Installing XP with no cd drive? - Page 5

Hondacity · #41 09-17-2010

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Originally Posted by 69_Goat

This is the procedure I use to make a flash drive bootable.

3oh6 posted this at EVGA forums for flashing the bios.

http://www.evga.com/forumsarchive/tm.asp?m=671353

I've used it numerous times with no problems.

this is jody's upgraded guide

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=179051

ny_driver · #42 09-17-2010

Cool, I got lots to do when I get home......no I haven't left yet

Thanks reverend, that would be excellent.

ReverendMaynard · #43 09-17-2010

good stuff, but that's not for making a USB XP install flash drive it's a bit more involved lol. If you just want to make a flash drive bootable, dl the dos file pack from bootdisk.com, and use the HP USB Format tool. I think that's all that Jody did.

edit: nope, he made it way more complicated lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69_Goat

This is the procedure I use to make a flash drive bootable.

3oh6 posted this at EVGA forums for flashing the bios.

http://www.evga.com/forumsarchive/tm.asp?m=671353

I've used it numerous times with no problems.

69_Goat · #44 09-17-2010

Right-O Rev!

Making the flash drive bootable isn't the problem.
Burning the iso to the flash drive is where things get dicey.

(I didn't get enough sleep last night. lol. Shoulda stay at the Holiday Inn.)

ReverendMaynard · #45 09-17-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69_Goat

Right-O Rev!

Making the flash drive bootable isn't the problem.
Burning the iso to the flash drive is where things get dicey.

(I didn't get enough sleep last night. lol. Shoulda stay at the Holiday Inn.)

it is dicey as shit. I've tried 4 methods now, cmd line works the best but there is some happening to the XP install that isn't....good lol.

nv, I'm bustin nuts to get this easy for you, please be patient...half assed isn't my thing

ny_driver · #46 09-17-2010

That's cool I have all weekend. EDIT: or as long as it takes...I really appreciate the help!

I have my new memory to play with for a little while anyways

ny_driver · #47 10-03-2010

Any luck Reverend? I think I'll buy a dvd burner tomorrow so I guess I'll be all set.

ny_driver · #48 10-09-2010

I bought this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 , so I will try to get tiny xp installed tonight.

ny_driver · #49 10-09-2010

....well I installed TinyXP rev09 and it tells me bootmgr is not found when I try to load TinyXP.

WTF?

Neuromancer · #50 10-09-2010

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Originally Posted by ny_driver

I bought this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 , so I will try to get tiny xp installed tonight.

Sweet thanks. Just ordered one myself