Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
#1
Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
I have an OLD crusty laptop which i'm going to use for tuning (133mhz). it has no CD ROM on it but I would like to reformat the HD and install Win XP on it. Is there a way I can do that through my desktop computer if I connect the laptop to it?
#2
Re:Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
Winxp might not let you install on that laptop. I can't remember what the minimum requirements are for XP, but I used to have a 133Mhz laptop and it said that it didn't meet the requirements and could not install.
What do you need XP for anyway? just use 98 or something.
What do you need XP for anyway? just use 98 or something.
#6
Re:Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
well what does it already have installed? is it just a bare? no os? you can install xp pro through the network, but on that pc it will be hellish.
just run linux with wine to run the tuning software. as far as i know, most of those tuning software is just a bunch of mathematical ---- and wine will run it.
just run linux with wine to run the tuning software. as far as i know, most of those tuning software is just a bunch of mathematical ---- and wine will run it.
#7
Re:Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
Originally Posted by KL
Winxp might not let you install on that laptop. I can't remember what the minimum requirements are for XP, but I used to have a 133Mhz laptop and it said that it didn't meet the requirements and could not install.
What do you need XP for anyway? just use 98 or something.
What do you need XP for anyway? just use 98 or something.
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#8
Re:Can U format a laptop through a desktop?
I'm pretty sure 166 is actually the minimum req. Like I said, I tried to install it on a 133Mhz laptop and the installer quit out saying the computer was too slow. Linux is the way to go, but without a CD ROM drive that's even a hard thing to do. Do like Kain says, install over the network.