Could you boot an OS from a flash drive?

mpj88 · 25 Feb 2009 at 09:20

As above. My cd drive in my laptop has decided to pack up. Could i do this? If not any other suggestions?

Gibber · 25 Feb 2009 at 09:26

Yes you should be able to adjust your bios settings to boot from a USB device. Any linux distro can do this, I always recommend Ubuntu for ease of use.

mpj88 · 25 Feb 2009 at 09:31

I know you can boot from them, jus wondering whether you can load windows off it?

MeatLoaf · 25 Feb 2009 at 09:39

mpj88 said:
I know you can boot from them, jus wondering whether you can load windows off it?

Its possible, have a google for Intalling Windows from USB stick

formby · 25 Feb 2009 at 09:47

yes you can install vist or xp off usb stick you can even install xp to to usb stick.PE bulder i think its called or use the asus ee install method.

Gibber · 25 Feb 2009 at 11:29

mpj88 said:
I know you can boot from them, jus wondering whether you can load windows off it?

Oh right, it's just your title said 'Can you boot an OS' which I assumed you meant anything and not windows specifically.

Windows PE is usually the best bet for booting off USB, google should reveal plenty of tutorials.