Use alternative methods like USB drives or cloud installation.

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Stan43401
Junior Member

11-10-2016, 08:22 PM

Hi everyone, I'm just starting out and wasn't sure where to ask. If I have a physical Windows copy but didn't add an optical drive to my new PC, how do I install it? My laptop has one. Thanks, Richard

Stan43401

11-10-2016, 08:22 PM #1

ciberbrine
Member

199

11-11-2016, 08:23 AM

You can obtain a Windows installer on a blank 8GB flash drive and apply the code from your DVD copy.

ciberbrine

11-11-2016, 08:23 AM #2

You can obtain a Windows installer on a blank 8GB flash drive and apply the code from your DVD copy.

Scra3mITout
Member

222

11-15-2016, 08:32 PM

1. Generate an image of your disc using ImgBurn.
2. Employ Rufus with a sufficiently large flash drive to create a bootable USB.
3. Launch the USB and install Windows from it.
4. Enter the product key from your disc box to activate Windows.
5. Operate using the installed system.

Scra3mITout

11-15-2016, 08:32 PM #3

derpy_pugz04
Junior Member

11-17-2016, 02:40 AM

You can simply get the OS image installer from Microsoft, eliminating the need to extract it from the disc.

derpy_pugz04

11-17-2016, 02:40 AM #4

You can simply get the OS image installer from Microsoft, eliminating the need to extract it from the disc.

Mummy_Man23
Member

12-07-2016, 01:19 PM

He didn't mention the operating system, and I doubt Windows 10 is available on discs.

Mummy_Man23

12-07-2016, 01:19 PM #5

He didn't mention the operating system, and I doubt Windows 10 is available on discs.

xanderzone317
Posting Freak

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12-08-2016, 09:58 PM

Rufus isn't required for Windows ISO files.

xanderzone317

12-08-2016, 09:58 PM #6

Rufus isn't required for Windows ISO files.

Kaisetsu
Senior Member

651

12-09-2016, 01:14 PM

Hello, I'm on Windows 10 and appreciate your prompt responses.

Kaisetsu

12-09-2016, 01:14 PM #7

Hello, I'm on Windows 10 and appreciate your prompt responses.

y0rdin
Junior Member

12-09-2016, 03:35 PM

Get it from MS to ensure the newest updates are installed. A disc is likely to be old.

y0rdin

12-09-2016, 03:35 PM #8

Get it from MS to ensure the newest updates are installed. A disc is likely to be old.

GreatestLegend
Junior Member

12-09-2016, 08:05 PM

Download the Windows 10 software from the official Microsoft website.

GreatestLegend

12-09-2016, 08:05 PM #9

Download the Windows 10 software from the official Microsoft website.

Annie_765
Member

12-11-2016, 02:19 PM

#10

BTW, 8gb is the lowest flash drive capacity, but for 32 and 64 bit Home and Pro editions, you should opt for at least a 32gb drive. This ensures you have a convenient option to reinstall on any desired system.

Annie_765

12-11-2016, 02:19 PM #10

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