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Installing Windows through LAN Boot

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/installing-windows-through-lan-boot.173534/

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rajnusker Original post #1
May 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Hi, as the title suggests I want the working procedure to install Windows (XP/7) by using the "Network Boot" option.

What I have:

1). Two spare PC's
2). Lan cable
3). Time

What I want to do:

I want to make one of the PC the source of installation files that can be used by the second PC to boot and install Windows XP or 7.
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May 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM
hello. Do you have server os like win 2008 to deploy ?

if yes search net for "windows server 2008 Windows deployment service co.configuration"
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May 7, 2013 at 11:46 AM
^I have 2003. Will it do? Or should I get 2008 or 2012? Do you have experience with this method?
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May 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM
speaking by experience i say too much hassle.you need to install & configure a TFTP program on the system from which you want to install windows on target system.you also need to load windows image/dvd on this system which will be used to install on target system.
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May 7, 2013 at 12:10 PM
^Working tutorial? I got no experience on this. :/
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May 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM
How to Install Vista on a M200 without a CD Drive using TFTP | RyanTAdams.com
R
May 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM
^Thanks will try that. I tried using Windows Deployment Services, but they seem to require a working DHCP,etc.. I don't know what they are. Anybody has a FULL tutorial?
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May 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM
why are you using windows deployment services when you have the option to use TFTP server?i have successfully booted an intel atom desktop from a dell laptop via lan using that tutorial.
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May 15, 2013 at 8:24 PM
^Yeah going to try that.