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RE: UBCD V5 RC1 Tool List (Excel Workbook) :: UBCD V5 Discussion

apollo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:07:50 GMT

Author: apollo
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:07 pm (GMT -8)

I updated the workbook to include descriptions for Qwiktest, D-Browse, NetCopy and CPU Benchmark for the V4.11 worksheet. I also changed a typo.

Thank you StopSpazzin for your help and comments. Here is the link to the revised workbook:

www.vakerling.com/distro/UBCD_wrkbk_pub_rev3nh.xls

RE: UBCD V4 Tool List (Excel worksheet) :: UBCD V4 Tutorials & How-Tos

apollo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:07:03 GMT

RE: UBCD Tools List Worksheet (Excel) :: Resources & Links

apollo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:06:06 GMT

Author: apollo
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:06 pm (GMT -8)

I updated the workbook to include descriptions for Qwiktest, D-Browse, NetCopy and CPU Benchmark for the V4.11 worksheet. I also changed a typo.

Thank you StopSpazzin for your help and comments. Here is the link to the revised workbook:

www.vakerling.com/distro/UBCD_wrkbk_pub_rev3nh.xls

RE: HOWTO: Integrate BackTrack with UBCD V4 :: UBCD V4 Tutorials & How-Tos

Icecube — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:38:10 GMT

Author: Icecube
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:38 am (GMT -8)

What are the files on the BT4 iso?
Post the content of the isolinux.cfg file.
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RE: HOWTO: Integrate BackTrack with UBCD V4 :: UBCD V4 Tutorials & How-Tos

Rabid_Llama8 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:01:22 GMT

Author: Rabid_Llama8
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:01 am (GMT -8)

I'd be interested to know how you integrated BT4, because I'm lost.

RE: BOOT ISO FILES ON PENDRIVE? How? :: UBCD V5 Support & Troubleshooting

StopSpazzing — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:24:28 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:24 pm (GMT -8)

I would like to add that Hirens Boot CD is ILLEGAL. Therefore we can not help you add that CD to your build.
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RE: Motherboard tools :: Chit Chat

StopSpazzing — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:45:57 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Subject: Re: Motherboard tools
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:45 pm (GMT -8)

davidjameskovach wrote:

I am a bench tech. I have UBCD 5.0. there are many great tools. I did not see any tools to test the Motherboard itself. I do not assume because it identifies the MB, make and model that the MB itself is good. I also would like to know about using the CPU tools. testing overheating etc. The one i like is the burn tool. How long should I let it run to verify the CPU is good? do you recommend a different tool. Thank you for your time and attention to this post.

If you are overclocking, I would suggest overnight (~8 hours)... which doesn't seem to be your case, so what I would do is run it for around 1-2 hours. If it hasnt failed by then, it should be fine.

The included cpu stress test tools should be sufice...Prime95 is my fave...but everyone has their own preferences.
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RE: Suggestion: Use RMPrepUSB to format USB sticks :: UBCD V5 Discussion

Victor Chew — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:45:48 GMT

Author: Victor Chew
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:45 pm (GMT -8)

Quote:

At the batch level I think it would only require seperating the format section from the install and then having the batch file skip it unless /f switch is given....

Good idea. Thanks!

Motherboard tools :: Chit Chat

davidjameskovach — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:17:40 GMT

Author: davidjameskovach
Subject: Motherboard tools
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:17 am (GMT -8)

I am a bench tech. I have UBCD 5.0. there are many great tools. I did not see any tools to test the Motherboard itself. I do not assume because it identifies the MB, make and model that the MB itself is good. I also would like to know about using the CPU tools. testing overheating etc. The one i like is the burn tool. How long should I let it run to verify the CPU is good? do you recommend a different tool. Thank you for your time and attention to this post.

RE: suggestions for CPU stress after RC1 :: UBCD V5 Discussion

gloutch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:31:51 GMT

Author: gloutch
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:31 am (GMT -8)

I agree with delicate: the best solution is logging onto another device that keeps the results after a crash.

That's why I suggested a small serial port program that could talk to another computer giving many possibilities there. The problem is the fact that recent MB don't have a serial port anymore...

