M MrGoochi Beta member Messages 2 Jul 12, 2012 #1 I have just formatted my laptop but unfortunately my dvd-rom died during the setup process of windows 7 and now i am stuck with an empty laptop. Is it possible to boot windoes 7 and install them from an external usb dvd-rom?
I have just formatted my laptop but unfortunately my dvd-rom died during the setup process of windows 7 and now i am stuck with an empty laptop. Is it possible to boot windoes 7 and install them from an external usb dvd-rom?
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Jul 12, 2012 #2 Yes, it should work fine. I've used USB DVD drives to install Windows on netbooks before and it's worked fine.
Yes, it should work fine. I've used USB DVD drives to install Windows on netbooks before and it's worked fine.
Joe C Golden Master Messages 5,004 Location Great Lakes State Jul 12, 2012 #3 Here's a guide on how to do that Maximum PC | How To: Install Windows 7 from a USB Key!
MindoverMaster Golden Master Messages 12,213 Location /home Jul 12, 2012 #4 Joe, I think he meant a physical external DVD drive. But that works, too.
OP OP M MrGoochi Beta member Messages 2 Jul 15, 2012 #5 Thank you guys for your help. Yes, i meant a physical external DVD drive but in the end i have used the usb key option
Thank you guys for your help. Yes, i meant a physical external DVD drive but in the end i have used the usb key option