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    can I copy my alienware disk to a usb to boot windows

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mdsniper7, May 3, 2011.

  1. mdsniper7

    mdsniper7 Notebook Evangelist

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    the aw disc that comes with the computer, can I copyy that to a usb and use it to install windows on my ssd
     
    mdsniper7, May 3, 2011
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    mdsniper7 Notebook Evangelist

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    ok that didnt work installed ssd and now have no windows hmmm I am stuck I guess i just need to buy a disc player no i miss having one
     
    mdsniper7, May 3, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    on another pc you need to insert your windows 7 disk into the drive, and have a 4gb flash drive ready also, plug that in too.

    download and run wintoflash. WinToFlash - Install Windows from usb - Home page

    you will also need to boot from the flash drive on your m11x.
     
    ajslay, May 3, 2011
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    Rep+ Will be needing this later.

    I take it an 8GB will work fine also.

    Thanks again!
     
    mardon, May 3, 2011
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