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The CD Download option allows you to download an industry standard ISO image file that can be used to create a "Bootable" CD from.

Common Mistakes

After downloading you use Windows XP to burn a CD containing the wd124a.iso file.

After creating the CD your computer continues to boot from the Hard Drive instead of from the WreckDisk CD.

Common Mistake Solutions

Use a 3rd party CD creation program and select the choice "Create CD from Image File". Of course, different program state it slightly differently, but the bottom line is that you wish to create the CD from the contents of the ISO file and not simply burn a copy of the ISO file onto a CD. If you don't have Nero or Roxio software you can use this Free Program to create your WreckDisk CD. http://www.imgburn.com/

During boot of your computer there is a Key you can press to enter the System BIOs. For most the key is the DELete key. Many of the Intel Motherboards us the F2 function key and older Compaq machines use the F10 Function key. Once into the BIO feature of your computer you need to locate the "Boot Options" screen and alter the "Boot Order" to have your floppy and CD drives listed ahead of your Hard Drive.

Some people have said that after successfully creating the CD when they view the contents of the CD with Windows Explorer there are no files on the CD.

That is very possible. The "files" live on the Boot Sector of the CD. Even though you don't see any files there, if you boot your computer from that CD it will load and run the WreckDisk program.

If not, then go back to where you downloaded the file from and select the Contact Us choice and let me know that you are having trouble and I will assist.