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05-03-13, 05:44 PM
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Windows 7 USB Install
Just a quick question...
I notice that a lot of people are not using optical drives in new builds. Is this because USB installs are now the norm for OS installations? Also, I have read some guides on how-to install Windows 7 from a USB and some seem touch and go while others just look complicated. I have always used DVDs for OS installs and that is the only thing I can imagine using an optical drive for so would it be pointless to get a DVD Burner for my new build?
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05-03-13, 05:47 PM
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Just get an external drive so you can use it when you want. I have never done a usb install
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05-03-13, 05:48 PM
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I do only use USB
just create a bootable thumb drive, choose to boot from it and then the usual stuff
nothing special
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05-03-13, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Noz_God
Just get an external drive so you can use it when you want. I have never done a usb install
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I'm looking to cut costs for the build budget. If I were to get an optical drive at all it will be internal.
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05-03-13, 06:04 PM
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Just use the Windows 7 USB/DVD tool and it couldnt be an easier
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05-03-13, 06:12 PM
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As above. Installing from a USB drive is exactly the same, no extra steps needed, you just boot from USB.
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05-03-13, 06:29 PM
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Ok, thanks for the responses guys. Hopefully this will be the week the IRS gets my refund out so I can get the new build parts ordered.
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05-03-13, 09:29 PM
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Just follow one of the guides over on youtube, i do it all the time -
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05-03-13, 10:22 PM
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USB 2.0 is much faster than SATA I. plus no real extra hardware to wire in.
been using USB for 2-3yr for OS installs. wouldnt ever go back to disc media.
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