HP Microserver : Windows without CD ?

[Dolby]

Just bough an N54L HP for my brother so want to setup for him tonight.

I have a Windows DVD - but how do I install to the system without DVD ROM?
Is there an easy way to get Windows onto a USB flash so I can boot from it?
Maybe a Windows way - without download other software?

 

[Fulcrum29]

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

EDIT:

Creating the ISO: http://www.burnaware.com/

 

[Dolby]

The first link is only for downloading as ISO - and not making from the DVD I already have, I think?

The second would work

Thanks

 

[Fulcrum29]

The first link is only for downloading as ISO - and not making from the DVD I already have, I think?

The second would work

Thanks

The two application links I posted is 100% in line with this link:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/a/install-windows-7-usb.htm

1. Create the DVD ISO with the second link
2. Create the bootable USB (you can also use this tool http://rufus.akeo.ie/)

Here is a whole list:

http://www.howtogeek.com/127377/the...eating-a-bootable-windows-or-linux-usb-drive/

 

[Megalin]

I had luck with this : http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/usb-installation-disk-windows-7-extra-software/

 

[Megalin]

another suggestion is :
I have another BEST and easy way to make USB bootable Windows 7…….
Nothing to do…..
Step 1: Explore your Windows 7 DVD or ISO File( in case of ISO file just mount is using any utility like Nero or PowerISO…even u can use trial version of these)
Step 2: Now copy all files including Hindden files and paste it on your formatted 4 GB( or more ) pendrive
Step 3: Restart your PC and go to BIOS and select USB as a first boot device then save and quit
Step 4: Your PC will boot with USB and now you can install or repair your Windows 7 faster than any DVD installation …… enjoy……
I have installed this way…..

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Another suggestion is:

Chuck the Windows DVD and install Linux

/Linux troll out

 

[Quey_Quick]

Built in windows tool called diskpart.

Open an elevated Command Prompt and type DISKPART.
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK (select your USB here)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
SELECT PARTITION 1
ACTIVE
FORMAT FS=FAT32 quick
ASSIGN
EXIT

Extract the ISO(I use 7zip) to the usb and it should work.

 

[Quey_Quick]

another suggestion is :
I have another BEST and easy way to make USB bootable Windows 7…….
Nothing to do…..
Step 1: Explore your Windows 7 DVD or ISO File( in case of ISO file just mount is using any utility like Nero or PowerISO…even u can use trial version of these)
Step 2: Now copy all files including Hindden files and paste it on your formatted 4 GB( or more ) pendrive
Step 3: Restart your PC and go to BIOS and select USB as a first boot device then save and quit
Step 4: Your PC will boot with USB and now you can install or repair your Windows 7 faster than any DVD installation …… enjoy……
I have installed this way…..

I don't see how this would work without making the USB bootable.

 

[Dark Agent]

Wintoflash
http://wintoflash.com/home/en/

 

[psion]

As Fulcrum29 has suggested use the Microsoft tool as in his first link, easy as lifting a finger. You choose DVD as the Source, choose the USB drive and click next! So easy, click click

 

[sajunky]

For all USB preparation, including more difficult tasks like Windows XP installation and multiboot RMPrepUSB

 

[])ragon_\/oid]

I can vouch for Rufus... http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool is just as good. All you need is an iso, and the windows tool will do the rest (Same with Rufus). Always use the Windows tool, and it works like a charm.

 

[Dolby]

I did the easy way - popped off the top and connected a DVD ROM temporarily to install

 

[ponder]

I did the easy way - popped off the top and connected a DVD ROM temporarily to install

Lol, you could have just used the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to create a usb stick with one or two clicks instead of installing a optical drive.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Lol, you could have just used the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to create a usb stick with one or two clicks instead of installing a optical drive.

This is the only reason why I have an external USB DVD drive...

At least I have an entire system builder library stored on my trusted CloneZilla server with easy USB Flash creation.