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strollin · 07-17-2011, 09:35 AM

Unless the install CD is bootable (usually only OS install CDs are bootable) there should be no reason why you can't copy the files to a thumb drive, I do it all the time. If you take the time to make the thumb drive bootable, you can also copy OS install files to a thumb drive. I have a Win 7 Pro install thumb drive I use all the time, really handy.

When I first got my netbook, I bought an external DVD drive for it since it didn't have one. I only used it a couple of times and hasn't been used in over a year. It's certainly nice to have but not necessary.

07-17-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
strollin Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. Calif. Posts: 680	Unless the install CD is bootable (usually only OS install CDs are bootable) there should be no reason why you can't copy the files to a thumb drive, I do it all the time. If you take the time to make the thumb drive bootable, you can also copy OS install files to a thumb drive. I have a Win 7 Pro install thumb drive I use all the time, really handy. When I first got my netbook, I bought an external DVD drive for it since it didn't have one. I only used it a couple of times and hasn't been used in over a year. It's certainly nice to have but not necessary. __________________ Been using, building, repairing and programming computers for nearly 30 years now. Last edited by strollin; 07-17-2011 at 09:39 AM.