Installing an OS on a new notebook...?

**Zuerst** · 08-05-2003, 06:52 PM

I bought a new centrino notebook (not here yet) without an OS pre-installed because I got Windows XP Pro for $6 from my campus compu-store. Do you just go to setup, set 1st boot device to CD-ROM, pop the Windows disk in, reboot, and just follow the onscreen intructions?

**SkyDog** · 08-05-2003, 07:09 PM

Yep, that's pretty much it. And when you're done installing the OS, you'll want to download and install the latest drivers for your laptop's hardware.

**freedon** · 08-05-2003, 08:29 PM

where did you manage to buy a notebook without an OS?

**Sandro** · 08-05-2003, 11:44 PM

I've seen a few places online where you can buy notebooks without OSes.

**Zuerst** · 08-06-2003, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by freedonX
where did you manage to buy a notebook without an OS?

I got an Asus M3000N from www.rjtech.com and it lets you choose if you want any OS installed and/or softwares like MS office...etc. The main reason I got the Asus M3000N is because I like the look of it and it's slimmer than most 14" centrino notebooks offered by Dell, Gateway, Sony...etc. Only down side is that it's got integrated graphics. But I guess that means that I won't be able to play games I like (or likely to get addicted to) which is good cause this laptop is suppose to be for "education."

**Thermo** · 08-06-2003, 11:55 AM

My Prostar came blank. Why should I buy a new OS from them for $160+ when I can get it for a lot less.

08-05-2003, 06:52 PM	#1
Zuerst Expensive Sushi Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 40	Installing an OS on a new notebook...? I bought a new centrino notebook (not here yet) without an OS pre-installed because I got Windows XP Pro for $6 from my campus compu-store. Do you just go to setup, set 1st boot device to CD-ROM, pop the Windows disk in, reboot, and just follow the onscreen intructions?

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08-05-2003, 07:09 PM	#2
SkyDog Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 12,185	Yep, that's pretty much it. And when you're done installing the OS, you'll want to download and install the latest drivers for your laptop's hardware.