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Old 06-17-2010, 08:18 PM   #1
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Installing XP

I just inherited an older Dell Latitude D410 from work, and I would like to wipe it and start anew. The only problem is that there is no internal disc drive, only an external one. So how do I go about installing XP on it?
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:52 PM   #2
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If it was manufactured after 6/2004, you can press Ctrl+F11 on startup to use the Dell system restore.

EDIT: Just posted today - if you have no other choice,

Install XP Without CD Drive or Flash Drive

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Old 06-18-2010, 04:36 AM   #3
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The only problem is that there is no internal disc drive
Do you mean hard drive or cd drive?
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Old 06-18-2010, 07:19 AM   #4
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Yes I mean CD Drive
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