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How to format desktop having windows xp installed on it the dvd writer is not working can i format it from usb pendrive

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You would need to create a bootable USB stick, and then use tools installed on it to format your drive. full instructions Create Bootable USB Flash Drive

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2008

SOURCE: windows xp not recognising any hardware e.g.Pendrive,bluetooth

check are your usb driver is properly installed or they are enabled... I happed with me also... It took some time to locate and install the usb by windows but it can also be the cable problem... Check these things and if nothing is wrong within these then try to reinstall the windows and i am sure that this will solve your problem!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 14, 2009

SOURCE: MY USB(2.0) PORT NOT WORKING

hi,
welcome to fixya.com,sir if u have already uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and if u have already reinstalled the operating system and if it is still not working then simply replace the system motherboard.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: how can i install xp service pack 2 by pen drive

You can use unetbootin. It's very easy and self-explanatory to use.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: install windos xp sp2 from pendrive

ok this should be simple, While your computer starts to boot, before windows screen, keep pushing F2 to enter the bios setup. Set it to boot from usb first under boot order. Also make sure boot from usb is enabled under advanced

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009

SOURCE: How do I format a disc (DVD or CD) on Windows XP?

You only format a CD/RW or a DVD/RW, which are re-writeable.

Regular discs do not need to be formatted (CD-R or DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, etc.).

To format the DVD/RW idisc, use the "burner" software ( Sonic?, Nero?) and choose [Tools] [Erase Disc] (erase is the same as format)

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