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    Bootable usb seagate fix

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gunned, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all, wondering how after I get the fils on he USB key do I make it bootable...New at this...do I have to format this thing 1st??? TIA cheers!
     
    gunned, Dec 20, 2008
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    Chetanji Notebook Consultant

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    Chetanji, Dec 21, 2008
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    ericeod Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is a guide I wrote up at overclock.net:

     
    ericeod, Dec 21, 2008
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    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for your help guys. I assume this will work with Vista as well???
     
    gunned, Dec 22, 2008
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    ericeod Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, I've made my USB bootable from within Vista 64.
     
    ericeod, Dec 22, 2008
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