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    Is it possible to Boot XP on a 1525 from a USB Drive?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SkimGuy, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. SkimGuy

    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know it is possible to boot from a slipstreamed CD, but is it possible to boot from a USB? I've read some guides, and it is possible to boot desktops from USBs, but I was wondering if it was any different for laptops (Dells). Thanks in advance.

    Edit: I mean uninstalling Vista and installing XP from a USB key.
     
    SkimGuy, Aug 9, 2008
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, that is how xp was installed on the eee pcs before they came with windows..
    why not use a disk though?
     
    aan310, Aug 9, 2008
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  3. SkimGuy

    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't want to waste a CD-R >_> xd
     
    SkimGuy, Aug 9, 2008
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