Operating System Transfer Help?

[Watermalia]

Hello. I am planning on building a PC in the future. However, I do not have the money to get an optical drive. This is a problem because I want to install my operating system. So here is the thing, I have a laptop with an optical drive and I am wondering if I can then put the operating system into my laptop and then put it on a usb. Is this possible?

 

[wpgwpg]

I'd think it would depend on the make and model laptop. But are you aware you can install from a USB flash drive?

 

[USAFRet]

Hello. I am planning on building a PC in the future. However, I do not have the money to get an optical drive. This is a problem because I want to install my operating system. So here is the thing, I have a laptop with an optical drive and I am wondering if I can then put the operating system into my laptop and then put it on a usb. Is this possible?

What OS are you purchasing for the new PC?
For Win 10, you can buy it on DVD, USB, or as a direct download from Microsoft. Create your own USB.

For Win 7 & 8.1, you will get a DVD. From this, you can generate a USB to use to install on the new PC.

So...what OS are you looking at purchasing?

 

[Watermalia]

Hello. I am planning on building a PC in the future. However, I do not have the money to get an optical drive. This is a problem because I want to install my operating system. So here is the thing, I have a laptop with an optical drive and I am wondering if I can then put the operating system into my laptop and then put it on a usb. Is this possible?

What OS are you purchasing for the new PC?
For Win 10, you can buy it on DVD, USB, or as a direct download from Microsoft. Create your own USB.

For Win 7 & 8.1, you will get a DVD. From this, you can generate a USB to use to install on the new PC.

So...what OS are you looking at purchasing?

What do you mean by getting Windows 10 via USB. I plan on getting Windows 10 Home 64 bit.

 

[USAFRet]

Hello. I am planning on building a PC in the future. However, I do not have the money to get an optical drive. This is a problem because I want to install my operating system. So here is the thing, I have a laptop with an optical drive and I am wondering if I can then put the operating system into my laptop and then put it on a usb. Is this possible?

What OS are you purchasing for the new PC?
For Win 10, you can buy it on DVD, USB, or as a direct download from Microsoft. Create your own USB.

For Win 7 & 8.1, you will get a DVD. From this, you can generate a USB to use to install on the new PC.

So...what OS are you looking at purchasing?

What do you mean by getting Windows 10 via USB. I plan on getting Windows 10 Home 64 bit.

You can purchase Windows 10 directly on a USB. Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Flash-Drive/dp/B01019T6O0

 

[herolion]

Hello. I am planning on building a PC in the future. However, I do not have the money to get an optical drive. This is a problem because I want to install my operating system. So here is the thing, I have a laptop with an optical drive and I am wondering if I can then put the operating system into my laptop and then put it on a usb. Is this possible?

What OS are you purchasing for the new PC?
For Win 10, you can buy it on DVD, USB, or as a direct download from Microsoft. Create your own USB.

For Win 7 & 8.1, you will get a DVD. From this, you can generate a USB to use to install on the new PC.

So...what OS are you looking at purchasing?

What do you mean by getting Windows 10 via USB. I plan on getting Windows 10 Home 64 bit.

Or you can create a bootable Windows installation USB drive to install Windows 10 by using Rufus or WinToUSB.

 

[USAFRet]

Or you can create a bootable Windows installation USB drive to install Windows 10 by using Rufus or WinToUSB.

True. You still have to buy the license, which is the same price for USB, DVD, or direct download.
The media type is trivial.