Booting Acer Aspire One from an external CD-ROM w/ XP-Pro on it Does anyone know how to set up the Aspire One so that it can boot from a USB-connected CD-ROM drive containing Windows XP Pro on it? This is the only way that I know of loading it with another OS. Also, if you have a large application on DVD or CD, how do you install the program without a DVD or CD drive? Booting Acer Aspire One from an external CD-ROM w/ XP-Pro on it Does anyone know how to set up the Aspire One so that it can boot from a USB-connected CD-ROM drive containing Windows XP Pro on it?... » Read More Booting Acer Aspire One from an external CD-ROM w/ XP-Pro on it Does anyone know how to set up the Aspire One so that it can boot from a USB-connected CD-ROM drive containing Windows XP Pro on it? This is the only way that I know of loading it with another OS. Also, if you have a large application on DVD or CD, how do you install the program without a DVD or CD drive? « Show Less
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plug in the external cd/dvd player and reboot. hit F12 during the reboot and you should go to a menu that allows you to choose the external drive as your boot device, then hit enter to confirm when asked.cheersLarry
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Thanks, did you mean the F1 function key? I think I got to the ROM bios using F1, but I'll try F12 as well. Also, I was able to install an application I had on a CD by first copying everything from the CD to a USB thumb drive, and then simply clicking on the setup icon on the thumb drive. Cool! Thanks again!
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Thanks Joe! I bought extra memory but the seal says if I remove it the warranty is void? Is taht true? How can that be?Do i need to get latest bio, etc? I just got it. MikeJoe how in heck do i get the video cam to work? We bought my wife an Acer Aspire one and it was mountains easier to get up and running. Thank you sir!! Mike
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That question would be more if you computer supports booting up from an external drive. Any drive is just that a storage device. So this question goes to your computer not the drive you will use.
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I did install myself. I am not a computer wiz, but just know some basics. I think it is fairly easy. After installing, I copied my startup to this drive and told my computer to use this hard drive to start up. It worked and has worked ever since.
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Make sure it is fully plugged into your laptop. There is usually a screw on the bottom that holds this drive in place. Usually a Windows system would already have SATA drivers, but if the system doesn't recognize this drive, then go to your laptop manufacturer's site and see if there is a driver you can download for the DVD drive and/or SATA. Which OS do you have? Windows 7 or 8 should automatically recognize this drive, but XP might need a driver installed, and also may need a reboot afterwards. Then again, if nothing seems to work, after trying everything, you might have gotten a dud. It does happen sometimes. Does it have power. Does the tray open when you push the button? Good luck. Make sure it is fully plugged into your laptop. There is usually a screw on the bottom that holds this drive in place. Usually a Windows system would already have SATA drivers, but if the system doesn't recognize this drive, then go to your laptop manufacturer's site and see if there is a driver you can download for the DVD drive and/or SATA. Which OS do you have? Windows 7 or 8 should automatically recognize this drive, but XP might need a driver installed, and also may need a reboot afterwards. Then again, if nothing seems to work, after trying everything, you might have gotten a dud. It... » Read More Make sure it is fully plugged into your laptop. There is usually a screw on the bottom that holds this drive in place. Usually a Windows system would already have SATA drivers, but if the system doesn't recognize this drive, then go to your laptop manufacturer's site and see if there is a driver you can download for the DVD drive and/or SATA. Which OS do you have? Windows 7 or 8 should automatically recognize this drive, but XP might need a driver installed, and also may need a reboot afterwards. Then again, if nothing seems to work, after trying everything, you might have gotten a dud. It does happen sometimes. Does it have power. Does the tray open when you push the button? Good luck. « Show Less
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so Because of its size, the Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more. In the product description of the Asus EeePC, it says that it handles your digital images and movies. Does that mean the same way as the Acer Aspire One with an external drive?
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i have the exact same question, and the only things i noticed different is the information next to the name in the accer page: Aspire One 722 AO722-BZ454 (LU.SFT02.002): Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium - 64-bit version - AMD C-Series Processor C-50 (1.0GHz, 1MB L2 cache) - 2GB DDR3 Single-Channel Memory... (beyond that point is the same in both netbooks). Aspire One 722AO722-BZ197 (LU.SFT02.068) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium - 64-bit version - AMD Dual-Core Processor C-50 (1MB x 2 L2 cache, 1.0GHz) - 2GB DDR3 SDRAM... if somebody knows anything else, please let us know.
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No internal DVD or CD drive, you must use an external drive via the USB port. Personally, I usually transfer my CDs and DVDs to a thumb drive to use on the ACER. The purpose of no internal DVD drive is simply to save space and keep the unit compact. For a few more bucks, you can get the Acer with a touch screen which really helps with Windows 8
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My Acer Aspire AXC600-UR12 came equipped with Windows 8; I wasn't too happy about that because of all the negative comments I had seen about Windows 8, but since it came and I have used it for 2 or 3 months I have been pleasantly surprised and pleased with the latest MS operating system. I have since downloaded 8.1 (free and easily installed) and it is even better with the old Windows 7 start capability. I don't know if you can get this machine with Windows 7 or not, but I don't think you would be unhappy with Windows 8.Good luck
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Read my review. The way to do it without buying an external DVD drive is to set up a network. Here's step by step process: If you already have your computers set up for "home or small office network," 1) add your netbook to that network by going to My Network Places, and opening up the "Set up a home or small office network" on the left side. Make sure that the network name is the same. Follow instructions fully. You may have to reboot afterwards. 2) on the computer with the DVD drive, go to the My Computer and locate the DVD drive. right click on it and open "Sharing and Security..." Check "Share this folder on the network." 3) on the netbook, open the network and locate the DVD drive. 4) on the computer with the DVD drive, insert a program and stop install. 5) on the netbook, open the DVD drive, locate the "setup" file and run. That's it. If you don't have a set up network, you will have to set up the network for each computer with the same network name. Follow the above instructions for the rest. That's it.
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Yes, the Acer Aspire V5 has a DVD/CD drive and burner. Works fine. For price I recommend purchasing a Lenovo ThinkPad (refurbished even).
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Yes, this drive should replace the drive for the Acer Aspire One ... also here is a link to help explain the steps to replace the drive. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRl622WgaWI )ThanksJeff
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Copy the software from the CD to a flash drive and the plug the flash drive into the ASUS and youre good to go. Works for me. I also purchase a little slim CD/DVD burner on ebay for about 46 bux. it plugs into two of the usb points, one for data and one for power. It's about 1/2" thick and just a little bigger the a CD.
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I had the same problem with my Acer Aspire. It looks like it works, but the system does not detect it. I tried all the slots (slot #1 should be used I think), but no luck.
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We haven't tested it at the manufacturer level, but we did create an article on how to prepare your system to install another operating system than what came installed, if you would care to look it over: http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29401
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plug in the external cd/dvd player and reboot. hit F12 during the reboot and you should go to a menu that allows you to choose the external drive as your boot device, then hit enter to confirm when asked. cheers Larry
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If you did a proper install, bring it up on the programs list. Otherwise, put the CD in a drive, click on the drive to start install.