If you want to install Windows 7 on a netbook with a different preinstalled operating system or you need to reinstall an existing copy of Windows 7, you can fulfill your intention in several different ways, depending on the availability of an external drive for reading DVDs, DVDs. Windows 7 distribution or a genuine Windows 7 disk image purchased from the Microsoft Store.
Checking the readiness of your netbook for Windows 7
If you purchased a netbook with an operating system other than Windows 7 and your netbook does not have the appropriate certification logos, you should test it for Windows 7 compatibility. To do this, you can use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
The Transition Advisor is a versatile tool for detecting potential hardware and device issues that may arise when installing and running Windows 7. In addition, the Transition Advisor will notify you of which additional Windows 7 features will be available on your netbook.
Boot your computer from an external device: DVD drive or USB flash drive
Typically, most netbooks do not have an internal DVD drive. To install Windows 7 on such a netbook, you will need to resort to either using an external DVD drive or a bootable USB flash drive (“stick”). In both cases, you will need to boot the netbook from an external device.
The specifics of configuring a netbook to boot from external devices are specific to the model. For more information, see your netbook's documentation, the manufacturer's website, or Install and Reinstall Windows 7 and Start Windows from CD or DVD.
Installing Windows 7 on a Netbook Using an External DVD Drive
If you have an external DVD drive at your disposal, you can install Windows 7 from the installation disc.
You can install Windows 7 on a netbook from an installation disc using an external DVD drive
For this:
Connect an external DVD drive to your netbook. Typically, a USB connector is used to connect an external DVD drive to a computer.
Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into the DVD drive.
To upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows 7, start the Windows 7 setup process from your existing operating system. To completely reinstall an existing operating system, boot the netbook from the Windows 7 installation disc. Read more about installing and updating.
If you don't have an external DVD drive at your disposal, you can also install Windows 7 from an installation disc at your local computer store.
Installing Windows 7 on a netbook using a USB flash drive with a Windows 7 installation disc
You can create a bootable USB drive yourself using the files from the Windows 7 boot disk. To do this, you will need:
USB flash drive with a capacity of 4 GB or more.
Windows 7 installation disc.
A computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7 with a DVD drive.
Preparing a USB Flash Drive
Before you can create a bootable USB flash drive, you need to format it. Please note that during formatting, all data on the flash drive will be lost.
Format the USB flash drive
Create a bootable USB flash drive
After completing these steps, you can proceed to create a bootable USB flash drive. For this:
Add Windows 7 Boot Code to Your USB Flash Drive
To complete the creation of a bootable USB flash drive, you need to copy all files from the Windows 7 installation disc to your flash drive. For this:
From the Computer window, locate and open the Windows 7 installation DVD and USB flash drive.
In the DVD drive window, highlight all the files on the disc, right-click on any of the files and select “Copy”.
Go to the window of your USB flash drive, right-click on an empty space in the window and select “Paste”.
Wait for the end of the process of copying files.
Installing Windows 7 on a netbook using a USB flash drive with the original Windows 7 ISO
A blank USB flash drive of at least 4 GB.
Follow the steps below to create an installation USB flash drive:
Download the Windows 7 DVD / USB Download Tool (English page) from the Microsoft Store website and install it on your netbook.
Run Windows 7 DVD / USB Download Tool.
Specify the path to the installation disk image. To do this, click the “Browse” button and locate the corresponding ISO image file on your computer. When finished, click “Next”.
Click the “Browse” button and locate the image file on your computer
After selecting the image file, click "Next"
Select the appropriate recording medium. Press the “USB device” button to create an installation USB flash drive.
Select “USB device” to write Windows 7 image to USB flash drive
Specify the USB flash drive to which you want to record (“MY USB flash drive” in the image below). After selecting the flash drive, click on the “Begin copying” button to start recording.
Select your USB flash drive from the dropdown list
If the flash drive is not connected to the computer, a window will be displayed informing that no compatible USB devices detected (No compatible USB devices detected).
