is there any way install vista on computer without dv

Is the only way to install it is if the computer has an internal or external DVD attached to it? No way to do it over a network or any other method?
I have a DVD burner on my Dell Inspiron 9200 with XP Pro, but I do not want to install it on this computer. I have a couple of others that can run it, but do not have DVD drives. They are all networked.
Do I need to buy or maybe borrow a DVD drive to attach to the computer I want to install it to?
Thanks for your help, if anyone can help me...

DVD ( No record ) units are as low as ~$15. A recorder can be found for under ~$45. Easier & less headaches to just buy one & be done with it.
"AAHKAA" wrote in message

Is the only way to install it is if the computer has an internal or external DVD attached to it? No way to do it over a network or any other method?
I have a DVD burner on my Dell Inspiron 9200 with XP Pro, but I do not want to install it on this computer. I have a couple of others that can run it, but do not have DVD drives. They are all networked.
Do I need to buy or maybe borrow a DVD drive to attach to the computer I want to install it to?
Thanks for your help, if anyone can help me...

I agree. Especially because the poster will just go through it all again with RC1 and the release version anyway.
"R. McCarty" wrote in message

DVD ( No record ) units are as low as ~$15. A recorder can be found for under ~$45. Easier & less headaches to just buy one & be done with it.
"AAHKAA" wrote in message Is the only way to install it is if the computer has an internal or external DVD attached to it? No way to do it over a network or any other method?
I have a DVD burner on my Dell Inspiron 9200 with XP Pro, but I do not want to install it on this computer. I have a couple of others that can run it, but do not have DVD drives. They are all networked.
Do I need to buy or maybe borrow a DVD drive to attach to the computer I want to install it to?
Thanks for your help, if anyone can help me...

Thanks. I will take your advice.. makes good sense (or is that cents) to me. Take care..
Dont forget to VOTE!!! before we loose everything, like this...
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

I agree. Especially because the poster will just go through it all again with RC1 and the release version anyway.
"R. McCarty" wrote in message DVD ( No record ) units are as low as ~$15. A recorder can be found for under ~$45. Easier & less headaches to just buy one & be done with it.
"AAHKAA" wrote in message Is the only way to install it is if the computer has an internal or external DVD attached to it? No way to do it over a network or any other method?
I have a DVD burner on my Dell Inspiron 9200 with XP Pro, but I do not want to install it on this computer. I have a couple of others that can run it, but do not have DVD drives. They are all networked.
Do I need to buy or maybe borrow a DVD drive to attach to the computer I want to install it to?
Thanks for your help, if anyone can help me...

Thanks, I will take your advice... makes good sense.
Don't forget to vote. Could you imagine not having the freedom to do this?
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

I agree. Especially because the poster will just go through it all again with RC1 and the release version anyway.
"R. McCarty" wrote in message DVD ( No record ) units are as low as ~$15. A recorder can be found for under ~$45. Easier & less headaches to just buy one & be done with it.
"AAHKAA" wrote in message Is the only way to install it is if the computer has an internal or external DVD attached to it? No way to do it over a network or any other method?
I have a DVD burner on my Dell Inspiron 9200 with XP Pro, but I do not want to install it on this computer. I have a couple of others that can run it, but do not have DVD drives. They are all networked.
Do I need to buy or maybe borrow a DVD drive to attach to the computer I want to install it to?
Thanks for your help, if anyone can help me...

Is the only way to install it via a DVD attached to the computer it is being installed on? Is there any way to install it via a network?
I have a Dell Inspiron 9200 "Desktop Replacement" (wouldn't call it a laptop, too heavy for that, but I love it..) I do not want to install Vista on it because of my warranty, and the chance of not being able to access my XP Pro. I cannot afford to loose my current configuration and do not want to have to restore the computer.
I have a couple of other desktop couputers capable of running Vista, except they do not have DVD drives. Am I forced to get a DVD drive for one of them in order to install Vista?
All my computers are networked via a linksys wireless router.
I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me.. Thanks much.

Answered in previous post. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"AAHKAA" wrote in message

Is the only way to install it via a DVD attached to the computer it is being installed on? Is there any way to install it via a network?
I have a Dell Inspiron 9200 "Desktop Replacement" (wouldn't call it a laptop, too heavy for that, but I love it..) I do not want to install Vista on it because of my warranty, and the chance of not being able to access my XP Pro. I cannot afford to loose my current configuration and do not want to have to restore the computer.
I have a couple of other desktop couputers capable of running Vista, except they do not have DVD drives. Am I forced to get a DVD drive for one of them in order to install Vista?
All my computers are networked via a linksys wireless router.
I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me.. Thanks much.

Thanks, got the message and I appreciate your help. Take care..
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Answered in previous post. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"AAHKAA" wrote in message Is the only way to install it via a DVD attached to the computer it is being installed on? Is there any way to install it via a network?
I have a Dell Inspiron 9200 "Desktop Replacement" (wouldn't call it a laptop, too heavy for that, but I love it..) I do not want to install Vista on it because of my warranty, and the chance of not being able to access my XP Pro. I cannot afford to loose my current configuration and do not want to have to restore the computer.
I have a couple of other desktop couputers capable of running Vista, except they do not have DVD drives. Am I forced to get a DVD drive for one of them in order to install Vista?
All my computers are networked via a linksys wireless router.
I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me.. Thanks much.