Installing Windows Xp/Vista/7 without a bootable cd/defunct CD ROM

The below tip comes handy when every option fails. No system restore, repair nor ASR works.


You will need :


1. Setup files from the cd or simply download an ISO from one of the torrent sites. You can always activate your version of Windows later.

2. WintoFlash software. You have an option of using a paid version as well but in our case we will stick to the free version.

3. A BIOS which supports booting from a USB Storage device. It is usually the USB-ZIP option. You can check this from the boot options in the BIOS.

4. Daemon tools if you are using an ISO/MDS file.

5. Another PC or laptop if your pc cannot boot into Windows.

Flashing the USB:

1. Make a folder with all the contents of the setup files or mount ISO in Daemon tools.

2. Open WintoFlash and select the option to make bootable USB with Win 7 or XP.

3. Select the folder where you saved your files or select your virtual CD-ROM drive letter as the origin.
In the destination path, select the drive letter of your USB.

4. Verify the paths selected and start the flash. This will format your USB and load it with the boot files required. All data stored on the USB will be deleted and replaced with the windows system files.

5. Once completed, unplug the USB and put it in your Pc slot.

6. Switch on your pc and keep pressing F12 (or in some cases F10) which opens up a screen that lets you select your first boot device. Select USB-ZIP here (different BIOS's may have different options).

7. The pc will start again and you get the windows setup screen if you have followed the above steps correctly.

You should not face any problems if the process is done correctly, however, if you do, drop in a comment below and I ll try my best to answer your queries.

Ps: I also offer remote services for any desktop related issues at 5$ an hour :-)

MBA ke Funde - Part 1

So today, I had an interesting day at college. A good 3 hours spent introspecting myself. It all started with analyzing different personalities of people. Apparently a mix of 4. The activist, the theorist, the reflector and the pragmatist.

A question that cameth in the brains of mine; what is the right balance of personalities that a person need to have to be one of the few who are extraordinarily good at what they do or have excelled in their respective fields.

An obvious answer to it would be a perfect mix of all 4. Easy to achieve ? Hell no. I mean, no one can develop a personality trait overnight. It takes time and moreover I would say the company a person has around him/her. Taking an A-grade B-School student's case for example, I have always noticed that these guys after passing out or even during their time in school have a flair in them or rather develop over time which never existed before. The hunger to succeed and kick some corporate ass is awesome and inspiring.
The "B-School expierence" as I would call it brings in the change within oneself.

To be honest I never wanted to do an MBA in the first place nor do I still want to, but then there are days like these which give you a small peek to what you can actually do and what you are capable of. Make a genuine effort to change and get aptly rewarded or be the same, get yourself a degree and still, suck it.

Not that I encourage everyone to go B-Schooling ; if you have it, you know it then you dont need it; in my opinion, the experience that comes with it is what I would recommend. You definitely change when you interact with the 'geniuses', the 'experienced' and yes the 'dumbfucks' too.
Studying sucks, it always has.

I still have around 3 years to go before I pass-out and hope to see a lot many days like these.

PS: I still dont know if I want to kick some corporate ass :P