Desktop problems (again)

The Large Moose · 07-29-2007, 08:04 PM

I'm going to format my computer and start fresh, however I have some problems.

I have the Windows XP disk, but....my CD drive doesn't work. Broke awhile back, didn't really have time to fix it or anything.

So that option is out. Then again, once I reboot, I'm going to have to get a CD drive that works so I can install XP.

Would I be just best off buying a cheap drive and reformatting through that?

That's what I'm leaning towards, just wanted to check.

oscaryu1 · 07-30-2007, 12:18 AM

Yes, but I recommend you get 32x + . I have had problems with driver.cab on older drives.

07-29-2007, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Large Moose Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Age: 18 Posts: 27	Desktop problems (again) I'm going to format my computer and start fresh, however I have some problems. I have the Windows XP disk, but....my CD drive doesn't work. Broke awhile back, didn't really have time to fix it or anything. So that option is out. Then again, once I reboot, I'm going to have to get a CD drive that works so I can install XP. Would I be just best off buying a cheap drive and reformatting through that? That's what I'm leaning towards, just wanted to check. __________________ XBL (Xbox Live) Gamertag: The Lost Llama CASE: Thermaltake A6000 Super Tower Silver/Red w/ 7 fans MOBO: DFI LANParty UT 915P-T12 CPU: Intel 3.4 550 LGA CPU RAM: GeIL Golden Dragon Dual Channel PC 3200 DDR RAM (512 x2); possibly GeIL DDR2 Ultra RAM (512x2) HDD: Maxtor 250GB 8MB 7200rpm DRIVES: 52x24x52 CD+-RW Burner; DVD-ROM w/ Basic CD-ROM PSU: Ultra X-Connect 500W 4 Green LED Fans VIDEO CARD: ASUS X850 XT 256MB YaY :)

07-30-2007, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,012	Yes, but I recommend you get 32x + . I have had problems with driver.cab on older drives. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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