can we install vista without DVD?is it possible ?

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One of mine friend have xp pro and now want to install vista..but he dont have DVD writer as machine is 1 yr old.....

is it possible to install vista without dvd if he will download ISO 2.5 GB.

is it possible to mount ISO with daemon tools or alcohol 120 % and install without booting from dvd on separate partion ?

what about xp pro ?
is it k if he will keep xp as it is whilie installing vista ?

thanks

It is illegal to download the Vista ISO, sorry no help here.

Microsoft surely provides Vista on a 4-5 CD pack for those who dont have a DVD ROM. If your friend can buy that then his problem will be solved.

A 4 CD version is available only to technet & MSDN subscribers

^^But I read somewhere over the net (shayad on the MS website itself) that the CD version is also available to general public!!

yes, U can install Vista by mounting image. (Bcoz I'm doing for Vista RC1)

Mount image using Alcohol 120% & u r thru....

do usual installation. Whether it is upgrade or New Installation !

^^Dude read the 2nd post. Piracy discussion is not allowed here.

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cynosure said:
Microsoft surely provides Vista on a 4-5 CD pack for those who dont have a DVD ROM. If your friend can buy that then his problem will be solved.

its not related piracy........As he dont want to install dvd writer as it will add expenses .

his hosp have 2mbps speed.,no prob about speed and unlimited downloading.

if its possible for public then pls provide me links.....regarding online purchasing of such way.

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No, Dude only DVD comes first for Vista. You can buy DVD , the price was low LG 18X DVD RW Worth Rs 1650 /-.

cynosure said:
^^Dude read the 2nd post. Piracy discussion is not allowed here.

Who's talking abt piracy dude ???

I have VISTA RC1 DVD. But I made image of it 'n every time I want to install it, I use image instead of DVD.

Where come piracy ???

yeah as long as u haf a lega key the insallation source doesn't matter! yes, u can mount the dvd iso and install it. but afaik, only upgradation will work not fresh install.

Just extract the ISO image using WinRAR or 7-Zip and u'll get the installation folder. Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it.

^^ or you can load it in virtual drive and start the installer. I did it a just 2 hrs back. I used Magic ISO to load the vista image into a image drive and started a fresh install from XP.

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thanks......
all of u ......
it will help me in future too as i have new dell laptop so no need to use dvd later on,i will make image of it

shirish_nager
infra red dude
vishal
charangk

@ infra red due.......
only upgradation will work not fresh install

@vishal gupta.........
Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it

little different opinions ?
so tell me which one is possible just upgradation or fresh installation or both ?

cynosure said:
^^But I read somewhere over the net (shayad on the MS website itself) that the CD version is also available to general public!!

Yes, u are correct. I have Original Licensed Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (32+64). The Box has two DVD but it also has a card which says, you can get CD version from this link

www.windowsvista.com/1033/ordermedia

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sukhdeepsinghkohli said:
Yes, u are correct. I have Original Licensed Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (32+64). The Box has two DVD but it also has a card which says, you can get CD version from this link

www.windowsvista.com/1033/ordermedia

Thanks m8...will try now.......

mkmkmk said:
@ infra red due.......
only upgradation will work not fresh install

@vishal gupta.........
Run Setup.exe and choose Fresh installation. Thats it

little different opinions ?
so tell me which one is possible just upgradation or fresh installation or both ?

Dude....

Both Upgrade & Fresh Installation is possible!

U have to choose which one u want.

^^^ by fresh install i meant on a comp which doesn't haf any OS loaded!

fresh installation also stands for installing another os on a separate partition

D

No, Dude only DVD comes first for Vista. You can buy DVD , the price was low LG 18X DVD RW Worth Rs 1650 /-.

baaki illigaly cd versoin bhi net pe uplabdh hain

dinesh1 said:
No, Dude only DVD comes first for Vista. You can buy DVD , the price was low LG 18X DVD RW Worth Rs 1650 /-.

baaki illigaly cd versoin bhi net pe uplabdh hain

You are wrong here. Vista does have CD version, you have order them

*www.windowsvista.com/1033/ordermedia