"Anderson" <Anderson_5@cox.net> wrote in message
news:wWhch.11335$1w6.3784@newsfe16.lga...
> My question is: How do I get the OS loaded onto my computer? There is NO
> interal CD-Rom. This model only uses external. If I buy an external
> Cd-rom can i install it without the OS already loaded on the computer?
>

Depending on the interface between the laptop and the included external
drive you may be able to boot directly from the cdrom. The key to this
will be going into the laptop cmos settings and see if it offers that as one
of the boot options. Assuming it does then give it a whirl. It may or may
not boot. Otherwise your only choice is to make a dos boot disk with
drivers for the cdrom and go from there. I have a great idea...why don't
you just call Dell and ask them if the laptop is able to do this or not.
They
will be more than happy to give you at least that answer and may have other
solutions that may make you very happy.

Cheers!

ISPgeek

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