MJFF88
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So I've a server sitting behind me that I wish to reinstall an OS on. Is it possible to do this without a CD drive at all? Its been suggested I ISO up my external HDD and boot from that, but will that mean I have to wipe it clean?
Any help appreciated <3
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Leighton
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Get a pen drive and put the ISO onto that
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Doug
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http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/
The guides for Win 7 but is pretty generic.
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pow
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Which OS?
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MJFF88
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XP (It has WS2K3 on it but that isn't good for what I need)
What are the 4 pin power cables called in the pc?
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by MJFF88
XP (It has WS2K3 on it but that isn't good for what I need)
What are the 4 pin power cables called in the pc?
Molex
As said though, there are plenty of guides about copying Windows CD to a USB drive and install off that USB drive
Edit - Depending on the server, you could also isntall it via PXE (network install) - http://www.lockstockmods.net/2008/04/25/install-windows-over-network-with-pxe/
[Edited on 09-06-2010 by Dom]
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MJFF88
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I'll run down to PC world later and get a USB drive then, thankyou muchly for the help <3
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pow
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Windows XP will NEVER install properly from a USB stick...
You need to use an external CD drive
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VrsTurbo
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Windows XP will NEVER install properly from a USB stick...
You need to use an external CD drive
Ermm yes it will
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Windows XP will NEVER install properly from a USB stick...
You need to use an external CD drive
Want to elaborate dave  I have a copy on my desk on a usb stick Where do you get the logic it will never install from ??
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VrsTurbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
quote:
Originally posted by pow
Windows XP will NEVER install properly from a USB stick...
You need to use an external CD drive
Want to elaborate dave I have a copy on my desk on a usb stick Where do you get the logic it will never install from ??
At a guess he has tried and failed therefore as he cant do it, it means its not possible 
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Windows XP will NEVER install properly from a USB stick...
You need to use an external CD drive
http://wintoflash.com/home/en/
I've installed XP and Windows 7 from a USB stick, worked a treat.
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pow
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I've seen somewhere before that it misses some system files off or something due to the paths the are built into the code or some bollocks like that
I don't really care if it works or not in all honesty, I just use Win7 now
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