X40 Ultrabase with both CD/DVD and Hard disk drive

[mdsampson]

Both the CD/DVD and the Hard Disk fit into the same slot in the Ultrabase, so only one can be installed at a time. Is there a way to install Programs on this hard disk from the CD? Any help is appreciated. I am new to the X40 and your forum. Happy Holidays.

[mattfromomaha]

You mean the EXTRA hard disk, right? The only idea I can think of is to copy the entire contents of the CD onto X40's main hard drive, switch the DVD/CD to the spare Hard Drive, and then run the CD installation copy that is on your main hard drive, pointing it to the spare HD.

[phr]

Simplest approach is use an external usb2 cd.

[jolou]

Step 1: Install (for example) WinISO from www.winiso.com

Step 2: Insert your CD-ROM player in your Ultrabase. Use WinISO to make an ISO file of the CD-ROM containing the software you wish to install. Save this ISO file onto the internal 1.8" HDD of your X40.

Step 3: Install Daemon Tools on your X40 internal 1.8" HDD (http://www.daemon-tools.cc)

Step 4: Remove your CD drive from the Ultrabase and insert the HDD

Step 5: Use Daemon tools to map a Virtual CD drive on your pc + browse to the ISO file you wish to launch.

Step 6: It will work as if it were the real CD and you can install your software on either your internal HDD or the one in your Ultrabase.

Good Luck