Ultimate Steal question

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    Windows XP 32-bit
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    Ultimate Steal question


    Hey I'm currently running windows xp 32-bit still, and I decided to use the ultimate steal deal ($65 for win 7 pro). I then realized I have to have a DVD burner to even install it?? I was charged and extra $13 for a disc I THINK, but i'm not sure. Anyone know how this works and would care to help me?
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  2. Posts : 1,470
    Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition
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    not familiar with this deal, but you would only need the burner to burn the iso. if you don't have one you can pick one up just about anywhere that sells computer hardware for around $20. or you could use one of these tutorials USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create or Install Windows 7 FAST without a DVD or USB device
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  3. Posts : 1,443
    Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
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    Alternatively you can use this free tool to install Win 7 from usb.

    WinToFlash - Install Windows from usb - Home page

    Download the file and extract it to your desktop.
    Run the program "WinToFlash.exe" and follow the onscreen instructions.
    Easy to follow instructions...:)

    Do make sure your Win 7 installation files are in a single .ISO image file.
    If you need a video tutorial on this,i can PM you the youtube link.
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows XP 32-bit
    Thread Starter
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    Bah all I have is a crappy old 1GB usb stick. It says they'll send me disks though... so I guess I'll rock that route.
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  5. Posts : 1,443
    Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
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    The minimum size of a usb device needed to install Win 7 is only 4GB.Why not getting a usb device?Cheaper right?Or you could either borrow from a friend...
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    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
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    I hope that the flash drive that he gets is better than the one that I have, because it made my installations crawl like a snail. If I were going to do that again, I would run a HD Tune test on it before beginning. I don't think that I would let price be an issue, because one can buy some pretty good DVD burners pretty cheap these days.

    EDIT: If you decided to buy a flash drive, I would get one that is ReadyBoost compatible. That way it might serve a secondary purpose.
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  7. Posts : 1,443
    Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
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    How much does a dvd-r/rw drive costs over there?In my country it costs around $60-$70.
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    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
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    D3ftOn3Z said:
    How much does a dvd-r/rw drive costs over there?In my country it costs around $60-$70.
    You can pay that much here, but there are some good ones that go for <$30.
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    Win7 x64 Ult
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    I went the USB route, don't regret it one bit.
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  10. Posts : 1,443
    Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
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    seekermeister said:
    D3ftOn3Z said:
    How much does a dvd-r/rw drive costs over there?In my country it costs around $60-$70.
    You can pay that much here, but there are some good ones that go for <$30.
    Slight difference in price..Its cheaper down there.
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