Netbook Windows XP install

slipd · 1 Dec 2010 at 17:51

Hey guys,

My mate wants to put xp onto his laptop; he's bought a brand new windows cd and a 4gb flash drive.

How should we go about getting the contents of the cd onto the flash drive - is it as simple as creating an .iso and just copying it over?

Cheers

SiriusB · 1 Dec 2010 at 18:12

No, you will have to create a bootable XP USB drive. Depending on the USB drive you're using and the netbook's hardware/BIOS it can be entirely hit or miss.

Be far easier to steal/borrow/buy an external CD/DVD drive.

Scythe · 1 Dec 2010 at 18:13

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/windowsxpusb

lcg · 1 Dec 2010 at 18:52

I use WinSetupFromUSB. It's very easy

robinbredin · 1 Dec 2010 at 20:25

There is also this guide below,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html?ltr=U

SiriusB · 1 Dec 2010 at 20:53

Shame the Acer Aspire One piece of crap wouldn't boot from it. Tried 4 different USB drives too

Really is hit and miss with what combo of hardware works lol.

Brian Stuart · 2 Dec 2010 at 07:55

SiriusB said:
Be far easier to steal/borrow/buy an external CD/DVD drive.

This to be quite honest, easier and more reliable.

Beerbaron · 2 Dec 2010 at 08:00

SiriusB said:
Really is hit and miss with what combo of hardware works lol.

I have a netbook that i installed xp and ubuntu on. Its far easier to just buy a cheap usb dvd drive as you are likely to use it more than once.

Liquid_Entity · 2 Dec 2010 at 08:07

I have the Acer Series One netbook A150 and it was a piece of **** to install from USB.

slipd · 2 Dec 2010 at 22:01

Didn't realise it was this hit and miss?! Maybe it would be easier to get an external...

SiriusB · 2 Dec 2010 at 22:53

It's an utter pain.

Take Liquid - he had success with the Acer One A150. I had an A110 and no dice.

Had a Sony one that didn't like any of my USB drives, but liked one belonging to a client. The fault isn't XP or even the USB drives, it's the crappy hardware/BIOS on these netbooks.

Liquid_Entity · 6 Dec 2010 at 19:13

I've always used this version to install XP on my Netbook system.

It's due another fix as the Ubuntu install is really slow. Wasn't like the last version. Back to XP as it's easier and familiar.

edit: would help if I put the link in

http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4900

Ovr · 6 Dec 2010 at 19:48

Got my Samsung N150 Pro to work using WinSetupFromUSB but it was a total PITA! On the other hand, installing ubuntu netbook edition was a piece of cake. For the cost of USB cd drives now it really ain't worth it and it's amazing how handy they can be!