Install Win XP via USB memory stick on thinkpad x31?

[petko8680]

hi all,

just signed up as couldn't find an answer anywhere. I purchased the IBM thinkpad x31 netbook and now I have to install Win XP. the netbook comes without a CD drive and i do not have an external one and can't afford buying it right now. Don't have a docking station as well. So, was wondering if possible to install windows XP via USB memory stick/flash drive, but need to format the hdd first. Will appreciate any help. thanks

[cdob]

It's a Pentium M machine. BIOS seems to support USB HD booting.

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Supported_Boot_Devices

Given BIOS age, try a small USB memory stick, up to 2 GB first.

Read here and try some approaches.

[petko8680]

Thanks, have exactly 2gb memory stick. will get back to you when have some results.

P.S. Which one do you recommend to try as have never install windows via USB and I am a bit confused of not messing things up?

Edited August 14, 2012 by petko8680