If no USB flash drive is connected, the app will notify you that no compatible USB devices are found
In this case, plug in a USB flash drive and click on the “Refresh” button next to the drop-down list.
Please note that during recording, all files on the flash drive will be deleted. Click the “Erase USB Device” button to continue.
Windows 7 DVD / USB Download Tool will write the Windows 7 installation image to your USB flash drive
Once this process is complete, you can use your USB flash drive to install Windows 7 on your netbook. For a complete installation, you will need to boot the netbook from a USB flash drive.
After the process of writing the installation USB flash drive is complete, you can use it to install Windows 7
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Greetings to netbook owners! Netbooks, as many argue, will soon become a thing of the past. They will be replaced by touch devices like tablets. But I do not share this opinion. At the moment, tablets cannot be compared with netbooks in some parameters. After all, a netbook is the same computer, but miniature. For advanced users, this little mobile friend is irreplaceable!
As it happens on a stationary computer after prolonged use, Windows is buggy or even out of order, and this happens quite often on netbooks. What to do when you need to install or reinstall the Windows operating system on a netbook?
We will describe everything in order. The first difficulty is the lack of a CD or DVD drive. After all, we are used to reinstalling Windows from disk. This option will not work here. The most practical way to install or reinstall from flash drive!
And it doesn't matter which version you prefer and Windows 7 (Seven), Windows XP, or the new Windows 8, or even an operating system not from the Windows series. The described principle is also suitable for stationary computers and laptops. The manufacturer also doesn't matter whether it's Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, MSI, Toshiba, Acer, or not listed on our list.
The reinstallation will be divided into three voluminous stages: find the image, install it on the netbook. Where can I find the image? Make it from disk, download it from the Internet (for example, from torrents, like a movie). When searching for an image, we take into account the volume of our flash drive. There is a flash drive of 8 GB or more, then everything will be fine. But if 4 GB or less, then we pay attention to the size of the Windows image, the image may simply not fit on the USB flash drive.
The next stage is the most important - recording the image to a working one flash drive ... We will not get off by simply dropping the image, autoload will not turn on, etc. Therefore, you need to use some kind of program. For example, a popular program for this is UltraISO. Use the Internet to search for this program. The program is paid, but it allows you to burn a disk image to a USB flash drive for free. We install the program, at the end of the registration it pops up, select “ Trial period».
We open the image using the program UltraISO.
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In the "Write Disk Image" window that opens formatting USB flash drive.
Now is the time to write the disk image to our USB flash drive.
The next step is to install Windows on a netbook. This stage will not be explained in the pictures, because each netbook has its own characteristics. But the principle is the same as when reinstalling on a stationary computer. Choose to boot from a USB flash drive, reboot, install, boot, enjoy the result! I think the article was helpful!
Long and fast Windows work for all!
Today I was faced with the task of installing Windows XP on a netbook, there is no DVD drive, which means that you need to organize the installation of the operating system from a USB flash drive. This guide applies to both netbooks and laptops.
Here, perhaps, with this post I will begin a series of such cheat sheets for myself in case in the future, without puzzling, you need to implement something like that. Of course, I hope that this is useful not only for me.
And so let's get started, let's conditionally divide the Windows XP installation process into 3 stages:
- Preparing a flash drive (memory card) with the Windows XP distribution.
- Boot setting in BIOS.
- Installation Windows XP on a netbook.
The tools that we will need during the installation of Windows XP from a USB flash drive:
- Utility package for modifying the distribution Windows XP.
- Disk or iso image with distribution kit Win XP.
- USB flash drive or memory card from 1 gigabyte in size.
Files required for the installation process (utility package for modifying WXP).
- Sata driver<<скачать>>
- WinSetupFromUSB<<скачать>>
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2<<скачать>>
- (Link updated on Aug 21, 2011) Nice Windows XP SP3 image<<скачать>>
Create a working folder on disk D: / XP Flash, unpack there into a folder D: / XP Flash / Flash package with utilities for modification and in a folder D: / XP Flash / XPextract the Windows XP distribution using the program 7zip or copy all files from disk.
