Huge Computer (laptop) Problem

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  1. Feb 27, 2007 at 11:42 PM #1
    13d Lucidity

    13d Lucidity Well-Known Member

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    OK i have a laptop and it is screwed it doesnt load up to windows anymore.

    i need and want to reformat it BUT it doesn't have a CD drive or a floppy disk drive.

    i have heard you can do it via USB with a flashdrive i was wondering if anyone knew how.

    i would be very appreciative and also i am not very good at computers so i need it explained well plz.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2007 at 2:56 AM #2
    arbiter2005

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    I think you still need a copy of XP on the USb drive to boot from. Same as a CD i think just its more portable

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  3. Feb 28, 2007 at 3:34 AM #3
    DestinyPrevails

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    you could try to borrow a disc from someone and put a fresh install on
     
  4. Feb 28, 2007 at 4:12 AM #4
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    Do what Destiny said...

    Can you change to boot to CD in BIOS? You'd have to do that since windows won't load.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2007 at 6:03 AM #5
    13d Lucidity

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    yeah i know how to do that but it does not have a cd drive that works.

    thats the problem lol
     
  6. Feb 28, 2007 at 1:02 PM #6
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    Try to get a USB external CD/DVD Drive. And install the OS that way. You might need to get into the Bios and turn on the function to Boot from USB.
     
  7. Feb 28, 2007 at 2:00 PM #7
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    i think an external cd drive wouldhave to be installed to be used? i dun just a guess, maybe u could get yaself a cheap cd drive and swap it for your broken 1? maybe that would be easier?
     
  8. Feb 28, 2007 at 3:36 PM #8
    .RaMBo

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    Check eBay to see if they have your drive available or you can always go back to the manufacturer. They might be a little expensive if you go the manufacturer route.
     

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