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Discussion in 'Technology' started by judoug88, Oct 15, 2005.

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  1. judoug88

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    #1 judoug88, Oct 15, 2005
    Now that I finally got the laptop, I want to upgrade the hard drive on it, and also install Office. The laptop doesn't have a CD drive, so I was wondering if it is possible to install Office over a network (going through a router connected to my desktop) and if it would be possible to install XP over a network. If I can't is there a way I can connect my laptop to my computer and use the CD drive on my desktop to install XP and office? Thanks!
     
  2. LetsJet

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    #2 LetsJet, Oct 15, 2005
    I'm not sure, but I think Office would work.

    Just map your network drive and try the installer........
     
  3. judoug88

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    #3 judoug88, Oct 15, 2005
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    #4 LetsJet, Oct 15, 2005
    buy a cd drive and make life easy
     
  5. Schatten

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    #5 Schatten, Oct 15, 2005
    very possible, I do it all the time. Just share the cdrom drive on the network and access it via \\computername\driveletter$ <--- the $ indicates a 'hidden' share. Keep in mind, share is different than a folder. Drop me a line if you have any q's.
     

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