If you, like me, have a netbook based on Intel chipsets, then in this case we need to integrate the SATA driver into WinXP, or switch the hard disk mode to BIOS to IDE Mode.If we miss this moment, then, roughly speaking, all our efforts during installation will come to naught and we will have to start all over again.
Integration of SATA drivers into the Windows XP distribution.For this we need a program nLitewhich is located in the folder D: / XP Flash / Flash / nLiteand the package installed on your computer Microsoft .NET Framework 2.
Preparing a USB flash drive with Windows XP distribution.
And so, install and run the program nLite:
Click OK ":
Push Overview:
Selecting a folder D: / XP Flash / XP with the unpacked distribution of our copy of Windows XP, and if we did everything correctly, we will display the following information about our service pack:
Here we select "Integrate \u003e\u003e\u003e Drivers" and click Next:
In the next window, click the tab Add, click in the drop-down menu "Drivers folder" and then select the folder with drivers SATA, d: \\ XP flash \\ Flash \\ sata \\ :
Click "OK" and then, depending on the bitness of your version of Windows XP, select the bitness, in my case it is the 32 bit version:
Now let's move on to creating a USB flash drive with Windows XP.
Run the program WinSetupFromUSB.
Press the button Bootice.
Here we select our flash drive and click Perfom Format.
We put a dot opposite USB-HDD mode (Single Partition)and press Next Step.
Select the NTFS file system and label, click "OK"
We agree with this misunderstanding by pressing "OK"
Here we also tell the program YES! YES HOW MUCH POSSIBLE !?
The program is worried about us - press YES... Our flash drive is finally formatting
This is clear evidence of this, we agree! Close Butice by clicking the cross in the upper right corner.
We put in the main window WinSetupFromUSB opposite Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 Setup tick and select the location of our client, broken by drivers Windows XP.If we want to watch the installation log, select Show Log.We press GO!We are watching the installation of our Windows XP with GREAT pleasure.
So we have come to a logical conclusion with which I congratulate myself and you. This is the easiest and most convenient way to create a bootable USB flash drive with Windows XP. We click "OK" and Exit.
We configure the netbook so that we can install Windows XP from a USB drive.
We reboot our netbook and at the very beginning press the F2 key. For some, this may be the Esc, F10 or Del key. We get into the BIOS.
Selecting a tab Boot.We choose our USB HDDand move it with the F5 and F6 keys to the very top
If everything went as it should, then after the reboot we get into the window where we need to select the operating system to start.
Installation Windows XP on a netbook.
We insert the flash drive into the USB connector and reboot our netbook or laptop.
We get into GRUB, select Windows XP / 2000/2003 Setup.
Click where the arrow is pointing)))
The normal Windows XP installation will begin here.
Push Enterto start the installation.
Press F8 to confirm the license agreement.
Now select the partition where Windows XP will be installed. This is quite an important point, you need to understand that if you choose to install on the D: / drive, where you store documents and important files, then with the further course of events you will lose them free of charge. Therefore, we turn on the brains! I choose a 20 gig C drive. We press Enter.
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We choose Format the partition on NTFS.Push Enter.
Push Enter and we are waiting! The disk will be formatted first.
The installation program will then copy the files.
After that, a reboot will occur, in fact, do not press anything until I say!
Choose again Windows XP / 2000/2003 Setup.
We poke where the arrow shows! And we see how it began to tune Windows XP.
Installing Windows on a netbook is practically no different from a full-fledged installation for stationary machines or laptops. Before moving on to the main topic of this post, you need to analyze the capabilities of this device. What is this device, where did it come from? Although the last question is not important to us, everyone should know about the capabilities of such a machine.
In general, now we are talking about a kind of "subnotebook", endowed with modest performance. Players can play old games, but be careful, and even then, in backward games like Diablo. Screen sizes are usually 7 to 12 inches. The main advantages of netbooks are small dimensions, minimum power consumption, and cost, which is the most powerful argument... By the way, these devices are deprived of optical drives, so users have to use only USB ports.
