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How to Install Windows 7 on a Netbook with no Optical Drive [jkOnTheRun]
jkontherun.com - 10/23/2009
How to Install Windows 7 on a Netbook with no Optical Drive [jkOnTheRun]
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Most netbooks don’t include an integrated optical drive for CDs or DVDs. That’s done to keep the price down and simply because there isn’t much space for the drive. That makes for a challenging install problem with a new operating system. Microsoft recognizes this and created ...
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
winsupersite.com - 10/23/2009
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
— winsupersite.com — Microsoft is still making it difficult to clean install Windows 7 with Upgrade media. But fear not,... there is some good news. Assuming you know the trick. (more) Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media

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Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many
engadget.com - 10/23/2009
Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many
— engadget.com — The Windows 7 launch seems to have gone off mostly roses and sunbeams, but we're hearing today... that quite a few people have had issues installing the downloadable $29 student upgrade edition on 32-bit Vista -- apparently the file doesn't unpack to ... (more) Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many

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store.microsoft.com - 10/22/2009
Windows 7 for Netbooks
— store.microsoft.com — If you’ve got a netbook, you probably don’t have a CD or DVD drive – so you... may be wondering how you can upgrade to Windows 7. We’ve got your answer. The Microsoft Store is the only place where you can get a downloadable version of Windows 7. Download ... (more) Windows 7 for Netbooks

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I can has Windows 7 download on USB key?
IT Blogwatch's blog — ... down and simply because there isn’t much space for the drive. That makes for a challenging install problem with a new operating system. ... Don’t forget that you might have to go into your BIOS to modify your booting order, otherwise your netbook could start up from the hard drive. ... Remember to backup your data. ... You can use software to create a virtual CD if you’d rather not use the WUDT. ... With it, you can mount an .iso file as if it were on physical media like a CD. more We have no idea how excited Brandon LeBlanc is: You have no idea how excited I am. ... One ...

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