Install Windows 7 from desktop vs boot from CD

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    Install Windows 7 from desktop vs boot from CD


    What are the advantages when we want to install Windows 7 from desktop or booting from CD?
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  3. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 32-bit Build 7601
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    I mean what's a better way to install Windows 7? Via desktop or boot from CD?
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    Hi,

    I imagine it would probably be faster from the desktop. Ted?

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    Golden
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    Golden said:
    Hi,

    I imagine it would probably be faster from the desktop. Ted?

    Regards,
    Golden

    The only downside to those methods they have to be the same bit-rate and they are clean installs.

    If the option to boot the install media is available, that would probably be the more reliable method.
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    From the disk, you can more conveniently wipe the drive and load a fresh install. Otherwise, you wind up with the Windows.old folder.
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    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Golden said:
    Hi,

    I imagine it would probably be faster from the desktop. Ted?

    Regards,
    Golden

    The only downside to those methods they have to be the same bit-rate and they are clean installs.

    If the option to boot the install media is available, that would probably be the more reliable method.
    Ted,

    Is that the same for installation from a bootable USB? I was always under the impression that installing from USB is quicker than DVD, or is that just an urban myth?
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    Golden said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Golden said:
    Hi,

    I imagine it would probably be faster from the desktop. Ted?

    Regards,
    Golden

    The only downside to those methods they have to be the same bit-rate and they are clean installs.

    If the option to boot the install media is available, that would probably be the more reliable method.
    Ted,

    Is that the same for installation from a bootable USB? I was always under the impression that installing from USB is quicker than DVD, or is that just an urban myth?


    USB 3 -> Definitely.
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    Always boot the installer, during Custom install delete all partitions repartition as desired and format - or just click Next and the installer will create and format an install partition for you.

    If you want to save certain partitions then delete the target C partition, recreate and format it.

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  10. Posts : 22,814
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    Poimetheus said:
    Golden said:
    Ted,

    Is that the same for installation from a bootable USB? I was always under the impression that installing from USB is quicker than DVD, or is that just an urban myth?


    USB 3 -> Definitely.

    Wow, is your nane Ted also?
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