I want to install windows from another computer on a network as my computer's cd rom is not working.
2006-10-15 01:09:56 · 6 answers · asked by nessie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
it would be much easier (rather than learn how to do it across a network) to go spend $20 and buy a new CD Rom
2006-10-15 01:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by deadkelly_1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to do it this way but it will slow down the speed of the entire network. This may make your coworkers complain. You would want to have the windows xp executable installed on the network server and pull it down from there.
Since it is possible this could happen again with another computer & depending on the size of the overall network and number of computers on the network, another alternative would be to buy a removable cd rom drive that can be plugged into any computer and used.
Eventually you will need to replace or repair the cd rom on the problem computer.
Norton ghost which will work great. You will need an image of the setup to use.
Good luck
2006-10-15 01:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by pj_gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OS, in this case Windows XP, is installed on each individual PC within the network and not through the network links. If your particular work station / node has a corrupt or defunct os then contact your network administrator and ask for the os to be re-installed. This will need to be done off CD-R and the network administrator will hold a copy of the installation disc.
Remember, Windows XP is networking software in its own right, therefore illiminating (or greatly reducing) the need for extra software to be bought in to run the network.
2006-10-15 01:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nigel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a DOS network boot disk (www.bootdisk.com) with your network cards DOS drivers. Share the CD-ROM drive on the host and create a sharename to the CD-ROM on the client PC. You will also need a 2nd license for XP.
As many above have said, for the hassle involved, buying and fitting another CD-ROM drive in relatively easy and a far less problematical option.
2006-10-15 01:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Steven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a I.T. professional, but it is my understanding, from experience in software sales, that it must actually be installed to each computer on the network and has a multiple user license. You will have to see about getting that CD unit repaired or replaced. They are relatively inexpensive.
2006-10-15 01:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the program Norton Ghost
It will make an exact replica of the first PC
2006-10-15 01:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