Its was still able to run windows, so I didn't need a boot CD.
Hay check this out Vince. This is what I use.
http://www.9down.com/hirens-bootcd-15-0-399981/
It even has utilities to let you edit NTFS in DOS mode.
I used to make my own boot utility CD's with Norton Commander and other stuff on it, but Hiren's Boot CD is the ultimate utility boot CD.
Tim