Install Win2K without CD drive?

amagab · 06-28-2006, 07:29 PM

I have an old Fujitsu Lifebook B-series that has no CD drive nor a floppy drive.

What are the options if I want to re-install Win2K on it? I know getting a docking CD drive is probably the best option but I rather not spend the money.

Are there any other options? Can I do it remotely through the network?

Thanks!

ckfordy · 06-28-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by amagab

I have an old Fujitsu Lifebook B-series that has no CD drive nor a floppy drive.

What are the options if I want to re-install Win2K on it? I know getting a docking CD drive is probably the best option but I rather not spend the money.

Are there any other options? Can I do it remotely through the network?

Thanks!

yes you should be able to install windows 2000 over the network to another computer if another one of your computers have a cd drive you can just go through the network and install to the pc you want to.

amagab · 06-28-2006, 08:04 PM

How do I do that? Don't I have to choose one of the local hard drives to install it on?

(I have a desktop in my office with CD/DVD drive that is on a network domain, I have the Win2K CD-ROM, and the laptop connected to the network)

Would it be easier to directly connect the laptop to the desktop with a network cable? Peer-to-peer or whatever it's called?

I really appreciate your help/advice.

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06-28-2006, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
amagab Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	How do I do that? Don't I have to choose one of the local hard drives to install it on? (I have a desktop in my office with CD/DVD drive that is on a network domain, I have the Win2K CD-ROM, and the laptop connected to the network) Would it be easier to directly connect the laptop to the desktop with a network cable? Peer-to-peer or whatever it's called? I really appreciate your help/advice.