August 13, 201214 yr 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
August 14, 201214 yr It's a Pentium M machine. BIOS seems to support USB HD booting.http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Supported_Boot_DevicesGiven BIOS age, try a small USB memory stick, up to 2 GB first.Read here and try some approaches.
August 14, 201214 yr Author 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, 201214 yr by petko8680
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