Tamarc VIP Member VIP Member Joined Jul 16, 2010 Messages 2,332 Reaction score 1,442 Location Scotland Aug 18, 2010 #1 Could any of you good folk tell me if its possible to install Xp Pro from a usb stick ? the optical drive i suspect is faulty,though not sure,would like to confirm before buying a new dvd drive for the lappy
Could any of you good folk tell me if its possible to install Xp Pro from a usb stick ? the optical drive i suspect is faulty,though not sure,would like to confirm before buying a new dvd drive for the lappy
dar1437 Worldz Biggest Oddball VIP Member Joined Dec 10, 2009 Messages 4,783 Reaction score 9,694 Location Colorado Lounge Aug 18, 2010 #2 I'm fairly sure you can (may be a slightly watered down version?) Upvote 0 Downvote
witchy Banned for good! Joined Jul 20, 2005 Messages 18,282 Reaction score 334 Aug 18, 2010 #3 Ther are tools which will automate the creating of the bootable usb stick. I think win2flash is a popular tool. Make sure your Bios supports booting from USB. Upvote 0 Downvote
Ther are tools which will automate the creating of the bootable usb stick. I think win2flash is a popular tool. Make sure your Bios supports booting from USB.
oneman VIP Member VIP Member Joined Aug 23, 2007 Messages 7,504 Reaction score 1,284 Location Essex Aug 18, 2010 #4 Have a glance over here, Install Windows XP on a Mini-Note (USB stick method) Upvote 0 Downvote
dar1437 Worldz Biggest Oddball VIP Member Joined Dec 10, 2009 Messages 4,783 Reaction score 9,694 Location Colorado Lounge Aug 18, 2010 #5 Or try here: Install Windows XP using USB Flash Disk/ Flash Drive - Step by Step Guide Upvote 0 Downvote
J jfish VIP Member VIP Member Joined Sep 21, 2007 Messages 3,204 Reaction score 699 Aug 18, 2010 #6 yes I did it last week .. and installed without any problems Upvote 0 Downvote