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    Installing Windows from USB 2.0 DVD drive-X61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by 996GT2, May 15, 2008.

  1. 996GT2

    996GT2 Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to boot off of a USB 2.0 DVD Burner and install an OS from it? This is one of my main concerns with the X61's lack of a DVD drive.
     
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  2. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    Yes that is possible.
     
    sp00n, May 15, 2008
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  3. Surfer666

    Surfer666 Notebook Consultant

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    Surfer666, May 15, 2008
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  4. loof

    loof Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did it--no problem at all.
     
    loof, May 15, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Yes,very much possible.
     
    The_Observer, May 15, 2008
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