Downloading the Windows 7 ISO File:
You need the installation files to create a Live CD. These installation
files can be found on your Windows 7 setup disc. If you don’t have one,
you can download a free 90-day trial of Windows 7 Enterprise. You can then use
it as the ISO file (download link below).
Creating a Live CD Using Make_PE3 (Without AIK):
Make_PE3 is a free program that allows you create a Windows 7 Live CD
without the automated installation kit (AIK). You can create a Live CD by using
AIK, but the process is too tedious for normal users.
After you have downloaded Make_PE3, double-click the setup file. This will
automatically run the self-extracting archive. Set the destination path to the “C:”
drive. It doesn’t always have to be “C:” drive. If you are using a different
partition, it might a different drive letter. It just has to be letter of the
drive you are currently using (the main drive, where your Windows OS is
installed).
Access the “Make_PE3” folder and double-click the “Make_PE3”
executable (.exe) file. This will launch the installation wizard.
Now you need to mount the Windows 7 ISO file. Browse t the location
of the ISO file. The ISO must also be located in the C: drive or the drive
where you’ve installed the Windows OS.
Now click “Go” to create your Live CD. After it’s done, you will
find the ISO file of the Live CD inside the “Win7Pe” sub-folder inside
the “Make_PE3” folder.
Once the Live CD is created you can use it to recover your files from a
crashed PC or disinfect your PC from a malware infection.
Creating a Live CD Using WinBuilder:
WinBuilder is another program you can use to create a Windows 7 Live CD.
However, you will need AIK.
Before starting, you need to download all of the scripts and plug-ins.
Make sure to download the “Complete” set of scripts. The download link
is at the end of this article.
Now go the “Source” tab, and mount the ISO file of the Windows 7
setup disc.
Now click the “Play” button to create the Live CD:
Here is the Live CD Running in action
When you insert the Live CD, boot from the CD Drive. You can change this
option in your System BIOS.
Windows OS is loaded from the Live CD.
All necessary drivers are loaded to let you run the Windows OS.
The Live CD Desktop has some useful tools to help you diagnose any
issues with your OS.
Keeping a Live CD for Diagnosis during Times
of Trouble is a Good Idea
Since Live CDs don’t depend on the hard drive, they rely on RAM—which
makes them very fast. If you have a portable antivirus software, you perform a
quick scan by using your Windows Live CD. Most applications don’t work on other
platforms.
Having a live CD is important if you are someone who regularly performs
diagnostics to fix computers. Many users experience errors when trying include
the necessary files from AIK, in WinBuilder. If you are experiencing problems,
use Make_PE3 instead.
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