Extra noob question

[man36]

Hello; I´ve finally finished my build but I ran into a problem; I do not know how to install windows 8 on my new machine since I did not install any optic drive, so could you tell me if there is any way to install windows through a usb???

 

 

Thank you!!

[Maskot]

Yes, just google "install windows 8 with USB"

[SSOB]

[JamesIsBatman]

I don't think so. I wouldn't mess around with that. Just get a cheap optical drive and pop in that os disc

 

EDIT: Well I guess you can seeing the other posts. But I wouldn't do that personally cause I know I will screw something up

[Skyfire]

I don't think so. I wouldn't mess around with that. Just get a cheap optical drive and pop in that os disc

 

Lolwut. It is possible. I do it all the time ... Microsoft even have software to format the USB for you.

[Youbetternot]

Yes ofc if you have usb port yes

[nightlitezzz]

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

 

Scroll down to 'installation' and download and follow instructions.

[BigD1970]

Any way u cut it, u would need an optical to install to a flash drive.

[Hazy125]

Lolwut. It is possible. I do it all the time ... Microsoft even have software to format the USB for you.

Maybe he's been listening to Microsoft tech support. According to them Windows isn't meant to be installed on an SSD

[mgsstar]

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/

If you have the disk, you could extract the disk to an iso and use the tool above to create a bootable usb installer: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/11003/how-to-create-a-windows-iso-from-a-disc-using-imgburn/

[Judahnator]

download the win8 .iso file. The .iso file is free, its the product key your paying for.

 

Im sure you could find it on a torrenting site. Just throw that on a USB and away you go.

[man36]

Thanks a lot!

[dalekphalm]

download the win8 .iso file. The .iso file is free, its the product key your paying for.

 

Im sure you could find it on a torrenting site. Just throw that on a USB and away you go.

If he does this, it is important to try and find a genuine .iso rip. Some modified and/or cracked versions of windows can cause problems later down the line.

 

As an example, I had Windows Vista on my Laptop. I wanted to perform a quick install, and so I downloaded a .ISO of Vista Home Premium from a torrent site, using my own legitimate product key from the underside of the laptop (which, of course, is a 100% legal practice). I then installed the downloaded version and used my own product key.

 

The problem was that when I went to install the Service Packs, it thought that my copy of Windows wasn't genuine and wouldn't proceed with the Service Pack installation. Turns out that when whoever created that ISO modified the ISO, it created some registry keys that were preventing the install.

 

It was a pain in my ass, and took longer than it was worth to figure out. Just a warning to others, look for a legit ISO rip.

[TheProfosist]

Use the windows 7 isb tool to put Windows on a flash drive.

As for the iso contact microsoft they may be able to provide you with a download. Other wise you might be able to get one online your looking for the madn version if you do that. Dont go torrent if is the only option because most times they modify the iso. If u really cant find ome let me know.

[dalekphalm]

Use the windows 7 isb tool to put Windows on a flash drive. As for the iso contact microsoft they may be able to provide you with a download. Other wise you might be able to get one online your looking for the madn version if you do that. Dont go torrent if is the only option because most times they modify the iso. If u really cant find ome let me know.

One of the reasons I love my TechNet account, is the access to all ISO's for basically every MS product, including older variants. If I can't find my Windows XP or Vista disc, I can download the ISO from TechNet and use my own product keys. I really wish they would make a public place to with access to their ISO's (with no keys or licenses of course). When I was working as a Computer Tech for Staples, we didn't have TechNet or MSDN, so finding ISO's was sometimes a pain in the ass.

[IdeaStormer]

USB External DVD always comes in handy for the future of DVD-less systems, still every blue moon you need a DVD drive for some odd-ball thing or another. Since its an external USB DVD you can use it in more than one system and lend it out if needed without opening your case.

[TheProfosist]

One of the reasons I love my TechNet account, is the access to all ISO's for basically every MS product, including older variants. If I can't find my Windows XP or Vista disc, I can download the ISO from TechNet and use my own product keys. I really wish they would make a public place to with access to their ISO's (with no keys or licenses of course). When I was working as a Computer Tech for Staples, we didn't have TechNet or MSDN, so finding ISO's was sometimes a pain in the ass.

 

want to hook me up with some ISO's? Im missing some that I need and with demonoid gone it quite hard to find clean ones.

 

 

 

USB External DVD always comes in handy for the future of DVD-less systems, still every blue moon you need a DVD drive for some odd-ball thing or another. Since its an external USB DVD you can use it in more than one system and lend it out if needed without opening your case.

