update from USB?

[clockwork]

would it be possible to update without burning another disc?

currently running build 7000, what would be the best release to go for?

p.s. i have discs, just lazy/dont feel like using it if theres another way

 

[Orbital Shark]

Hi clockwork,

Yes it is entirely possible. You need to first extract the contents of the downloaded ISO image (PowerISO or Winzip work well) to the external/USB HD in a directory of your choice.

Then just run the setup file & choose to upgrade rather than advanced install. I would choose build 7077 as it's the most stable.

Hope this helps

 

[ccatlett1984]

you cant just extract the files to the thumbdrive. you also need to make the thumbdrive bootable (copying files does not do this).

Run CMD.EXE and type the following. Note: This set of commands assumes that the USB flash drive is addressed as "disk 1". you should double check that by doing a list of the disks (type "list disk") before cleaning it. If you have multiple hard drives, like an SDFlash drive or a Multibay drive, you could end up wiping your second drive using this command.

1. diskpart
2. select disk 1 (read warning above, be sure you pick the usb drive)
3. clean
4. create partition primary
5. select partition 1
6. active
7. format fs=fat32
8. assign
9. exit

after doing the above, you just have to copy the files from the iso to the usb drive

 

[ikilledkenny]

From there, choose your thumb drive when you see your BIOS's splash screen.

 

[clockwork]

thanks guys.
workin on it now, using build 7100 yay!

 

[ikilledkenny]

thanks guys.
workin on it now, using build 7100 yay!

That's the RC! Where did you get it?!

 

[clockwork]

not sure if i will get in trouble for posting it but the model number is 7100.0.090421-1700
im sure you are savvy enough to find it and download it. public release is scheduled may 5th

 

[ikilledkenny]

That's ok. Thanks for answering. I'm build 7100 right now. We actually had a post about it, but in a different forum