Net Install

microtraner · 02-10-2009, 01:18 PM

I have a home network over wifi with ethernet access also. I have a computer with no cdrom or floppy and need to know if it is possible to install OP through the network, or is there a better way?

**johnwill** · 02-10-2009, 02:33 PM

Connect a CD long enough to install the O/S.

microtraner · 02-10-2009, 10:16 PM

This unit (compaq ipaq) is not set up for floppy or cd, I think it was meant to be a network workhorse...
I have been reading about removing the hard drive, installing startup software and then re-installing it in the computer which supposedly will allow me to install the os. I was hoping I could find a way to get my network to see it and run the install from my desktop... Any ideas?

**johnwill** · 02-12-2009, 08:46 AM

I think I'd remove the drive and copy the distribution media to it, than put it back in for the install. :)

Doesn't the iPAQ come with some sort of restore capability?

microtraner · 02-12-2009, 01:44 PM

I think I will do as you suggested, just found it interesting to think if it could be done over the network. My friend bought this computer from a local college, without software...

Thank you for your replies!

**johnwill** · 02-13-2009, 05:22 PM

Have fun.

**bilbus** · 02-14-2009, 07:03 AM

if your device supports it, you can pxe boot off the network to install. But it's not straight foward, and would take alot of work.

**johnwill** · 02-15-2009, 09:49 AM

Well, it appears the Compaq iPAC does support PXE boot, but I'm not sure it's worth the trouble.

02-10-2009, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
microtraner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro sp3	Net Install I have a home network over wifi with ethernet access also. I have a computer with no cdrom or floppy and need to know if it is possible to install OP through the network, or is there a better way? Last edited by microtraner; 02-10-2009 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Update info

02-10-2009, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Net Install Connect a CD long enough to install the O/S. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
microtraner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro sp3	Re: Net Install This unit (compaq ipaq) is not set up for floppy or cd, I think it was meant to be a network workhorse... I have been reading about removing the hard drive, installing startup software and then re-installing it in the computer which supposedly will allow me to install the os. I was hoping I could find a way to get my network to see it and run the install from my desktop... Any ideas?

02-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Net Install I think I'd remove the drive and copy the distribution media to it, than put it back in for the install. :) Doesn't the iPAQ come with some sort of restore capability? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-12-2009, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
microtraner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro sp3	Re: Net Install I think I will do as you suggested, just found it interesting to think if it could be done over the network. My friend bought this computer from a local college, without software... Thank you for your replies!

02-13-2009, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Net Install Have fun. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-14-2009, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
bilbus TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 967 OS: OS2 Warp	Re: Net Install if your device supports it, you can pxe boot off the network to install. But it's not straight foward, and would take alot of work.

02-15-2009, 09:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,983 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Net Install Well, it appears the Compaq iPAC does support PXE boot, but I'm not sure it's worth the trouble. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience