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badboy_uk · 25-06-09, 02:45 PM

Hello guys here is the problem i have.
My cousin has this laptop but his cd drive wont work its fooked so u cant really boot it from cd is there any other ways to install vista like from usb stick or external hard drive thanks
Try lookin on google but not much help

Analoguesat · 25-06-09, 03:49 PM

Why not get a new drive fitted - they are dead cheap nowadays....

badboy_uk · 25-06-09, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

Why not get a new drive fitted - they are dead cheap nowadays....

not quite wot i asked for but anyway i need to install it now till i repair my laptop

jazz_men · 25-06-09, 05:11 PM

i dont think u can boot from a USB drive. does this laptop have an existing operatin system on it? if so then you can upgrade to vista by loadin ur existin OS and open vista Setup.exe file from your usb.

I dont know of any other way, except like the other guy said gettin a new cd drive.

Mickha · 25-06-09, 05:11 PM

A quick google found a guide on how to install windows from a USB drive:
_http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!1665.entry
Is this what you were looking for?

badboy_uk · 25-06-09, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazz_men

i dont think u can boot from a USB drive. does this laptop have an existing operatin system on it? if so then you can upgrade to vista by loadin ur existin OS and open vista Setup.exe file from your usb.

I dont know of any other way, except like the other guy said gettin a new cd drive.

yes i have vista home premium on it original one

badboy_uk · 25-06-09, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazz_men

i dont think u can boot from a USB drive. does this laptop have an existing operatin system on it? if so then you can upgrade to vista by loadin ur existin OS and open vista Setup.exe file from your usb.

I dont know of any other way, except like the other guy said gettin a new cd drive.

i have vista home premium on it already original copy

jazz_men · 25-06-09, 05:44 PM

quick question, if ur already have vista home on it already, what are u tryin to install?

badboy_uk · 25-06-09, 05:46 PM

its my mates hi wants vista ultimate cos this one he has its prety messed up and runs so slow

elli5on · 25-06-09, 07:18 PM

ok but why is it running slow?? Does he have viruses on the system? Does he have enough RAM available for background/open applications which run standard when windows start? Would using MSCONFIG help him out more than simply re installing the whole OS?

Do you have an external DVD drive which you could use to install windows??

Regards

Craig

25-06-09, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Need help installing vista without cd drive Hello guys here is the problem i have. My cousin has this laptop but his cd drive wont work its fooked so u cant really boot it from cd is there any other ways to install vista like from usb stick or external hard drive thanks Try lookin on google but not much help

25-06-09, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive Why not get a new drive fitted - they are dead cheap nowadays.... __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

25-06-09, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
jazz_men Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive i dont think u can boot from a USB drive. does this laptop have an existing operatin system on it? if so then you can upgrade to vista by loadin ur existin OS and open vista Setup.exe file from your usb. I dont know of any other way, except like the other guy said gettin a new cd drive.

25-06-09, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,796 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive A quick google found a guide on how to install windows from a USB drive: _http://kurtsh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!DA410C7F7E038D!1665.entry Is this what you were looking for?

25-06-09, 05:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
jazz_men Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive quick question, if ur already have vista home on it already, what are u tryin to install?

25-06-09, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive its my mates hi wants vista ultimate cos this one he has its prety messed up and runs so slow

25-06-09, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
elli5on Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 390 Thanks: 54 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Need help installing vista without cd drive ok but why is it running slow?? Does he have viruses on the system? Does he have enough RAM available for background/open applications which run standard when windows start? Would using MSCONFIG help him out more than simply re installing the whole OS? Do you have an external DVD drive which you could use to install windows?? Regards Craig

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