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How to Install Windows XP over Vista Without a CD/DVD drive
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1968Romeo
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_ 		12. June 2007 @ 19:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have an HP labtop ZV5346US
The cd/dvd drive is busted.
I have compatibility problems with Vista.
Can I reinstall Windows XP without a CD/DVD drive
like a Windows XP install.wim or something?
I have the CD.
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britz660
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_ 		12. June 2007 @ 19:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You have a couple of options
1)Portable CD Rom Drive
2)Use the Windows Server distribution method (must own server and the license to do that (I think)

or you should be able to map a network drive and use another computers on your networks cd rom drive to install it. I am not sure tho.
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1968Romeo
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_ 		13. June 2007 @ 20:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
how do I get other computers in my network to do that?
I have a wireless connection to a bedroom router next door.
Linksys router. sbc dsl.
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