Recent content by eldest123

When I tried loading the ubuntu .iso in my usb, the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool told me the .iso was invalid. So I got poweriso and checked UDF on the .iso and it loaded up into my usb. And then when I booted up my computer it said Bootmgr is missing. So I just took my hard drive out and...

Okay, so I'm guessing this is my only way to get it working. And uh, I found a trial version of windows 7 os 32-bit online so I got an .iso copy of that. I had it placed into my usb via some program to format it into a bootable usb. I never received a CD with my laptop when I purhased it. So...

Hm so are you saying that it's possible to wipe clean the laptop even if it's impossible to reach the partition options page? Like if there was a reset button under laptop...

Ah cool, lucky I have 3 usb slots. Considering my previous issues, I feel like I won't be able to reach the part where I get to manage my partitions. What happens if that happens? Would tech guys from best buy/etc be able to take care of it?

I gave about 15+ minutes per trial and I'm guessing that was good enough. I'm not quite sure what Linux Distro Live CDs are, they must be Ubuntu? And what it does it directly access my hard drive to extract its contents? Thanks for yet another reply, I'll try it now. Edit- What I'm trying to...

I've just tried this option and I can only go as far as step 4. Put the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer. Press a key when you are prompted. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next...

I'm been working on this problem for over a day now and now I'm stumped. I've read dozens of threads and blogs all over the internet concerning this "operating system not found" problem but none of their problems seem to be the problem that I have. My computer just got extremely laggy and froze...