linux,install os on laptop without cd drive and usb

[kumaran kaliyannan]

Can anyone tell me the procedure to install linux coz no cd drive and no option to boot from usb flash drive in my BIOS.

help will be appreciated

Thanks

 

[Archean_0-1354672]

if you already have another OS installed, you can install Ubuntu [and other distros] by downloading the WUBI version of Ubuntu provided that you have Windows installed (does not work with windows 8 yet http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-with-windows

Its kind of like creating a partition on your HDD, but instead of empty space, you put a distribution [Ubuntu] of Linux alongside your current OS. (Dual Boot)

 

[kumaran kaliyannan]

Sorry my current windows xp is corrupted. when i power on it wont pass the boot screen

 

[Archean_0-1354672]

Have you tried doing a system restore? (might be a similar option in the BIOS)

This article might be [one of] your only other options...http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/578/windows-xp-installing-from-harddrive/

 

[kumaran kaliyannan]

there is no such option as system restore in BIOS

 

[Archean_0-1354672]

what brand is the laptop?

model number?

 

[kumaran kaliyannan]

compaq evo n400c

 

[Archean_0-1354672]

Your best bet may be to remove the HDD and run it as a slave (secondary HDD in another PC). Once its in another PC, install a linux distrobution as the main partition--that may work as a bypass method.

WUBI info can be found @ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide
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side note, the Compaq EVO N400c can be found for as little as $25 on many sites...heres an ebay link @ http://www.ebay.com/bhp/compaq-evo-n400c although I would recommend getting something newer if the laptop cannot be fixed--PCs are cheap nowadays and can be had for as little as $200 (prebuilt) or $100 (build it yourself).

 

[kumaran kaliyannan]

i know its very cheap now but leave that. can you give me the procedure or link to do that.[remove HDD and run it on other pc] can i run it on hp laptop??


Thanks

 

[Archean_0-1354672]

sure!

here is a link for older hardware @ http://www.dtidata.com/resourcecenter/2007/04/23/how-to-slave-hard-drive/

here is a link for altering BIOS boot order and load info @ http://www.wikihow.com/Configure-Master-and-Slave-in-BIOS-for-Two-Hard-Drive-Disk-in-a-Single-System
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if those are too complex, I can walk you through it : )
how much PC experience do you have?