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I want to download a software, then make a CD image?

by davidinvest Aug 8, 2007 2:39PM PDT

I want to download a software, then make a CD image.

First, I use Windows 2000 pro sp4, download the software.
Download to an empty hard disk, only one partion, save to the disk?
Download to an empty partion, save software to this partion?
Download to an empty folder of an empty hard disk, save software to this folder?
Download to an empty folder of an empty partion, save software to this folder?

then use another computer, install windows 2000 (update not install), install antivirus software (definition not up to date)

attach the rewritable CD-ROM

install the CD buring software

attach the hard disk that the download software locate

log on as user

use antivirus software scan the hard disk that the download software locate

then burn the software as a CD image

(never connect to internet)

does this is the safest way for this hard disk?

How to avoid virus from internet spread to the new operating system by this hard disk that the download software locate?

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Sorry, that's not how it's done.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Aug 8, 2007 9:27PM PDT

Software is supplied to you on CDs (mostly) and those are not writable so there is no fear of a virus getting onto that CD. Then you install (not download) that software title.

Your terminology is a bit confusing and you left out minor details that matter.

Bob

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