How to Install Windows XP over Vista Without a CD/DVD drive

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  1. 1968Romeo

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    I have an HP labtop ZV5346US
    The cd/dvd drive is busted.
    I have compatibility problems with Vista.
    Can I reinstall Windows XP without a CD/DVD drive
    like a Windows XP install.wim or something?
    I have the CD.
     
    1968Romeo, Jun 12, 2007
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    You have a couple of options
    1)Portable CD Rom Drive
    2)Use the Windows Server distribution method (must own server and the license to do that (I think)

    or you should be able to map a network drive and use another computers on your networks cd rom drive to install it. I am not sure tho.
     
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    how do I get other computers in my network to do that?
    I have a wireless connection to a bedroom router next door.
    Linksys router. sbc dsl.
     
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