Can I install ubuntu to my hard drive without a CD or USB device?

[tegnoto89]

I just bought a HP netbook, which doesn't have a CD drive. I want to install ubuntu (it came with windows 7) but I don't have a CD drive to run the live cd nor do I have a USB device. Is it possible for me to install ubuntu and remove windows?

[raymondh]

I just bought a HP netbook, which doesn't have a CD drive. I want to install ubuntu (it came with windows 7) but I don't have a CD drive to run the live cd nor do I have a USB device. Is it possible for me to install ubuntu and remove windows?

see/review network install

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation

- back-up your files
- consider dual-boot just in case your network install is faulty ... at least you still have windows whilst correcting the Ubuntu install.

Regards,

[plusnplus]

Hi tegnoto89,
it is not so easy to install ubuntu without a cd or usb device.
it is better if you can buy usb flash drive 2 or 4gb. it is quite affordable price.

[ericthered8]

why not just mount the iso and install?

[llawwehttam]

why not just mount the iso and install?

Not quite sure what you mean there.

[Grenage]

Indeed, go with raymondh suggestion and try a network install, or get a USB drive.

[egravede]

Not quite sure what you mean there.
He means you can download an .ISO which is essentially a file that IS a CD/DVD. Mounting it with something like http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/home. There are plenty of tutorials on how to "Mount" .ISO images so if you choose this you'll find plenty of help out there.