Selection of operating systems.
Installing Windows on a netbook starts with getting familiar with the specifications of your machine. Often, manufacturers endow their products with nasty quality - users can use only one operating system. For example, the latest models could be "sharpened" for Windows 8, so the owners of such copies will have to change their preferences. And the transition to version 7 or even XP is no longer possible... Such is the case ... More precisely, it is possible, but on the official website for your netbook you will not find drivers for 7 and even more so for XP and, accordingly, it will be in a semi-working state .. Who needs it?
We put Windows on a netbook.
So, we have already noted the installation of Windows on a netbook will be done using a USB port. You will need to arm yourself with a USB flash drive, hard drive with a USB interface or a special floppy drive that connects to the same port. A USB floppy drive is a good solution that will serve you faithfully even after the main workwhich we are now discussing.
First of all, you need to configure the system boot from the port where the USB flash drive of the selected version is connected. This is done through the BIOS, which turns on in just a couple of swipes. For more information on how to start a computer from any drive, see
In the next step, the decisive phase begins. As usual, the machine will reboot several times, the system will prompt you to select the language, configure the hard disk layout, set the date or time, and enter the password for the already chosen username. There is nothing difficult here. If you are having trouble installing Windows on a netbook, then I suggest you read a couple of previous posts:
Conclusion.
This is where your heroic deeds end. In this work, everything is quite simple, but for mobility, you have to pay some price. The last tip - download the drivers for your netbook in advance, since, most likely, after installing the driver on WIFI or a network card, they will not stand, respectively, you will not be able to access the Internet, and without Internet you do not download and install the drivers on WIFI and a network card)))) A vicious circle turns out!
You can read more about installing drivers in this
Below, you can watch a video detailing how to install Windows. (for example, I posted a video of installing Windows 7) Good luck!
Despite the fact that Windows XP is now considered morally obsolete and the manufacturer has long stopped releasing updates for it, it is still very popular.
Including the owners of netbooks. Since these gadgets have rather modest operating parameters. Installation is usually done from flash memory.
What do you need
To install Windows XP on a netbook, you will need:
- distribution kit of Windows XP;
- memory card connected to a PC via a USB port;
- netbook;
- specialized software.
In order to perform the action in question without any difficulty, it is advisable to acquire a "clean" version of XP, without various "add-ons" in the form of built-in applications and drivers. Otherwise, all kinds of conflicts may arise at the software level in the PC, leading to difficulties in the process of work and configuration.
The key point is the presence of a special USB memory, onto which, using a special application, the OS is copied. This memory will be connected before starting the computer. The WinSetupFromUS application is the best choice for creating a boot device.
Training
Installing Windows XP from a flash drive to a netbook begins with preparatory work.
It consists of the following stages:
All stages are very important, it is desirable to treat each of them as responsibly as possible. Otherwise, there is a high probability of data loss or the occurrence of any other problems associated with the deletion of information or something similar.
Video: Windows XP on a netbook
Bootable USB stick with WinSetupFromUS
An application called WinSetupFromUS makes it possible for a minimum amount of time to prepare a distribution kit with a valid bootable area that allows you to install the operating system on a netbook. Thanks to WinSetupFromUS, the process of loading the OS onto the media becomes almost completely automated. The user only needs to format it in advance.
Photo: creating a bootable usb flash
Formatting
It is advisable to format it using specialized software. The best option for such a case is the BootIce program.... It is important to remember one important feature of this process - after its completion, the data from the memory card will be completely destroyed without the possibility of recovery. Therefore, it is advisable to save them in advance on another medium.
The formatting process must be performed in strict order:
When all the above operations are completed, just wait a little. The formatting process itself takes a small amount of time. It is only important not to pull the device out of the port during this operation, and also not to turn off the computer's power. This may adversely affect the operation of the device and the process will have to start over.
Create boot record and bootloader
When the formatting is successfully completed, you can proceed to the next stage of work - creating a boot area on the device and directly a boot record.
