How to install windows without a disk drive

babeldude

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I am building a new computer and i had a tight budget so i could not put in an disk drive. i am also getting windows for that computer. I imagine windows comes in the form of a disk so i was wondering how do i install windows on my new computer if it does not have a disk drive?
 
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Yes. When you buy the Windows disk, it comes with a key. You can create the USB boot from the relevant ISO, and use they key that comes with the disk.

babeldude

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how do i get that iso file? Do i put the disk in another computer and i can transfer it on a usb? sorry if this sounds dumb, i just dont know alot about Operating system installing

 

babeldude

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So i would buy windows 7 disk that comes with a cd key and then i download that iso, put it on a usb, put it in my computer and enter the cd key? just making sure i understand all the steps

 

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Yes. When you buy the Windows disk, it comes with a key. You can create the USB boot from the relevant ISO, and use they key that comes with the disk.
 
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babeldude

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Also can you do this with windows 8?

 

USAFRet

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You can buy Win 8 or 8.1 in either DVD or downloadable format. Create the USB from that.