Win7 Install on Netbook


  1. MisterActorMan
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    Win7 Install on Netbook


    Hi. I want to install Win7 32bit Pro on my netbook...but it doesn't have any disc drives. Do I need to set up an external DVD drive with the installer on the DVD, or can I do this with a USB drive or...?
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  3. zigzag3143
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    MisterActorMan said:
    Hi. I want to install Win7 32bit Pro on my netbook...but it doesn't have any disc drives. Do I need to set up an external DVD drive with the installer on the DVD, or can I do this with a USB drive or...?

    USB will work fine
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  4. Nemix
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    Here's a Vista tutorial link, should also work for Windows 7: HOWTO: Install Windows Vista from a high speed USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Windows Live

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  6. bobkn
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    Here are specific instructions on doing the install from a USB flash drive:

    Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7?Even on a Netbook

    It's quite easy. It's also faster than from a DVD.
    Last edited by bobkn; 26 Feb 2010 at 20:54. Reason: typo
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  7. MisterActorMan
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    Thanks all
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