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    Help windows down and cdrom not working

    Discussion in 'HP' started by beige, Mar 2, 2009.

  1. beige

    beige Notebook Deity

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    hello guys i hope some1 could help me
    i own an HP zd8000 and its windows is down , i need to install a fresh new copy and i have the cd and also i copied it on the flash memory anybody can guide me how to boot from flash memory caz i just pasted the cd on the flash and its not booting from it,
    any other ideas to install windows from anything other than the cd rom will be appretiated thanks alot in advance
     
    beige, Mar 2, 2009
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  2. razorjack

    razorjack Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried putting cd rom in place of your hard drive in bios so it will boot from cd rom!
     
    razorjack, Mar 2, 2009
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  3. evil534768

    evil534768 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can go ahead and use the RECOVERY MANAGER to repair your Windows. Just Press and hold the F11 key while powering on your laptop.
     
    evil534768, Mar 3, 2009
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