Forum: EasyBoot
Topic: Helix in Multiboot
started by: Manic
Posted by Manic on Dec. 06 2007,03:54
Hello.
I created a CD with EasyBoot entering multiboot Windows XP Sp2, Hiren's Boot 9.3, Ultimate Boot 4.11, now I want to enter the iso Helix as the guy?
The iso Helix is on < http://www.e-fense.com/helix/ >
Posted by billonious on Dec. 06 2007,12:23
can you give me a brief description of the 1st level directories in helix' iso?
Posted by Manic on Dec. 06 2007,12:36
The ISO is made up of these folders and files principal.
It seems a linux live.

Folders of iso

Static-Binaries
Language
KNOPPIX
IR
boot
Autoplay
AddOn
index.html
helix.ico
helix.exe
EULA.pdf
autorun.inf
Posted by billonious on Dec. 06 2007,14:17
Because it is knoppix based, it must be easy. But  the ultimate bootcd may prevent Helix from boot.
-Drop all contents of iso into Disk1.
-Extract the bootsector of the iso, call it "helix.bif", drop it in Disk1\ezboot,  run it with the command "bootinfotable;run helix.bif".
-Use ultraiso to compile your multiboot iso instead of easyboot, in properties check "joliet", and "set boot file" the loader.bin from ezboot folder

Posted by Manic on Dec. 07 2007,04:08
And when that occurs inside the disk folder there are some necessary files to other packages that do?
For example, if I enter 2 windows XP Home and a Professional one that has the same files do?
Posted by billonious on Dec. 07 2007,07:59
Generally, you have to rename some folders & files if they are duplicated, and adjust these changes to respective files. It is not an easy job, and if you are to do it for first time, you have to try enough.

Do you intend to include more linux distros in your multiboot or more windowsxp?

In the first case, read carefully the instructions:  
< linuxguide > . It covers many of linux cases.

In the second case, I made a search in easyboot forums and i found much stuff
< http://forum.ezbsystems.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=1;t=1330 >
< http://forum.ezbsystems.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=1;t=1188 >

Whatever refers to win2k fits to winxp too. However win2k3 has a bootsector issue and need some extra editing.
Posted by Manic on Dec. 07 2007,11:12
Helix can not make it work

I am Italian and talk to you use a translator, there is someone who knows the Italian?
Posted by billonious on Dec. 07 2007,11:42
and i am greek, lets speek in ancient dialects
:-)

If you gave more details on what doesn't work maybe I could help. Does your Multiboot iso boots? If yes, you choose Helix, but errors appear on screen? What errors?
Posted by Manic on Dec. 07 2007,12:24
Loading Stage1.5
Grub loading, please wait...
Error 15
Posted by billonious on Dec. 17 2007,09:57
sorry for the long delay, I am choked in work.
So, let me guess.... You use MS Virtual PC, right?

If you do, lunch Virtual PC console, don't start your virtual machine and go to :
Settings > CD/DVD DRIVE  
and check the check-box : "attach CD or DVD Drive to secondary IDE controller"
Start your virtual machine. It should make Helix to work.

The error message you mentioned appears when Grub Boot-loader can't assign CD/DVD Drive. There are many reasons for that, but in your case it should be an issue of Virtual PC. I got the same error but I solved it when I checked the check-box I told you.

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In no case forget to apply some adjustments necessary for knoppix based systems (such as Helix):
-Build ISO image with Ultraiso or something else, but not with Eazyboot. For boot-sector use the "loader.bin".
-Check both Joliet & Rockridge (in properties), before building the ISO image.
-The original boot-loader of Helix works fine with easyboot, you don't need to edit it. Just extract it, name it "helix.bif" and run the command "bootinfotable;run helix.bif" in easyboot menu.

Tell me if it is ok.