So without USB there isn't much choice left:do we have floppy support ?

RE: How to install Yahoo Messenger on UBCD ISO :: Chit Chat

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:33:33 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Subject: Re: How to install Yahoo Messenger on UBCD ISO
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:33 am (GMT -8)

dkdaniels wrote:

I'm setting up one plublic PC in my office and I'm looking to have Yahoo Messenger boot up to use from the UBCD. Can anyone walk me through this? I'm sure it can be done.

Thanks
DK

You are looking for Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows: http://www.ubcd4win.com/

No messengers (yahoo,msn,aim, etc.) support DOS environment.
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RE: suggestions for CPU stress after RC1 :: UBCD V5 Discussion

gloutch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:27:12 GMT

Author: gloutch
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:27 am (GMT -8)

I guess we could just change the "mprime" script to do that:
! NOT TESTED YET !

Code:

#!/bin/sh
#
# Wrapper for the Mersenne Prime Torture test (mprime)
# ====================================================
#
# 'mprime' is a wrapper that automaticly detects the number of CPUs so they can be
# stressed all at the same time. It will run an instance of 'mprime' for each
# CPU in order to heat all CPUs up at the same time. You can do this by running
# the background option (-bn with n= number of processes). However, this option
# does not display any output on the screen. This can be solved by running several
# instances of mprime with the background (&) option of the shell. This method
# displays the output of the multiple instances of mprime.
#
# This wrapper allows the user to choose which version of mprime he wants to use.
# mprime ==> will prompt to ask which version should be used
# mprime 23 ==> will run 'Mersenne Prime 23.5.2'
# mprime 24 ==> will run 'Mersenne Prime 24.14.2'
#
# This wrapper avoids specifying the working directory part (-W) and the torure
# (-t) option of the command 'mprime -t -W/tmp/torture-test/torture.XXXXXX',
# so the user can run 'mprime' from a terminal without worrying which parameters
# to add to use the torture test of Mersenne Prime Test.
#
#
# This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
# modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as
# published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of
# the License, or (at your option) any later version.
#
# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
# GNU General Public License for more details.
#
# You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
# along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
# Foundation, Inc., 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
#
#
# Last updated by Gert Hulselmans on 26 February 2009.
# Changes by gloutch 2001-03-10 identified by CHANGE HERE comments

#CHANGE HERE
echo -e "\033[9;0]" >/dev/console
echo -e "\033[14;0]" >/dev/console
#END CHANGE HERE

CPUS=`awk '/^processor/ {CPU=$3}; END {print CPU+1}' /proc/cpuinfo`

mkdir -p /tmp/torture-test/

echo -e '\033[0;32mMersenne Prime Torture test:'
echo -e '============================\033[0m'
echo

case "$1" in
23)
echo "The torture test will be executed with 'Mersenne Prime 23.5.2' (mprime23)."
MPRIME=/opt/mprime/mprime23
;;
24)
echo "The torture test will be executed with 'Mersenne Prime 24.14.2' (mprime24)."
MPRIME=/opt/mprime/mprime24
;;
*)
echo "Which version of 'Mersenne Prime' do you want to use?"
echo " 1) version 24.14.2 (default) Press any key exept '2'"
echo " 2) version 23.5.2 Press '2'"
echo -n 'Choose: '
read -n1 -t 15 CHOISE
echo

if [ "$CHOISE" == "2" ]; then
   echo "The torture test will be executed with 'Mersenne Prime 23.5.2' (mprime23)."
   MPRIME=/opt/mprime/mprime23
else
   echo "The torture test will be executed with 'Mersenne Prime 24.14.2' (mprime24)."
   MPRIME=/opt/mprime/mprime24
fi
;;
esac

echo
echo 'Automatic detection of the number of CPUs:'
echo

if [ "$CPUS" == "1" ]; then
WORKING_DIR=`mktemp -d -p /tmp/torture-test torture.XXXXXX`
echo '1 CPU detected.'
echo "Running 1 instance of mprime ('$MPRIME -t -W$WORKING_DIR')."
echo

