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Hi guys. I was just wondering if it is possible to install a OS using a parallel port connector type cd-rom drive. I will either be installing windows 98 or windows xp. Thanks.
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ext. optical drive works for installing OS?
- Thread starter sup3rcarrx8
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Not unless the motherboard allows booting from it...
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I would be able to if i just change the bios settings to boot from an external device or something though right? If not, i think i'll probably have to go with a usb one. 
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You could do windows 98 with a boot floppy and driver for the par cd rom. Then upgrade to xp. I would need to look for a dos based setup for xp to do it directly from cd.
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