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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...?
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...?
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
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
Thanks all