Windows – Host a PXE or network boot image on Windows 7 LAN

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I've never booted with PXE or network share, but now need to reinstall an OS on my laptop with a dead DVD drive and no budget to replace it.

Looking for a free product to host the boot image on Windows 7, then connect to it via PXE or Network Share. I don't know which is better or easier. Looking for advice on that too. This is a one-shot problem and solution.

Let me know if you need more details.

Best Answer

Is there any reason why an USB-based install won't work? It will be much simpler and faster. If it all possible, I would try to go that route. PXEboot can be... er... troublesome.