 

I would like to point out that flash drive is multiple times faster than CD/DVD. Also you could also setup a PXE server, which I hope to do in the future so I only need flash drives when im out.

[GoodBytes]

To have Windows 8 disk on a USB flash drive key, you need an optical drive and a 64-bit OS running on the system (to make it bootable, which you need to do).

I would suggest to use your old computer, or some other computer in the house to prepare your USB flash drive.

 

1- Make an ISO out of the Windows 8 64-bit disk. You can use a variety of free software, such as imgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/?act=download) to do this.

2- Download and install: Windows 7 ISO to USB/DVD tool from Microsoft. While it says Windows 7, it works perfectly with Windows 8. You can get it at Microsoft Open source community site  (CodePlex) here: http://wudt.codeplex.com/releases/view/37074

3- Run the Windows 7 ISO to USB/DVD software and follow the wizard.

 

It must be noted that some USB flash drive might not be supported due to how they were designed. Some that don't work, can be made to work, It's just that formatting isn't properly done. See here to redo it:

http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/1081-configure-a-usb-drive-to-be-bootable-useful-for-installing-the-os

But in most cases (probably 95-98%), it should not be an issue.

 

Alternatively,

 -> Just plug in your old computer DVD drive, and use that. Remove it after once you are done.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS

 -> Be sure that your SATA Controller is set to AHCI mode in your BIOS/UEFI.

 

 -> Make sure that your motherboard UEFI mode (if you have this) is enabled. You may need to enable CSM, if your graphic card is not GOP/UEFI ready. This can fixed later on with a firmware upgrade from the manufacture of the graphic card. This is not done by default, because GOP ready graphic card won't be bootable on old BIOS based systems.

 

 -> If you have HPET mode somewhere in the BIOS/UEFI, it's set to Enabled and 64-bit Mode (you might not have this option, it depends on the CPU and motherboard you have. If you dont' have it, it's most likely doesn't concern you. It's CPU model specific. There is no advantage of it turned on, but there is, if it's off)

 

 -> Set XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) to Profile 1, to get your memory speed you expect, and not the lowest speed,.

 

 

You are now set. If you are new to Windows 8, once you have it installed, be sure to come here if you need help on how to use it, and help you with the learning curve it provides

[IdeaStormer]

I would like to point out that flash drive is multiple times faster than CD/DVD. Also you could also setup a PXE server, which I hope to do in the future so I only need flash drives when im out.

 

I totally agree with you, BUT! If you only have the data/installer on CD/DVD, PXE, flash drive are pointless, not many cases these day's where you can't copy it over to a drive and PXE or move it to a flash drive but sometimes it just saves time and well time. Having a USB CD/DVD is now just one of those nice tools to have up your sleeve when the situation arises, I even have a USB floppy drive, has had minimal use but has been used. Some of us support old tech as it pays the bills.

[IdeaStormer]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS

 -> Be sure that your SATA Controller is set to AHCI mode in your BIOS/UEFI.

 

 -> Make sure that your motherboard UEFI mode (if you have this) is enabled. You may need to enable CSM, if your graphic card is not GOP/UEFI ready. This can fixed later on with a firmware upgrade from the manufacture of the graphic card. This is not done by default, because GOP ready graphic card won't be bootable on old BIOS based systems.

 

 -> If you have HPET mode somewhere in the BIOS/UEFI, it's set to Enabled and 64-bit Mode (you might not have this option, it depends on the CPU and motherboard you have. If you dont' have it, it's most likely doesn't concern you. It's CPU model specific. There is no advantage of it turned on, but there is, if it's off)

 

 -> Set XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) to Profile 1, to get your memory speed you expect, and not the lowest speed,.

 

Makes me wonder why at the very least SATA AHCI mode isn't default these days in BIOS :huh:

[TheProfosist]

I totally agree with you, BUT! If you only have the data/installer on CD/DVD, PXE, flash drive are pointless, not many cases these day's where you can't copy it over to a drive and PXE or move it to a flash drive but sometimes it just saves time and well time. Having a USB CD/DVD is now just one of those nice tools to have up your sleeve when the situation arises, I even have a USB floppy drive, has had minimal use but has been used. Some of us support old tech as it pays the bills.

 

Most stuff I get now isnt on cds so no point on putting it on one. If stuff need to boot off a bootable floppy I have a flash drive formatted as such. Also once I make a flash drive I dont erase it unless theres and issue. Also with a PXE once you set it up unless you break the PC its setup and all you have to do is add more options for the new things you need.