How to install vista from an external dvd/cd drive

[richm65]

Hello,

 

[tecmo34]

You want the BIOS set to boot from a USB device, which should be your external CD/DVD player.

 

[purple stain]

Should be one of the hotkeys at the post startup screen.

 

[ilysaml]

keep hitting F12 button while you see the Bios Logo Screen then choose Boot from USB CD/DVD ROM, or you can go to advanced bios features and make First Boot USB/ CD Rom or Removable Disk