Sunny Maske
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Installing Windows 7 on a computer without a CD/DVD drive and with no option to boot from a USB port can be challenging, but there are still alternative methods you can try. Here's a possible solution:
Steps to Install Windows 7 Without CD/DVD Drive or USB Boot Option:
Requirements:
- External USB hard drive or thumb drive with enough space for the Windows 7 installation files.
- Access to another computer with a working CD/DVD drive.
Prepare the External Drive:
- Connect the external USB drive to the working computer.
- Format the external drive to NTFS file system to make it bootable.
Transfer Windows 7 Installation Files:
- Copy the entire contents of the Windows 7 installation DVD to the external USB drive.
Make the External Drive Bootable:
- Download a boot manager like Plop Boot Manager.
- Install the boot manager on the external drive.
- Configure the boot manager to allow booting from USB (even if the computer doesn't support it).
Connect the External Drive to the Old Computer:
- Connect the external USB drive with the Windows 7 installation files to the old computer.
Boot from the External Drive:
- Power on the old computer and press the necessary key to access the BIOS or UEFI settings.
- Configure the BIOS or UEFI to boot from the external USB drive.
Install Windows 7:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 7 on the old computer from the external USB drive.
Note:
- This method requires some technical knowledge and may not work on all systems.
- Ensure that the external USB drive is prepared correctly to avoid any data loss.
- It's recommended to seek assistance from someone experienced with installing operating systems if you're not familiar with the process.
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