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    Can I reformat with an external DVD drive?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lehans, Apr 23, 2010.

  1. lehans

    lehans Notebook Guru

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    Hello, I'm looking into the HP dm3t, and I wanted to know if I could reformat the notebook using an external DVD drive. I've reformatted several computers several times, but never with an external optical drive. The dm3t doesn't have a drive built in, so I'd wondering if it'll work with an external DVD drive.

    Like... would the computer recognize the USB-connected DVD drive during the initial boot-up and allow me to reformat Windows with my DVD? Thanks :D
     
    lehans, Apr 23, 2010
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  2. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    yes.


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    Lanaya, Apr 23, 2010
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Yes , Just plug in the dvd-rw then boot into the bios and make sure that the dvd-rw is top of the list for boot devices.

    EDIT : Also to keep your pre-activated key , not the one on the bottom of you notebook , use a program called ABR it will backup your key and all the activation details , and then you can restore them after your clean install, use the Beta version for Win7.

    http://directedge.us/content/abr-activation-backup-and-restore
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 23, 2010
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  4. lehans

    lehans Notebook Guru

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    Thanks, all :D
     
    lehans, Apr 24, 2010
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