Create a bootable Backtrack 3 USB flash drive
Updated 11-06-2009
It's very useful to have a bootable USB flash drive for
when your PC won't start or you need access to a custom system
on the go.
In this guide we'll create a bootable USB version of Backtrack 3
which is quite a simple process. Once done it should boot on
almost any PC capable of starting from a USB drive.
All you will need for this guide is a copy of
Backtrack 3 USB and a spare USB drive (about 2 gig or larger).
Restoring the backup
1. Download
Backtrack if you haven't already, the CD or USB version should
work ok.
2. Use Daemon tools
Lite or virtual CD software to open the file if you
have downloaded the .iso version.
3. Copy both folders from the CD image, BOOT and
BT3 (or BT4 if you are using
Backtrack 4) to the root of your USB drive.
4. Now we need to make the USB drive bootable (be careful with this
step, make sure you have the correct drive letter!)
If you are using Windows:
a. Open a command prompt and type:
e: (replace e with the drive
letter of your USB drive)
b. Next type: cd boot
c. Finally type: bootinst.bat
If you are using Linux:
a. Open a terminal window and type
cd /mnt/sda1/boot/ (replace sda1
with your USB drive)
b. Finally type:
./bootinst.sh
Install Backtrack 3 to
Internal Drive
(4gig+ version only)
Video
/ Text Version
eee
PC Troubleshooting
A list of various problems and solutions on the eeePC.
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Backup
your eeePC
This guide shows you how to make an image of the SSD including
all partitions.
Read the guide
Make
a bootable USB flash drive
In this guide we
will create a USB stick that boots into Linux Backtrack.
Read the guide