#CHANGE HERE (& added)
$MPRIME -t -W$WORKING_DIR &
#END CHANGE HERE

else
echo "$CPUS CPUs detected."
echo "To stress all CPUs, $CPUS instances of $MPRIME will be run in the background."
echo
echo -e '\033[01;31mTo stop the torture test, press any key.\033[0m'

for i in `seq 1 $CPUS`; do
WORKING_DIR=`mktemp -d -p /tmp/torture-test torture.XXXXXX`
echo
echo "Starting instance $i of mprime ('$MPRIME -t -W$WORKING_DIR &')."
echo
$MPRIME -t -W$WORKING_DIR &
done

#CHANGE HERE
# read -s -n1
# pkill mprime
#END CHANGE HERE
fi

#CHANGE HERE
KEYPRESS="none"
DELAY=15

while true; do
cat /proc/uptime
read -s -n1 -t $DELAY KEYPRESS
if [ "$KEYPRESS"X != "noneX" ]; then
break
fi
DELAY = $((DELAY*2))
if [ $DELAY -gt 3600 ]; then
DELAY=3600
fi
done

pkill mprime
#END CHANGE HERE

If you want, you can send the uptime log to another console, just do
cat /proc/uptime > /dev/tty3
for the 3rd console for example.

How to install Yahoo Messenger on UBCD ISO :: Chit Chat

dkdaniels — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:48 GMT

Author: dkdaniels
Subject: How to install Yahoo Messenger on UBCD ISO
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:14 am (GMT -8)

I'm setting up one plublic PC in my office and I'm looking to have Yahoo Messenger boot up to use from the UBCD. Can anyone walk me through this? I'm sure it can be done.

Thanks
DK

RE: UBCD Wiki :: Resources & Links

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:15:33 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:15 pm (GMT -8)

Wiki has been updated! Edit away to your hearts content!

I have enabled uploads for users.

Let me know if you need any help.
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RE: crtdll.dll is corrupt :: UBCD V4 Support & Troubleshooting

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:58:30 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Subject: Re: buy windows xp service pack 2
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:58 pm (GMT -8)

ashwika wrote:

I am thinking of buying Windows XP service pack 2 brand new - and then re-install it on my ACER laptop 5100 - Does anyonw know how i can find out if it is 32 bit or 64 bit machine ,.....
also can anyone forsee any problems - I believe this is my best bet - rather than buy a new laptop ???

Would be easier and cheaper to try to clean the disk...first...and if it still doesnt work. You may also want to see if a friend has a retail version and borrow theirs and use your serial key provided with your windows (a sticker of authenticity has a serial key on it) located on the back or top of your system, and install windows that way.
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RE: How do you add a ISO to UBCD (v5)? (Ophcrack?) :: UBCD V5 Support & Troubleshooting

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:53:07 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:53 pm (GMT -8)

Actually was going to post my cfg...but you got it working. I have been running it since 5.0beta10? so it should work fine.

Quote:

Any chance you can post that iso? I would love that I just have no idea how to add that.. Understand if you can, thanks in advanced..

This is just one of the Tutorials that I will try adding to the wiki once it is upgraded...with step by step instructions. Giving out precompiled cd's of UBCD is not a good idea....because someone could easily tweak a few things and allow it to install a trojan onto your computer. So I do not recommend download other than from trusted sources and doing it yourself. Sorry.
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RE: windows\system32\config\system :: Chit Chat

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:48:03 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:48 pm (GMT -8)

No, that is a registry file corruption. You will need to do a repair windows installation. If you are running XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

If you are running Vista or 7:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/How-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem#

If you have any other questions post here.
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RE: UBCD Creator :: UBCD V5 Discussion

StopSpazzing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:16:43 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:16 pm (GMT -8)

Icecube wrote:

StopSpazzing wrote:

Im not worried about the JAVA program itself from running, just when running commands, they are different windows than they are for linux, that's what I meant. Such as linux is case sensitive and have to have different parameters for commandline programs.

The commandline porgrams are no problem (taken care of already).

