Installing XP Over Air

[eckx]

I am trying to install Windows XP on a laptop within my wireless network. I am doing this because, the laptop onto which i am installing XP has no CD drice, All the three usb's are Shot . Is there any way i can get this done, or am i wasting time? If there is a way, i would greatly appreciate if you could detail in steps on how to do it. Thank you

 

[johnb35]

If your usb's are bad then there is no way to install an operating system without the cd drive.

 

[eckx]

If your usb's are bad then there is no way to install an operating system without the cd drive.

True...but i have an active wireless connection and the computer shows up in my network list. therefore dont you think you can install windows on it over air.

 

[johnb35]

How can you have an active wireless connection on a laptop with no operating system installed on it?

 

[mickeycooley.ie]

he can install windows from within windows. and there is such a thing as a network installation from disc image. usually you set up a file with the answers to the basics, your install key, regional settings, time zone etc. learnkey has a whole video series on this.

 

[johnb35]

he can install windows from within windows. and there is such a thing as a network installation from disc image. usually you set up a file with the answers to the basics, your install key, regional settings, time zone etc. learnkey has a whole video series on this.

He can't do a fresh install from within windows. A fresh install requires deleting the partitions and recreating them and then installing.