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A usb key is made from a usb flash drive. It can be used for installing 7 or writing another live image using the same method. USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create
With the same method outlined there you would substitute the 7 iso image for either GParted live available at SourceForge.net: GParted: Files
Or the latest ubuntu 9.04 release a live for cd Linux distro includes GParted as well. A usb key would help you out since you lack a cd or dvd burner. If you add in another hard drive you could simply use the disk management tool for partitioning and formatting while booted from the present drive.