netbook loading windows 7 without a dvd drive?

ThriceNightly · 10 Oct 2010 at 09:51

hi

I have a 1012 netbook

Is it it possible to load windows 7 without purchasing a seperate dvd drive?

My main windows pc has a dvd burner and the netbook has it's own ethernet connection on my home network if that is of any relevance.

In addition I do not own any usb sticks above 1gb in size.

thanks

darael · 10 Oct 2010 at 09:54

May be possible from an SD card, but never tried it. Only installed Windows 7 from a USB stick, and it went well first time.

gizmoy2k · 10 Oct 2010 at 11:18

Yeah the only way is via dvd or get yourself a bigger usb stick, lots of guides on google on how to make the usb stick boot and work properly

ThriceNightly · 10 Oct 2010 at 12:14

thanks guys

will get myself a usb stick

marmalade · 10 Oct 2010 at 12:52

Get a good quality USB +4gb and use the MS tool faster than using a DVD
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html

ThriceNightly · 10 Oct 2010 at 13:23

^^ thanks for the reply

could someone reccommend me a good quick usb flash drive for the job

thanks

marmalade · 10 Oct 2010 at 16:32

Bytestor tend to be reasonably priced and reliable
bytestor 4gb usb
Dane-Elec Tuxedo USB 2.0 Flash / Key Drive - 4GB - White
at around £6.39 delivered