can we install vista without DVD?is it possible ?

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mkmkmk

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One of mine friend have xp pro and now want to install vista..but he dont have DVD writer as machine is 1 yr old.....

is it possible to install vista without dvd if he will download ISO 2.5 GB.

is it possible to mount ISO with daemon tools or alcohol 120 % and install without booting from dvd on separate partion ?

what about xp pro ?
is it k if he will keep xp as it is whilie installing vista ?

thanks
 
cynosure

cynosure

UbuntuUser
Microsoft surely provides Vista on a 4-5 CD pack for those who dont have a DVD ROM. If your friend can buy that then his problem will be solved.
 
cynosure

cynosure

UbuntuUser
^^But I read somewhere over the net (shayad on the MS website itself) that the CD version is also available to general public!!
 
Garbage

Garbage

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yes, U can install Vista by mounting image. (Bcoz I'm doing for Vista RC1)

Mount image using Alcohol 120% & u r thru....

do usual installation. Whether it is upgrade or New Installation !
 
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mkmkmk

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cynosure said:
Microsoft surely provides Vista on a 4-5 CD pack for those who dont have a DVD ROM. If your friend can buy that then his problem will be solved.
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its not related piracy........As he dont want to install dvd writer as it will add expenses .

his hosp have 2mbps speed.,no prob about speed and unlimited downloading.

if its possible for public then pls provide me links.....regarding online purchasing of such way.
 
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boosters

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No, Dude only DVD comes first for Vista. You can buy DVD , the price was low LG 18X DVD RW Worth Rs 1650 /-.
 
Garbage

Garbage

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cynosure said:
^^Dude read the 2nd post. Piracy discussion is not allowed here.
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Who's talking abt piracy dude ???

I have VISTA RC1 DVD. But I made image of it 'n every time I want to install it, I use image instead of DVD.

Where come piracy ???
 
infra_red_dude

infra_red_dude

Wire muncher!
yeah as long as u haf a lega key the insallation source doesn't matter! yes, u can mount the dvd iso and install it. but afaik, only upgradation will work not fresh install.
 
Vishal Gupta

Vishal Gupta

Microsoft MVP
Just extract the ISO image using WinRAR or 7-Zip and u'll get the installation folder. Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it. ;)
 
RCuber

RCuber

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^^ or you can load it in virtual drive and start the installer. I did it a just 2 hrs back. I used Magic ISO to load the vista image into a image drive and started a fresh install from XP.
 
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mkmkmk

In the zone
thanks......
all of u ......
it will help me in future too as i have new dell laptop so no need to use dvd later on,i will make image of it

shirish_nager
infra red dude
vishal
charangk


@ infra red due.......
only upgradation will work not fresh install

@vishal gupta.........
Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it

little different opinions ?
so tell me which one is possible just upgradation or fresh installation or both ?
 
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Garbage

Garbage

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mkmkmk said:
@ infra red due.......
only upgradation will work not fresh install

@vishal gupta.........
Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it

little different opinions ?
so tell me which one is possible just upgradation or fresh installation or both ?
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Dude....

Both Upgrade & Fresh Installation is possible!

U have to choose which one u want.
 
iMav

iMav

The Devil's Advocate
fresh installation also stands for installing another os on a separate partition ;)
 
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dinesh1

Broken In
No, Dude only DVD comes first for Vista. You can buy DVD , the price was low LG 18X DVD RW Worth Rs 1650 /-.

baaki illigaly cd versoin bhi net pe uplabdh hain
 
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