"
- Ubuntu [11.10] -> Restored original ISOLINUX bootmenu to add extra boot options
- Win7PE_SE (redback3 [7.1] -> Removed additional DELL drivers & DaRT from ISO to save space
- Windows 98 SE UK + NL -> Removed unnecessary files from ISO to save space
- Windows XP SP3 UK + NL -> Improved BIOS compatibility installer by adding second floppy mount
- Windows XP SP3 UK + NL -> Integrated Windows updates - December 2011
- Windows 7 SP1 All-in-One x86/x64 UK/NL -> Integrated Windows updates - December 2011
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard / Enterprise x64 UK/NL -> Integrated IE9, Windows updates - December 2011
- Slightly changed menu structures and improved descriptions

FIXED:
- Windows 7 SP1 All-in-One x86/x64 UK/NL -> IE9 FirstRun wizard now only shows once after install

REMOVED:
- Acronis True Image Home 2012 - Plus Pack [15.0.6131]
- DaRT [6.5] / Recovery Console - Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 (x86)
- DaRT [6.5] / Recovery Console - Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 (x64)


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WARNING: NOT FOR BEGINNERS ! USE AND INSTALLATION _COMPLETELY_ AT YOUR OWN RISK !