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Old 09-02-2011, 04:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a Hcl netbook and want to buy a dell mini 10.so is there any methode to install win xp sp3 in the netbook beside the win7 starter from any external dvd writer?if any methode any one know then plz replay me.thanks
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Old 09-02-2011, 04:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Dual boot question for netbook

You can make a bootable USB. I had done that for my Netbook.
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Old 09-02-2011, 04:46 PM   #3 (permalink)
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That's a good solution for me. Thank a lot.if any other solution,i mean can i install xp from external dvd writer on netbook?
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Default Re: Dual boot question for netbook

^^ You can - go into bios and change the first boot device to USB DVD drive - now save and reboot - simple, eh.
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