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    Is it posssible to run a DVD wirelessly to Netbook?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Fatalah, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    I remember Apple showed off software for its Macbook Air that would allow for another computer to run DVD/CD's and stream it to the Air.

    Is this possible for Netbooks? For example, this would be useful if I wanted to install Windows7 or Microsoft Office.
     
    Fatalah, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Yes, you can share a dvd drive on another computer with your netbook. I've done it before. I right clicked the dvd drive on the computer with it, then changed some sharing settings, and then found it on the netbook.
     
    Jayayess1190, Sep 13, 2009
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  3. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    Can you verify if it's possible to install files wirelessly?
     
    Fatalah, Sep 13, 2009
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  4. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Yes you can, I have done it over wireless but hardwire is better in case it makes a mistake or misses a packet.
     
    Clutch, Sep 13, 2009
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