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how to install 2000 pro without floopys

  • 01-07-2006 10:47PM
    #1
    dubdvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭


    Im wondering can i install 2000 pro with out using the floppys and using a usb drive instead or some kind of slipstream cd ..The reason i ask is i cant be bothered going out to the shed and pulling through everything looking for 4 floppys as i need to install it now tonight ...any help here will be great
    Thanks lads


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  • #2
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,945 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    dubdvd wrote:
    Im wondering can i install 2000 pro with out using the floppys and using a usb drive instead or some kind of slipstream cd ..The reason i ask is i cant be bothered going out to the shed and pulling through everything looking for 4 floppys as i need to install it now tonight ...any help here will be great
    Thanks lads

    I've never had to use any floppies when installing 2000. It does give the option of creating an emergency recovery disk, but that's not required.


  • #3
    dubdvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭dubdvd


    sorry your right the one i got is not in english and i noticed the the folder which was "boot disks" which contained 4 isos and a boot.exe and i took it for granted that i did need the floppys but after writing this i gave it a go and its fine .sorry about thats thanks for the fast reply...:o :rolleyes: :eek:


  • #4
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    And the next time you *do* need a floopy to install then just go to www.bootdisk.com


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