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Once Windows is installed, don't forget to delete the 8GB WIN_SETUP partition and merge the space back into your main drive.

The Old School Hack: How to Install Windows Directly from an HDD (No USB or DVD Required)

Windows Installation, HDD, Tech DIY, Legacy Boot, No USB

We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished building a PC or resurrecting an old laptop, but you realize you don’t have a 8GB USB flash drive lying around. Or worse—your USB ports are fried, and the DVD drive broke years ago.

Don't panic. You don't need removable media to install Windows. You can actually use the hard drive itself as the installation source.