How to create a boot CD from an already burned one?

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How to create boot cd from an already burned one?

I have copied a knopix cd from my friend. But unfortunately the cd was not a bootable one.I have already copied all of the contents and when I run from windows it works fine. How can I enable the bootable option to the cd now ? I am using the nero express for burning. Thanks in advance for any answers.

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You just can't. Even if the cd session is not closed, you can add datas, but not those necessary to...

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