Install Windows 2000/XP/2003 from USB

Hi all,
I have found a very usefull tool to create a bootable USB stick that installs 2000/XP/2003.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Look here: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/120444-how-to-install-windows-from-usb-winsetupfromusb-with-gui/
Its really a very easy program to use, but you need a genuine Windows XP disc from somewhere.
If you need any more help, start your own topic in the correct area of this forum.

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I've searched all around the internet, but I just can't seem to find a straight answer to this question:
Is it possible to install Windows 7 on an MBP with a USB key? Before you answer, read my process to see where I'm having trouble.
I want to install the Windows 7 beta on my MBP, but DVD media isn't available to me. I do, however, have a 4gb USB key. I've formatted the key with my XP install (through Parallels) to be bootable, and loaded the Windows 7 install on it. When I tried to use Boot Camp, the assistant asked me for a CD/DVD, so I figured that option is out.
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I wanted to install a windows xp copy. I erased my win7 partition. Remade a new 20g partition with bootcamp. Then I did the same steps I used to install win7 with my usb drive. But instead of copying win7 files on the drive, I copying my win xp files. Then when I booted my mac with refit and chose to boot with the usb drive (with win xp) I get the error message: non system drive error.
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I can't really assist on your issue however I can point you to the correct forum to post to. There is a forum specifically for Boot Camp, I'd recommend navigating and reposting there. The address is:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=23
This forum is specifically for MBA's however not too many people run Windows on them from what I can tell.
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Hi, Robert:
Did you go into the BIOS and change it to Legacy Mode?
I believe you need to do that in order to boot from another device other than the hard drive.

Re: IMPORTANT - How to install Windows 2000 on a Satellite L300-16M (PSLB0E) ?

Hello,
I'm an independent developper and absolutely need to install several operating systems on my *Satellite L300-16M (PSLB0E)* : it's very important for me because I've to check working of piece of software under every environment for real (not using solutions like VMware, for example).
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Do I've used the wrong AHCI drivers ? Do I need to incorporate the maximum of Toshiba Drivers (about chipset, display, sound) in the Windows 2000 install CD using nLite ? I mean until the CD capacity is not reached.
Is there a way or tutorial to install Windows 2000 somewhere ? For XP, I think it will more easy because SP3 seems to support AHCI, but, just now, my problem is to install Windows 2000 : even if Microsoft wants to leave-it, there are a lot of professionals who still use-it... And my job, as developer, is to do my software works on this OS too ! *I really need to find a way to install it on this computer !!!*
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Thanks xaver, but I've already tried stormng-20070827133046.zip and it remains the same :(
About all driver ? Oh, in fact, I'll try to see if the XP ones work and if not I'll have a not-fully working Win 2K, but it will be enough for me to test my programs... I hope, at least, I'll be able to do display driver work !
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However, if someone has an idea, don't hesitate.
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