Getting started from Windows XP

magsx60s · 2017-06-04 21:29:32

Hi all,

I ruined my last computer with water damage and while it has been sent it to be replaced, I'm attempting to use a ThinkPad x60s for my summer coursework. Bunsenlabs Linux was recommended to me on reddit so I'm hoping this will work out! Right now it runs Windows XP and I'm running into some issues. My main question is: I'm trying to write the image to a usb, but Win32 Disk Imager does not work with XP. My next thought was Roadkil's DiskImage but it doesn't seem to look for file extensions with .iso and I'm not sure how to rectify that.
Has anyone had a similar problem? I'm concerned that if I get an 800 mb cd or something I'll start to have compatibility issues.

Last edited by magsx60s (2017-06-04 21:33:24)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2017-06-04 21:40:16

magsx60s5 wrote:

I'm trying to write the image to a usb, but Win32 Disk Imager does not work with XP.

Does USBWriter work?

magsx60s · 2017-06-04 21:49:17

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

Does USBWriter work?

It definitely seems to, thank you very much! Is there any way I can check to make sure this is fine before I attempt to boot from it?

damo · 2017-06-04 22:20:03

magsx60s wrote:

... Is there any way I can check to make sure this is fine before I attempt to boot from it?

Try booting from it If the live session runs fine then you should be good to go.

brontosaurusrex · 2017-06-05 08:30:47

I have rufus in my notes https://rufus.akeo.ie/.

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Getting started from Windows XP

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