petko8680 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdob Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petko8680 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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