Compaq Ipaq Desktop

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Hi all,

Merry xmas all, in case i dont post before the big day.

Iv just got in one of these ipaq desktops, business network machine, quite cool really, 866/128mb, no cd rom. Instead of putting in a pre installed XP HDD, is there a way of loading it from my network?? never done this before. I will get a cd drive off ebay, but in the meantime would be interesting to get ur thoughts.

Kat

 

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Hi Kat,

Yes, you can do an install via the network if you have a server set-up hosting RIS.

Some of the machines I work with don't have a CD-ROM- there is no need.

This will be good practice if you are planning the MCSA/E track or working in a networking environment with Microsoft products.

Merry Christmas

Si

 

Cheers Si,

try that tomorrow, on my 5th beer, so not the best time to follow that link....

Kat

 

it think it may just be easier *ripping* a cd/dvd drive from another machine, if you can... as far as i understand, you will need a network card that supports, i think, a function that allows it to work under DOS (for network boot) and then you will need a server to host the install files...

if im wrong, someone will correct me,

 

well, i'll leave this RIS thing for another day. Trying to find a CD Rom drive for it, i think it will take an Armada drive, cant find one at mo. Looked at the BIOS, dont think it will boot from a usb cd drive??? correct me if im wrong....

Kat

 

Uuuuuhuuuughhhhh!!!!!!

 

I asume things aren't going as well as you were hoping?!

Depending on the BIOS functionality, you might have to get a drive that it is willing to boot from to do your install.

Si

 

Hi Si,

yeh, u know it....
well, i'll try a usb drive tomorrow, then we'll see. shame i cant find a cd drive, a mate told me there were drives going for 3.50 on ebay.... F****d if i can find em!!!!

Kat

 

Derrrrrrrr...............
Sat looking at it...............................LIGHTBULB!!!! Bing!!Whats the matter with me, put a double ide lead in, get a double molex, an old cd rom-slave it, XP loading now... At least O/S will be on then and a USB CD can be added, so no cd rom-no worries!! Must have been "xmas lager mind blank"!!!!!

Kat