Yes, you can use an external drive to install Windows 8.1 on your system.

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06-27-2016, 12:35 PM

I'm unsure about installing a physical copy of Windows 8.1 with this build. What type of external optical drive would work best for you? Your input would be helpful. Thanks!

Hades666201

06-27-2016, 12:35 PM #1

I'm unsure about installing a physical copy of Windows 8.1 with this build. What type of external optical drive would work best for you? Your input would be helpful. Thanks!

DJBazzInc
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06-27-2016, 08:19 PM

Sure, I can do that. Just let me know what you need!

DJBazzInc

06-27-2016, 08:19 PM #2

Sure, I can do that. Just let me know what you need!

Rodeen
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06-28-2016, 11:58 AM

The light from a fallen object damaged your optical drive. You suspect malware might be present after the incident, so you're cautious about transferring files to avoid spreading it.

Rodeen

06-28-2016, 11:58 AM #3

The light from a fallen object damaged your optical drive. You suspect malware might be present after the incident, so you're cautious about transferring files to avoid spreading it.

Pixel_Titan_
Junior Member

06-28-2016, 01:51 PM

You have options, but as @ Ursidae mentioned, why not purchase a $6 flash drive instead?

Pixel_Titan_

06-28-2016, 01:51 PM #4

You have options, but as @ Ursidae mentioned, why not purchase a $6 flash drive instead?

coolerijk
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06-28-2016, 04:07 PM

coolerijk

06-28-2016, 04:07 PM #5

metalstone28
Member

06-29-2016, 10:33 AM

You can connect a networked operating system to your computer across the globe and start from another location. There are no restrictions I've discovered for booting into an OS. Hope it works! 😊

metalstone28

06-29-2016, 10:33 AM #6

You can connect a networked operating system to your computer across the globe and start from another location. There are no restrictions I've discovered for booting into an OS. Hope it works! 😊

Thegamingnerds
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06-29-2016, 10:38 AM

You can set up Windows 8.1 using a USB drive (Linus has a tutorial video) or an external optical disc.

Thegamingnerds

06-29-2016, 10:38 AM #7

You can set up Windows 8.1 using a USB drive (Linus has a tutorial video) or an external optical disc.