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So I didnt think things through and went to do raid 0 without doing much research, got no backup beforehand.

lost all my files, no windows.

Dont have the windows 7 CD with me, no back up. f8 doesnt work, can get to bios, and f10 for boot screen (harddrives, usb)

Have a spare laptop, 2x 1gb usb sticks.

How can i be resourcful and get windows running again?

im ok with pirating

 

You don't need to pirate, so don't even dare bring that up again. My Digital Life has download links to get the software straight from MS's official distributor. Use the key on the bottom of the notebook, maybe call Microsoft's activation group, and then you'll be fine.

Windows 7 ISO x86 and x64 Official Direct Download Links (Ultimate, Professional and Home Premium) My Digital Life

The fact that you can't get to BIOS seems a bit strange. Are you sure the laptop is okay?

 

can get to bios*

the iso is 3gb, i only got 2x 1gb sticks, is there a way to get around it or do i have to go buy a usb stick

 

you will need to buy a 4gb USB key. what .iso is it? 3Gb seems small for a windows 7 unless its been trimmed...

 

You switched the HDD setting in the BIOS did you? If so just change it back.

 

as soon as i started the raid 0, the hdd got wiped instanty =/

 

yea its all gone then. it would have formatted the Hdds to create the stripe. to install windows from a USB you will need a 4Gb flash and you will need to make it bootable.

 

After downloading the Win 7 .iso, the Windows 7 DVD/USB Download Tool provides a very simple utility (free) to burn a bootable DVD or USB memory stick for installation. Microsoft Store Online