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How to start a USB device on an old laptop?

How to start a USB device on an old laptop?

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02-09-2016, 06:58 AM
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I discovered an old laptop (vaio vgn-fs215b) and wanted to upgrade Windows XP with Arch. I can locate the boot menu button, but my USB device isn’t visible. Did older laptops really not support USB booting, or is there something wrong with my setup?
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02-09-2016, 06:58 AM #1

I discovered an old laptop (vaio vgn-fs215b) and wanted to upgrade Windows XP with Arch. I can locate the boot menu button, but my USB device isn’t visible. Did older laptops really not support USB booting, or is there something wrong with my setup?

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02-09-2016, 01:28 PM
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Find the bios details they typically contain two lists—one for boot order and another for CD/floppy drives—and a second list where you can adjust the sequence. For multiple drives, update their order in the second list so the system starts from the desired drive. A USB stick should appear as a hard drive if available. If the bios lacks this feature, consider using plop boot manager, unzip it, and run the installer from the Windows folder to access the boot menu via the batch file. This method installs a boot loader that supports USB booting, though it may be slower than standard USB. The laptop also has a CD/DVD drive; if possible, use that for installations.
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02-09-2016, 01:28 PM #2

Find the bios details they typically contain two lists—one for boot order and another for CD/floppy drives—and a second list where you can adjust the sequence. For multiple drives, update their order in the second list so the system starts from the desired drive. A USB stick should appear as a hard drive if available. If the bios lacks this feature, consider using plop boot manager, unzip it, and run the installer from the Windows folder to access the boot menu via the batch file. This method installs a boot loader that supports USB booting, though it may be slower than standard USB. The laptop also has a CD/DVD drive; if possible, use that for installations.

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02-09-2016, 01:57 PM
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It doesn't include a boot order list, which I looked for. I plan to try another method later. The laptop has a DVD drive and supports booting from it, but I'm unsure how to create an ISO and if I need additional tools beyond just the DVD and the hard drive. Essentially, I'm not old enough to have used one before.
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02-09-2016, 01:57 PM #3

It doesn't include a boot order list, which I looked for. I plan to try another method later. The laptop has a DVD drive and supports booting from it, but I'm unsure how to create an ISO and if I need additional tools beyond just the DVD and the hard drive. Essentially, I'm not old enough to have used one before.

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02-09-2016, 02:53 PM
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Windows can handle it, but I favor using imgburn—it's free and far superior.
I believe if you launch the media creation tool and select dvd, it will burn the file to a DVD automatically.
Beginner Geek: How to Burn an ISO Image to a Disc
There might be moments when you need to convert an ISO image into a CD or DVD for use in a computer or another device. We’ll walk you through the process today. www.howtogeek.com
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02-09-2016, 02:53 PM #4

Windows can handle it, but I favor using imgburn—it's free and far superior.
I believe if you launch the media creation tool and select dvd, it will burn the file to a DVD automatically.
Beginner Geek: How to Burn an ISO Image to a Disc
There might be moments when you need to convert an ISO image into a CD or DVD for use in a computer or another device. We’ll walk you through the process today. www.howtogeek.com

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