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How to reinstall OS?

14 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-reinstall-os.153835/

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ishan_kkr Original post #1
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Hello Frnds!

I have got some prob.

I need to install OS in my laptop but the DVD Drive is not functioning..

Any alternative to install Windows?
d3p
d3p #3
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM
ishan_kkr said:
Hello Frnds!

I have got some prob.

I need to install OS in my laptop but the DVD Drive is not functioning..

Any alternative to install Windows?
Click to expand...

mention the details about the laptop like which model & make.

Next, Is your laptop under warranty ?? The worst case try the above.
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ishan_kkr #4
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Toshiba Satellite A135

It's not in warranty..
d3p
d3p #5
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Then use thumb drive / pen drive to install the OS & verify whether the DVD drive is detected or not.
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ishan_kkr #6
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:33 PM
What is USB Thumb?

DVD Drive is being detected but it's not working..

Tried booting up wid a pen drive..

It says - Damaged Bootup partition...

Now, what to do?
d3p
d3p #7
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Can you try some other CD's or DVD's in your drive ?? Check whether it reads or not ??

Thumb drive = pen drive or USB Drive.

Which OS are you using ?? I guess Win XP. Then just hit the repair & use fixmbr.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #8
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Go to a proper pc with atleast 2 gb pendrive


1) download something called win2flash and make sure you have a windows xp iso with you

2) insert pendrive and configure win2flash to transfer windows to pendrive

3) Go to laptop BIOS an enable boot from usb device

4) turn of lappy with power button
plugin pendrive and follow onscreen instructions :wink:
topgear
topgear #9
Mar 10, 2012 at 5:15 AM
@ OP - do what TF has suggested and you can get the app from here ;-)

WinToFlash - Install Windows From USB - Download Page

I've used this 2 times so far to install windows.
Sujeet
Sujeet #10
Mar 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Boot WIN 7 from USB Drive.
Use win2flash to burn iso to any pd(4gb+).
Cant get any simpler!
topgear
topgear #11
Mar 12, 2012 at 4:04 AM
two precautions prior installing :

1. Make sure the pen drive is formatted wiuth FAt file system

2. The PC ( with a DVD/CD drive ) you are using to make this bootable pen drive must be free of any kind of virus / malware etc.
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ishan_kkr #12
Mar 12, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Hello frnds!

Thanks for ur help!

I installed WIN 7 thru a pen drive (Using a tutorial of command propmt posted on thinkdigit only).. :)

But, the drive has got some prob..

It's not reading some disks.. (But, data discs are running properly)..
Sujeet
Sujeet #13
Mar 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM
errr...???
What do you mean data disc are not working ?? windows installation disc is also a data disc only.
Do you mean that Audio/Video CD/DVD are running fine.???

try thinking other way round...one set of discs are working and few are not then that doesnt necessarily mean drive has gone faulty ....maybe be discs are damaged/corrupted.
topgear
topgear #14
Mar 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM
@ OP - your problem of Installing the OS is solved now ... ;-) but now you have issues with the Optical Drive of the laptop - if you want create a new thread for that in HW Q&A section.