Hello, im trying to install windows without a working cd drive (blank hard disk). Also the option to boot off of USB is out of the picture. The computer can not boot from LAN, and i can not put the hard drive in another computer. As of right now, it seams my options are none. Is there any way to install this by putting boot files on it over Ethernet or something? Thanks! :)
How about something like this?
Install Windows 7 Without Using Any External Device
You can install it from any other Windows OS to overwrite C. Extract the ISO to desktop and run Setup as Administrator. Point the install to C or a second partition you've created.
4gb flash sticks are $5 with free shipping on buy.com. UltraISO Software To Create Bootable USB Flash Drive
Also Win7 uses a DVD, not a CD. Swap in a working DVD drive.
5 good quality DVD's are $2 at Walgreens, on the wall rack near the camera dept.
Why is a DVD not a option? Touchsmart 420t comes with a Slim line DVD writer/player.
420t | HP® Official Store
Are these options turned off or blocked?
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