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Bidybag

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September 14, 2009 5:34:31

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I want to format my netbook but it doesnt have a cd/dvd drive which means i cant boot it up from CD and install windows.
Is the only other way to buy an edternal disc drive?
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foxy_roxy

September 15, 2009 9:15:21

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It depends on time and budget. Most straightforward way is to buy/borrow an external cd/dvd drive.

ibnsina

September 15, 2009 4:12:52

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There are many ways to install windows without CD/DVD, however the best way is by creating a windows [7, vista or xp]
bootable USB drive.

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Creating a Windows 7 [ Vista or XP] bootable USB drive in a few easy steps.

.............................................................................................................

Requirements:

Windows 7 ,or Vista or XP ISO

4GB+ USB Pen drive (for windows 7 or vista) or 2 GB (for windows XP)

UNetbootin tool, Download here http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/unetbootin-windows-la... and save it. (is free software)

.............................................................................................................

(backup any data on the USB, as it will be formatted)

Step 1: Insert USB pen drive into the USB port

Step 2: From the Start menu, go to My computer, right click on the USB drive, then select Format. In format windows,
under File System choose NTFS. then click Start. Once complete close the window.

Step 3: Open the UNetbootin tool (from the location you saved it in), when the the program opens up, 'Diskimage' [in the
middle] should be selected . Now click on 3 dots [...] to browse

for your Windows 7, Vista, or XP ISO image file.

Step 4: At the bottom of the Unetbootin windows , the setting should be

Type: USB Drive

Drive: for this, you choose your correct usb drive letter

Step 5: Start the process by clicking OK

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Wait as the ISO is extracted to your USB drive; once is done, you will have a bootable Windows 7/Vista/XP USB drive .

Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows. Simple hay?

.............................................................................................................

Remember you need to change the boot priorty in the Bios, change it to USB (from the HDD or CD ROM/DVD drive)

If you down't have Windows ISO, you can download Windows 7 Enterprise 90 days trial from here
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/cc442495....

Feed back is welcome.

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aneblanc

October 7, 2010 4:17:18

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I am at step 3, I have inserted my XP CD (Recovery Media Windows XP Home Edition Product Service Pack 3), where do
I find the ISO image file?

I have a fake antivirus program on my netbook and cannot get rid of it. I want to reinstall XP.

Thanks

skullman2011

March 2, 2011 3:48:37

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The best way to format a netbook with Windows XP is on YouTUBE!

It will require a 2go (minimum) USB key and your WindowsXP CD!

Watch it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q-Dt1EeCHM

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taymajor

October 6, 2011 7:41:25

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how do you change it from usb to hdd?

santoshgurung55

December 25, 2011 11:42:32

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you can do it by a external dvd drive and you can make it yourself under 10 quids just check this linkhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-RW-Drive-Laptop-IDE-HP-dv...
Bidybag said:
I want to format my netbook but it doesnt have a cd/dvd drive which means i cant boot it up from CD and install
windows. Is the only other way to buy an edternal disc drive?

santoshgurung55

December 25, 2011 11:43:25

AM

hi there you can make one under 10 quid check this outhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-RW-Drive-Laptop-IDE-HP-dv...
foxy_roxy said:

It depends on time and budget. Most straightforward way is to buy/borrow an external cd/dvd drive.

junoskinner

January 27, 2012 6:35:57

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ibnsina said:
There are many ways to install windows without CD/DVD, however the best way is by creating a windows [7,
vista or xp] bootable USB drive.

Creating a Windows 7 [ Vista or XP] bootable USB drive in a few easy steps.

.............................................................................................................

Requirements:

Windows 7 ,or Vista or XP ISO

4GB+ USB Pen drive (for windows 7 or vista) or 2 GB (for windows XP)

UNetbootin tool, Download here http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/unetbootin-windows-la... and save it. (is free
software)

.............................................................................................................

(backup any data on the USB, as it will be formatted)

Step 1: Insert USB pen drive into the USB port

Step 2: From the Start menu, go to My computer, right click on the USB drive, then select Format. In format
windows, under File System choose NTFS. then click Start. Once complete close the window.
http://www.geckoandfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/format_usb_thumbdrive_flash_fat_ntfs_how_tutorial3.jpg

Step 3: Open the UNetbootin tool (from the location you saved it in), when the the program opens up, 'Diskimage'
[in the middle] should be selected . Now click on 3 dots [...] to browse

for your Windows 7, Vista, or XP ISO image file.

http://techbird.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/unetbootin_shot.jpg

Step 4: At the bottom of the Unetbootin windows , the setting should be

Type: USB Drive

Drive: for this, you choose your correct usb drive letter

Step 5: Start the process by clicking OK

Wait as the ISO is extracted to your USB drive; once is done, you will have a bootable Windows 7/Vista/XP USB
drive .

Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows. Simple hay?

.............................................................................................................

Remember you need to change the boot priorty in the Bios, change it to USB (from the HDD or CD ROM/DVD
drive)

If you down't have Windows ISO, you can download Windows 7 Enterprise 90 days trial from here
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/cc442495....

Feed back is welcome.

Awesome response - far more useful then anything anyone else on this page has written. Thank you so much!

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Gens_17

December 24, 2012 6:11:50

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what image file should i choose after clicking the 3 dots and brows...?

because i dont know

Rak_TAL

August 14, 2013 2:44:51

AM

ibnsina said:
There are many ways to install windows without CD/DVD, however the best way is by creating a windows [7,
vista or xp] bootable USB drive.

Creating a Windows 7 [ Vista or XP] bootable USB drive in a few easy steps.

.............................................................................................................

Requirements:

Windows 7 ,or Vista or XP ISO

4GB+ USB Pen drive (for windows 7 or vista) or 2 GB (for windows XP)

UNetbootin tool, Download here http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/unetbootin-windows-la... and save it. (is free
software)

.............................................................................................................

(backup any data on the USB, as it will be formatted)

Step 1: Insert USB pen drive into the USB port

Step 2: From the Start menu, go to My computer, right click on the USB drive, then select Format. In format
windows, under File System choose NTFS. then click Start. Once complete close the window.

Step 3: Open the UNetbootin tool (from the location you saved it in), when the the program opens up, 'Diskimage'
[in the middle] should be selected . Now click on 3 dots [...] to browse

for your Windows 7, Vista, or XP ISO image file.

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Step 4: At the bottom of the Unetbootin windows , the setting should be

Type: USB Drive

Drive: for this, you choose your correct usb drive letter

Step 5: Start the process by clicking OK

Wait as the ISO is extracted to your USB drive; once is done, you will have a bootable Windows 7/Vista/XP USB
drive .

Your USB drive is ready to boot and install Windows. Simple hay?

.............................................................................................................

Remember you need to change the boot priorty in the Bios, change it to USB (from the HDD or CD ROM/DVD
drive)

If you down't have Windows ISO, you can download Windows 7 Enterprise 90 days trial from here
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/cc442495....

Feed back is welcome.

Hello

I've created the USB-Flash-Bootable XP with your instruction.

But when I insert the flash into the netbook, it says: "BOOTMGR Is Missing".

Can you please help me about this error?

UPDATE: I made a bootable flash with WinSetupFromUSB with no problem.

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