Setting up an operating system on a laptop when no other device is available

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Ironlific
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 04:15 PM

There’s no straightforward method to install Windows directly on a blank drive without using another computer. You’d typically need to transfer the ISO file to a USB drive first, then use a live CD or USB installation tool to set it up. While some creative workarounds exist, they often require additional hardware or software.

Ironlific

03-09-2016, 04:15 PM #1

MrKiwiism
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03-09-2016, 09:34 PM

You can buy a ready-made USB stick from sites like Amazon or Newegg. Otherwise, there’s no shortcut to making an ISO file from scratch.

MrKiwiism

03-09-2016, 09:34 PM #2

You can buy a ready-made USB stick from sites like Amazon or Newegg. Otherwise, there’s no shortcut to making an ISO file from scratch.

PottuJ_
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 10:31 PM

If it's a blank drive and no access to another pc, then no. You need to get the ISO from somewhere on a USB or DVD. If you're using a company network, you could use network boot, but this needs to be configured on a server.

PottuJ_

03-09-2016, 10:31 PM #3

CatNinjaXD
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03-15-2016, 04:49 PM

I know the answer already, but I am interested to see if some smart person has managed to figure out a way! @Naijin No this is a home device so no PXE boot option. although that would still require another device so might aswell just download the ISO. @matt0725 I was actually not aware you could even do that ? but doing it this way means purchasing another copy of windows.

CatNinjaXD

03-15-2016, 04:49 PM #4

mrminer02
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03-21-2016, 09:56 PM

I discovered this item on Amazon without any included key. It’s a Windows 10 USB installer for 16GB drives, though it’s still a bit expensive for the price.

mrminer02

03-21-2016, 09:56 PM #5

I discovered this item on Amazon without any included key. It’s a Windows 10 USB installer for 16GB drives, though it’s still a bit expensive for the price.

victordub44
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03-29-2016, 10:09 AM

Sure, I can help with that. Let me find someone to assist you.

victordub44

03-29-2016, 10:09 AM #6

Sure, I can help with that. Let me find someone to assist you.

Vile666
Member

04-16-2016, 06:47 AM

Is this even permissible? I’m not sure I’d rely on a system from an unknown source within another setup. It’s an alternative, though it may not be the best choice.

Vile666

04-16-2016, 06:47 AM #7

Is this even permissible? I’m not sure I’d rely on a system from an unknown source within another setup. It’s an alternative, though it may not be the best choice.

timmyblack
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04-16-2016, 11:17 PM

The only reasonable choice that comes to mind is this.

timmyblack

04-16-2016, 11:17 PM #8

The only reasonable choice that comes to mind is this.

zaplorcan999
Junior Member

04-18-2016, 10:44 PM

The only solution seems to be dividing the designated drive and employing an ISO mounting utility.

zaplorcan999

04-18-2016, 10:44 PM #9

The only solution seems to be dividing the designated drive and employing an ISO mounting utility.

Silberflug
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04-19-2016, 01:28 PM

#10

Visit a library and inquire about using the computer there to create the USB drive. Alternatively, consider doing it at work or school.

Silberflug

04-19-2016, 01:28 PM #10

Visit a library and inquire about using the computer there to create the USB drive. Alternatively, consider doing it at work or school.

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