Run BartPE from folder \I386 at hard disk Options

[cdob]

BartPE can be run from harddisk.
Folder \minint is used by default.

You may use \I386 instead.
Some plugins use 'X:\I386' strings.
And for testing purposes it's nice to have \I386. E.g. create a printer *.bud file and use at cd later.

There may be a renamed setupldr.bin at hard disk.
New file name \ntldr or \peldr. Backup this file first and edit file next.

C:\I386 may be used already.
Don't use your default windows partition.
Install BartPE at a additinal partition to avoid confusion.

CODE

@echo off
rem gsar by Tormod Tjaberg  http://home.online.no/~tjaberg/

set setupldr_bin=D:\peldr

rem change "\minint\txtsetup.sif" to "\i386\txtsetup.sif 0x00 0x00"
rem change "\minint\system32\"    to "\i386\system32\ 0x00 0x00"
gsar -B -o  "-s:x00\minint\txtsetup.sif:x00" "-r:x00\i386\txtsetup.sif:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"
gsar -B -o  "-s:x00\minint\system32\:x00" "-r:x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

This opens new possiblilies too: several BartPE versions at one partition.

[pavel]

Not tested yet, but do you think it can works? Ntldr/setupldr.bin is binary file and replacing 6 chars to 4 chars, hm, can't believe it can works...

Have you tested it?

Pavel

edit: I am sorry, it adds two "empty" bytes "0"...

So, it is good for my idea "multiboot BartPE" on hdd: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=17416

Pavel

[cdob]

@pavel

A C string terminates with 0x0.

Yes, this has been tested and works. At last here.

Yes, this has been written for your "multiboot BartPE" on hdd.

[Ed_P]

Where does one find "gsar"? And can the alternate BartPE partiton be booted using XP's boot.ini or is GRUB necessary? Can this concept be extended to booting BartPE on a partition on a 2nd hd?


Update

One question answered. http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/gsar.htm

[cdob]

Where does one find "gsar"?

Quoting myself from first post: rem gsar by Tormod Tjaberg http://home.online.no/~tjaberg/

And can the alternate BartPE partiton be booted using XP's boot.ini or is GRUB necessary?

Both ntldr/boot.ini or GRUB is possible.
You have to load setupldr.bin(renamed and edited). How you boot setupldr.bin dosn't matter.
You may use any less or equal six char name, e.g. 'Ed_P'. If you truncate name, fillup name with 0x0. Select a name and change setupldr.bin.

booting BartPE on a partition on a 2nd hd

What's a second hard disk
All the same there: Use a appropiate bootmanager and run renamed/edited setupldr.bin. That's e.g. grub.
You may use any less or equal six char name directory name at second hard disk too.

[oscar]

works!

beware, the -B must be deleted or peldr will not be changed

CODE

@echo off
rem gsar by Tormod Tjaberg  http://home.online.no/~tjaberg/

set setupldr_bin=D:\peldr

rem change "\minint\txtsetup.sif" to "\i386\txtsetup.sif 0x00 0x00"
rem change "\minint\system32\"    to "\i386\system32\ 0x00 0x00"
gsar (delete this -B) -o  "-s:x00\minint\txtsetup.sif:x00" "-r:x00\i386\txtsetup.sif:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"
gsar (delete this -B) -o  "-s:x00\minint\system32\:x00" "-r:x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

[Ed_P]

Quoting myself from first post: rem gsar by Tormod Tjaberg http://home.online.no/~tjaberg/

I didn't see it within the code box. Just as well, it wasn't an active link, your repeat is. Regardless both links point to the same version.

Both ntldr/boot.ini or GRUB is possible.
You have to load setupldr.bin(renamed and edited). How you boot setupldr.bin dosn't matter.

I was hoping Win XP's boot manager with boot.ini would be sufficient. I currently use the GRLDR method.

What's a second hard disk
All the same there: Use a appropiate bootmanager and run renamed/edited setupldr.bin. That's e.g. grub.

It's a GREAT way to backup the first hard drive, especially when it's mounted in a removeable IDE tray. It beats CDs, tapes and floppies hands down.

[cdob]

works!

beware, the -B must be deleted or peldr will not be changed

Thanks for correcting. Yes, delete -B.

I never ever make errors, at least if I'm dreaming
If I wake up tomorrow, I will blame my fingers for selecting a old file.

@all
In addition 'D:\peldr' is example only. Change this line accordingly.

[ktp]

From gsar command line help:

CODE

gsar, ver 1.20 -- Copyright (C) 1992-2007 Tormod Tjaberg & Hans Peter Verne

Usage: gsar [options] [infile(s)] [outfile]
Options are:
-s<string> Search string
-r[string] Replace string. Use '-r' to delete the search string from the file
... etc...

I would write (example) :

CODE

gsar -o  -s"x00\minint\system32\:x00" -r":x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

instead of

CODE

gsar -o  "-s:x00\minint\system32\:x00" "-r:x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

But the two syntaxes work.

[Shtoza]

From gsar command line help:

CODE

gsar, ver 1.20 -- Copyright (C) 1992-2007 Tormod Tjaberg & Hans Peter Verne

Usage: gsar [options] [infile(s)] [outfile]
Options are:
-s<string> Search string
-r[string] Replace string. Use '-r' to delete the search string from the file
... etc...

I would write (example) :

CODE

gsar -o  -s"x00\minint\system32\:x00" -r":x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

instead of

CODE

gsar -o  "-s:x00\minint\system32\:x00" "-r:x00\i386\system32\:x00:x00:x00" "%setupldr_bin%"

But the two syntaxes work.

Hi
after running GSAR
It did changed 2 entries

I keep on getting "NTLDR is corrupt"
even though I do see it's the same file size.

any idea?

[cdob]

I keep on getting "NTLDR is corrupt"

Do you use a 2003 setuldr.bin?

Change setupldr.bin further: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?s=&...st&p=580692

CODE

gsar -o -s:x46:xda:x74:x03 -r:x46:xda:xEB:x1A setupldr.bin