Asus Eeebox Windows Installation Quesitons..

Diesmile · 8th March 2009, 3:13 PM

since onlinecomputer is doing a promotion on the linux version of eeebox, i was wondering is there any other way to install xp without an external cd/dvd device?

i have a windows xp cd, can i copy the content and put on a usb drive and install windows from there?

also for the linux and windows xp version of eeebox, is there any recovery cds or hidden partitions?

many thanks.

Davo1111 · 8th March 2009, 4:25 PM

ooh shugar, i bought the exbox without thinking about it.

this might do it.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-5928902.html

Diesmile · 8th March 2009, 9:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo1111

ooh shugar, i bought the exbox without thinking about it.

this might do it.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-5928902.html

that link explains how can you boot windows from a usb

but i am more concerned about how to install windows from a usb.

DoMiNaTiOn · 25th March 2009, 11:36 AM

Bump as I bought one too and would really like to know!

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 25th March 2009, 11:44 AM

I assume its similar to a EeePC, so google has a variety of results: http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=e...eee+pc&spell=1

Diesmile · 25th March 2009, 4:16 PM

lol old post, but anyway, i bought a xp version from ow price match msy, so all good.

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 25th March 2009, 4:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesmile

lol old post, but anyway, i bought a xp version from ow price match msy, so all good.

Oh well, how are you finding it?

Menthu_Rae · 25th March 2009, 4:31 PM

Do you guys need windows on such a low powered PC?

I highly recommend trying Ubuntu 8.10 Linux if you haven't before. On a box with EeeBox specs, linux will run faster, boot quicker and give you far more flexibility in what you can do without the huge hassles of windows.

You can create a bootable USB version of Ubuntu very, very easily - boot from that, install to your EeeBox and be using it within 30 minutes of putting that USB key in!

How to create a USB version of Ubuntu:

* Download an Ubuntu 8.10 desktop ISO --> http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
* Leave the ISO file somewhere easy to browse, like your C: drive root directory
* Burn the .iso image to a CD
* Plug in your USB key (2GB+ preferred, fat32 format)
* Reboot your PC and boot from the CD drive
* Select the "try ubuntu" option
* Follow the steps here, using the .iso from your C: drive as the image file --> http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2008/1...in-ubuntu-810/

* Now plug the USB key into your eeebox, and boot from it! Install Ubuntu and there you go!

You'll be up and running with Ubuntu 8.10 in 20-30 minutes. You can install wine, utorrent, VLC, office, etc... you can use firefox, opera, flash, gimp (like photoshop), cd ripping apps, etc...

No need for drivers/screwing around, should all work out of the box*

* Note I don't have an EeeBox, getting wireless working should be fairly easy if it doesn't work by default - google is your friend!

8th March 2009, 3:13 PM	#1
Diesmile Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,008	Asus Eeebox Windows Installation Quesitons.. since onlinecomputer is doing a promotion on the linux version of eeebox, i was wondering is there any other way to install xp without an external cd/dvd device? i have a windows xp cd, can i copy the content and put on a usb drive and install windows from there? also for the linux and windows xp version of eeebox, is there any recovery cds or hidden partitions? many thanks. __________________ GB MA770-US3 \| AMD Phenom II 720 \| Team Xtreem Dark 1066 2*2GB \| HIS 4780 512mb \| TOPOWER 500W EPS

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DoMiNaTiOn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 1,603	Bump as I bought one too and would really like to know! __________________ wheelin'n'dealiN

25th March 2009, 11:44 AM	#5
DiGiTaL MoNkEY Digitally Disturbed Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 20,849	I assume its similar to a EeePC, so google has a variety of results: http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=e...eee+pc&spell=1 Last edited by DiGiTaL MoNkEY; 25th March 2009 at 11:57 AM.

25th March 2009, 4:16 PM	#6
Diesmile Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,008	lol old post, but anyway, i bought a xp version from ow price match msy, so all good. __________________ GB MA770-US3 \| AMD Phenom II 720 \| Team Xtreem Dark 1066 2*2GB \| HIS 4780 512mb \| TOPOWER 500W EPS

25th March 2009, 4:31 PM	#8
Menthu_Rae Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Northern Beaches, Sydney Posts: 3,826	Do you guys need windows on such a low powered PC? I highly recommend trying Ubuntu 8.10 Linux if you haven't before. On a box with EeeBox specs, linux will run faster, boot quicker and give you far more flexibility in what you can do without the huge hassles of windows. You can create a bootable USB version of Ubuntu very, very easily - boot from that, install to your EeeBox and be using it within 30 minutes of putting that USB key in! How to create a USB version of Ubuntu: * Download an Ubuntu 8.10 desktop ISO --> http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download * Leave the ISO file somewhere easy to browse, like your C: drive root directory * Burn the .iso image to a CD * Plug in your USB key (2GB+ preferred, fat32 format) * Reboot your PC and boot from the CD drive * Select the "try ubuntu" option * Follow the steps here, using the .iso from your C: drive as the image file --> http://tombuntu.com/index.php/2008/1...in-ubuntu-810/ * Now plug the USB key into your eeebox, and boot from it! Install Ubuntu and there you go! You'll be up and running with Ubuntu 8.10 in 20-30 minutes. You can install wine, utorrent, VLC, office, etc... you can use firefox, opera, flash, gimp (like photoshop), cd ripping apps, etc... No need for drivers/screwing around, should all work out of the box* * Note I don't have an EeeBox, getting wireless working should be fairly easy if it doesn't work by default - google is your friend! __________________ System Specs: Q6600 G0 @ 3.2GHz (8 x 400MHz), TR Ultra 120EX, 4GB G-Skill PI PC2-8500 w/Dominator Fan, Asus P5K Premium, 768MB XFX GeForce 8800 Ultra, Creative SoundBlaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro, 1x 150GB WD Raptor, 2x 750GB/1x 1TB/1x 1.5TB Seagate 7200.11 HDDs, 2x Pioneer DVR-212BKs, 2x Zalman ZMMFC-1 Plus, BenQ FP241W 24" LCD, Logitech Z-680 5.1 Speakers, Lian Li PC-A71B, 8x Scythe SFF21G, 850W Silverstone DA850 PSU. Over 40 Trades.

8th March 2009, 4:25 PM	#2
Davo1111 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Syd [Prev. Cbr] Posts: 816	ooh shugar, i bought the exbox without thinking about it. this might do it. http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-5928902.html