Create a system diskette?

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I need to upgrade the BIOS on my pc. However, I first
have to create a system diskette and cannot find out how
to do so under windows2000.

Anyone know how?

Thanks,
Sam
 
I need to upgrade the BIOS on my pc. However, I first
have to create a system diskette and cannot find out how
to do so under windows2000.

Anyone know how?

Thanks,
Sam
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Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Backup

One of the options is Emergency Repair Disk.

You should also back up your system state. First create aa partition to hold
the back up. Use Partition Magic or a similar utility. It will enable you to
move all files to one end of the C: partition, and can then create one or
more new partitions in the free space. (I always create at least three
partitions, but that's another story.) Make sure C: (the "system partition")
is 4-6GB in size -- Windows applications insist on installing at least part
of themselves on C: (they shouldn't, but that's also another story.) Use the
2nd/3rd/etc partitions to store data. Then when (not if) you have to repair
or reinstall W2K, you will not risk losing your data.

PS: Get a book or two. Now that XP is the "system of choice " (sarcasm), and
MS has warned it will stop supporting W2K in a couple of years or so, Win2000
books are being sold at much reduced prices.



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Just put you Windows CD in the tray, brouse to the 386 folder and look for
the folder makeboot.
 
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