How do I recover my win 7 on a Netbook with no cd/dvd drive

[hammar66]

I have a toshiba nb305 netbook without a cd/dvd drive. my backup was interuped. I was trying to clone my drive. when I tried to recover it I get the "no bootldr" error. I have tried to set the boot to an external cd/dvd but it does not recognize the cd/dvd. I only get the "no bootldr" everytime. How can I recover the C drive so I can reload my win 7. Im considering removing the HD and using it as a second drive in another computer and trying to format it. I would prefer not to open the case. is there any other solution? I havent tried to install an OS on a thumb drive and try to boot that way, will that work? Hellllllllppppppp

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Sounds like the boot order may not be properly set in the BIOS

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.pendriveapps.com/install-windows-from-usb-wintoflash/

Windows install from USB ^

 

[hammar66]

Thanks for your reply Area 51. I did it that way and it worked.. the boot order in this netbook is set to usb as the first boot. anyway I got Win 7 Installed with no hassels, thanks again for your reply

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your Welcome.Thanks for using the forum!

 

[hammar66]

Best answer selected by hammar66.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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