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Join Date: Jun 2008
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OS: xp
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Help install from usb cd rom please
Hello, I have a Toshiba notebook whose cd rom does not work. I bought external dvd writer and would like to reformat using recovery disc but computer does not recognize this when restarting.
No way in BIOS it seems to add this. Can I copy recovery discs to HD and boot from there? Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated. Thanks,Greg |
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Re: Help install from usb cd rom please
hi Greg,
best if you replace the internal CD drive. on the other hand if you really want to pursue this path of a USB external drive, make sure your BIOS supports booting from USB (which NOT ALL laptops are capable of). try this method: http://www.syschat.com/install-windo...py-cd-463.html
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