Ok, no worries then. Still waiting for a new version.
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RE: UBCD Creator :: UBCD V5 Discussion

Icecube — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:03:06 GMT

Author: Icecube
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:03 pm (GMT -8)

StopSpazzing wrote:

The commandline porgrams are no problem (taken care of already).
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RE: UBCD Logo :: Resources & Links

StopSpazzing — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:08 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:54 pm (GMT -8)

Hope you dont mind...I have added them to the UBCD wiki.
http://ubcd.stopspazzing.com

both as favicon and as the logo.
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RE: UBCD Creator :: UBCD V5 Discussion

StopSpazzing — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:51:51 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:51 pm (GMT -8)

[quote="Icecube"][quote="StopSpazzing"]

Icecube wrote:

melee wrote:

I would like to add, that since this is JAVA, its a good idea to also support linux too...as I know there are many linux users our there that dont have access to a windows machine to test and rebuild iso's or even make plugins for unless this program supports and runs on linux just as well as windows.

It already support Linux (I tested it).

@ melee
Did you make any progress?

windows\system32\config\system :: Chit Chat

taffykat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:40:55 GMT

Author: taffykat
Subject: windows\system32\config\system
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:40 am (GMT -8)

will this disc fix this problem?

RE: UBCD Wiki :: Resources & Links

delicatepc — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:29:08 GMT

Author: delicatepc
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:29 am (GMT -8)

In that case... party on.

Let me know when we can register to contribute. I would like to add some of the tutorials I have posted here (bootmgr, ubuntu, etc.). The current ubcd tutorial section hasn't had updates for a while.

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RE: UBCD Wiki :: Resources & Links

StopSpazzing — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:26:30 GMT

Author: StopSpazzing
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:26 pm (GMT -8)

delicatepc wrote:

Can we get a *official* ubcd Wiki? I would like to contribute and post some of what I know (if only for my personal reference down the line etc.).

StopSpazzing - I like your Wiki. Its clean and has potential. I tried registering but currently registration seems to be locked. However I think it would be good if the wiki was hosting by UBCD team. I just seen too many times these fan sites go down, lose hosting, lose interest, or get really painfully cluttered. UBCD website has been around for ages and ages (respect). I think it would be awesome if you could put together that wiki for UBCD.

The forums are excellent resources for q/a but I think the wiki would be a great resource to direct people to for specific examples (ie adding Ubuntu to UBCD).

So what do you think Icecube/Victor? Can we have a Wiki (say at wiki.ultimatebootcd.com)?

~
dpc

Icecube and I talked, and for the time being he asked me to make a wiki...so created one. Hosting is paid for 1 years (will end in sept) and will be signing on for another 2, I can guarentee that. (unfortunately they dont have like 10 year plans.) AND i have backups of everything and will be making backups periodically, just in case. We both think its an amazing idea and as you have said, would be great for organizing Tutorials into, which I have already started doing...mind you havent finished them, but recently have been updating the pictures, mainpage and tweaking the user access to allow only registered users to post, and only users with privy to upload photos (can change at anytime and add anyone easily). I wouldnt mind moving data over at any point, so if there is an actual official wiki.ultimatebootcd.com made, would make every effort needed to help migrate the data...so that nothing is lost.

Currently, I have the wiki as readonly because the version it is using, 1.14 is over a year old , and I am in the process of getting my hosting to run the shell update command to upgrade it to 1.15.1. The reason its so urgent is because there is a MAJOR exploit that allows people to gain administration access, which is extremely BAD (and because its required for the upgrade). Its been about 3 days since its been locked, so its fairly recent...not like im letting it sit like this for a very long time or anything.

Please keep checking this post, as I will post once the wiki has been upgraded. And I thank you for being interested in helping with the wiki.
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RE: suggestions for CPU stress after RC1 :: UBCD V5 Discussion

Icecube — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:27:19 GMT

Author: Icecube
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:27 pm (GMT -8)

Quote:

Not sure if its possible but if run off USB is there a way to have it drop the uptime into a text file every X time (like every minute)?

Currently it is not possible (kernel build without support for harddisk, USB drives).

@ gloutch
if I have some free time, I can try to add the uptime displaying (maybe a separated virtual console?).
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