This is done as follows:
When the operation is completed, you can safely start downloading the distribution to the media. To do this, you need to use the application WinSetupFromUS.
Copying Windows XP to a USB stick
We launch the WinSetupFromUS application.
A window will open in which you will need to perform the following actions:
- in the field called "USB disk selection and format" select the device to which you want to copy the operating system;
- put a tick in front of the box called "Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 Setup";
- click on the ellipsis located opposite the empty field and select the folder on the local disk containing the OS distribution;
- click on the "OK" button;
- the path to the located distribution will appear in the empty field;
- at the bottom of the window there is a button "GO" - click on it with the left mouse button.
When all of the above steps are exactly completed, you just have to wait a while. After completing the creation of the boot device, the message “Job Done” will appear on the screen - in English this means that the job is done. After completing all the above operations, you can safely proceed with the installation.
Testing
To check whether it is possible to carry out the installation using the distribution kit copied to the device, simply insert the media into the USB port and wait a while. If autorun is enabled on the PC, then after a while a dialog box will appear on the monitor, making it possible to perform the installation. If there is no such window, then a mistake was made somewhere.
Video: Windows XP from USB-Flash Drive to Netbook
How to install Windows XP from a flash drive to a netbook
The very installation of a system of this type on a personal computer, regardless of its type, is not difficult. Some difficulties sometimes arise at the stage of preparatory work. These are BIOS settings, selection of a priority device during the boot process and other important points.
Especially often difficulties arise when trying to install XP on a PC model that uses SATA. This version of the OS is rather problematic to work with a controller of this type. That is why when setting up BIOS, it is imperative to switch the hard disk controller to IDE compatibility mode.
If, for some reason, it is not possible to perform such an operation, then you must use the XP version with built-in drivers that allow the system to work normally with SATA devices.
BIOS setup
Bios pre-configuration for XP installation includes two main stages:
- selection of a priority device for loading;
- switching the hard disk controller to IDE mode (if the hard drive works via the SATA interface).
To enter Bios, you must press a certain key combination, or any one, before starting the boot of the personal computer.
These keys are different for different netbook models. It all depends on the specific Bios model:
- ALR - F2, Ctrl + Alt + Esc;
- AMD - F1;
- AMI - Del, F2;
- Award Bios - Del, Ctrl + Alt + Esc;
- DTK - Esc;
- Phoenix - Ctrl + Alt + Esc, Ctrl + Alt + S, Ctrl + Alt + Ins.
Boot priority
To make a USB flash drive a priority when booting a personal computer, you must follow the steps in strict order:
- go to Bios;
- find a menu called Boot or similar, with a similar name;
- find the Boot Device Priority item;
- select a USB stick.
The bootloader menu may look different. Often under the item "Boot" there is a list of devices from which the download can be carried out. And it is quite simple to select the one you need using the "-" and "+" keys. (1st boot devise, 2st boot devise). When all the required manipulations are completed, it is necessary to switch the controller to the IDE-compatibility mode - if there are no drivers in the distribution kit.
Switching the SATA hard drive controller to IDE-compatible mode
Many Bios of netbooks today support IDE compatibility mode.
To enable this mode, you need to do the following:
- go to Bios;
- find the item called SATA MODE;
- use the "+" and "-" keys to change the mode to IDE.
The menu may differ significantly in different modes. When searching for the desired item, you must focus on the technical term SATA. In most cases, menus with such names allow you to manipulate the controller and its mode of operation.
Installation process
The process of installing Windows XP from a flash drive is as follows:
After completing the formatting, the installation process will begin. It runs almost entirely in automatic mode.
User participation is required only at the stages:
The last step will be to create an account. After completing this stage, the personal computer can be used for various tasks.
This type of technology is gradually becoming a thing of the past (it is being replaced by tablets), as is the XP operating system. Despite this, today netbooks are still relevant and widely available. Since many users are quite conservative and are in no hurry to switch to new software. That is why installing XP from a flash drive is still practiced.
