Can I install windows 7 on a MBA using a USB flash drive?

I do not have an external DVD drive. Can I install windows 7 on a MBA using a USB flash drive? If so, what's is the procedure?

Hi,
have a look/read here http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-bootable-windows-7-usb-to-install-windo ws-7-from-usb-flash-drive-using-windows-7-dvdusb-tool/
Regards
Stefan

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