I have a viewsonic Tablet Pc and windows doesnt start even in safe mode...or
in any mode....MY trouble is how do I connect a external CD rom drive so I
can reinstall...as I Have only borrowed in so never had the cd rom drivers
installed...so when I select boot form CD on start up it doesnt recognize its
plugged via USB...so how do I get the CD rom working. thanks for your help

Question 1, have you contacted viewsonic to ask them the normal
proceedure in this case?

onward;

Does it have a keyboard, a ps2 port or recognize a usb keyboard?

If so, you might be able to get to the bios and setup so that it will
boot from an external device.

Depends on the computer, but there might be a keystroke or other button
press to trigger a boot device selection.

Back to the external cd drive, the drive itself may not present itself
as a bootable device... one way to check would be to connect it to a
working computer which offers a boot selection and see if the drive is
listed in the options.

If the cd drive turns out to be not bootable, in addition to finding
one, some usb flash memory drives can be used as boot devices so the iso
image of the CD can be installed on one and boot from that.

hth,
Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

Thanks for replying

No I hav'nt not contacted viewsonic at the moment

I have a USB keyboard which it recognizes and can get to boot options

I have a flash usb stick and also thought of installing windows via that
way...so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what boot
option shall I change to

is there a way of maybe from the command line to install my CD rom drivers

thanks so much

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:

> Question 1, have you contacted viewsonic to ask them the normal
> proceedure in this case?
>
> onward;
>
> Does it have a keyboard, a ps2 port or recognize a usb keyboard?
>
> If so, you might be able to get to the bios and setup so that it will
> boot from an external device.
>
> Depends on the computer, but there might be a keystroke or other button
> press to trigger a boot device selection.
>
> Back to the external cd drive, the drive itself may not present itself
> as a bootable device... one way to check would be to connect it to a
> working computer which offers a boot selection and see if the drive is
> listed in the options.
>
> If the cd drive turns out to be not bootable, in addition to finding
> one, some usb flash memory drives can be used as boot devices so the iso
> image of the CD can be installed on one and boot from that.
>
> hth,
> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>

You should contact the support section of the manufacturer for the best
method regarding their computer. They may need to guide you to set up the
BIOS to boot off an external drive, and since their Viewsonic computer is
messed up at the moment, they would know best how to do that, if possible.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FB9A9802-D65B-4C65-8B22-CEED68BB6CDF@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for replying
>
> No I hav'nt not contacted viewsonic at the moment
>
> I have a USB keyboard which it recognizes and can get to boot options
>
> I have a flash usb stick and also thought of installing windows via that
> way...so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
> boot
> option shall I change to
>
> is there a way of maybe from the command line to install my CD rom drivers
>
> thanks so much
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>
>> Question 1, have you contacted viewsonic to ask them the normal
>> proceedure in this case?
>>
>> onward;
>>
>> Does it have a keyboard, a ps2 port or recognize a usb keyboard?
>>
>> If so, you might be able to get to the bios and setup so that it will
>> boot from an external device.
>>
>> Depends on the computer, but there might be a keystroke or other button
>> press to trigger a boot device selection.
>>
>> Back to the external cd drive, the drive itself may not present itself
>> as a bootable device... one way to check would be to connect it to a
>> working computer which offers a boot selection and see if the drive is
>> listed in the options.
>>
>> If the cd drive turns out to be not bootable, in addition to finding
>> one, some usb flash memory drives can be used as boot devices so the iso
>> image of the CD can be installed on one and boot from that.
>>
>> hth,
>> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>>

Thanks chris in the mean time seeing Ive had no luck getting my external cd
rom drive or flash usb pen to get recognised at all....I have borrowed an
exact make and model tablet same spec etc...I dont want to mess his up...but
is there now a way I can the fact I have his which is working fine...maybe a
link...or maybe copy files....I have no cables to allow two hard drives to be
linked....just worried that if I insert his hard drive into mine that I might
cause his hard drive some harm.....must be a way now seeing I have a working
exact tablet??? please thanks so much

"Chris H" wrote:

> You should contact the support section of the manufacturer for the best
> method regarding their computer. They may need to guide you to set up the
> BIOS to boot off an external drive, and since their Viewsonic computer is
> messed up at the moment, they would know best how to do that, if possible.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
> "Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FB9A9802-D65B-4C65-8B22-CEED68BB6CDF@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks for replying
> >
> > No I hav'nt not contacted viewsonic at the moment
> >
> > I have a USB keyboard which it recognizes and can get to boot options
> >
> > I have a flash usb stick and also thought of installing windows via that
> > way...so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
> > boot
> > option shall I change to
> >
> > is there a way of maybe from the command line to install my CD rom drivers
> >
> > thanks so much
> >
> > "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
> >
> >> Question 1, have you contacted viewsonic to ask them the normal
> >> proceedure in this case?
> >>
> >> onward;
> >>
> >> Does it have a keyboard, a ps2 port or recognize a usb keyboard?
> >>
> >> If so, you might be able to get to the bios and setup so that it will
> >> boot from an external device.
> >>
> >> Depends on the computer, but there might be a keystroke or other button
> >> press to trigger a boot device selection.
> >>
> >> Back to the external cd drive, the drive itself may not present itself
> >> as a bootable device... one way to check would be to connect it to a
> >> working computer which offers a boot selection and see if the drive is
> >> listed in the options.
> >>
> >> If the cd drive turns out to be not bootable, in addition to finding
> >> one, some usb flash memory drives can be used as boot devices so the iso
> >> image of the CD can be installed on one and boot from that.
> >>
> >> hth,
> >> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
> >>
>

>> so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
boot option shall I change to <<

Yes... but... there are a number of ducks which all need to be in a row.

In short, you need some help (viewsonic first) to determine if the
computer supports external booting and how to set that up (the bios
settings can be confusing.) If the cd drive and or the flash drive you
plan to use support booting.

The computer may be limited as to what external boot devices it
supports. Whatever device is used needs to have a system installed and
perhaps additional drivers.

If viewsonic or the manuals indicate that external boot is supported, I
would strongly point you to finding a cd drive which supports booting
and use a bootable cd.

Even then, there are going to be issues such as getting the tablet os
and drivers installed correctly.

If you are going to take this on yourself as opposed to shipping it back
to viewsonic, having a local person with good strong tech background is
highly advised.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

hi Beverly I agrre in total and thought as much....seeing I have a working
replica hard disk drive..which has come out of an exact make and model..how
to I make a copy? I know its possible just never done it...will it be
expensive to buy cable/s thinking its like a cable like whats in most desktop
comps...with multiple connectors but instead for the 2.5" drive?? thanks so
much

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:

> >> so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
> boot option shall I change to <<
>
> Yes... but... there are a number of ducks which all need to be in a row.
>
> In short, you need some help (viewsonic first) to determine if the
> computer supports external booting and how to set that up (the bios
> settings can be confusing.) If the cd drive and or the flash drive you
> plan to use support booting.
>
> The computer may be limited as to what external boot devices it
> supports. Whatever device is used needs to have a system installed and
> perhaps additional drivers.
>
> If viewsonic or the manuals indicate that external boot is supported, I
> would strongly point you to finding a cd drive which supports booting
> and use a bootable cd.
>
> Even then, there are going to be issues such as getting the tablet os
> and drivers installed correctly.
>
> If you are going to take this on yourself as opposed to shipping it back
> to viewsonic, having a local person with good strong tech background is
> highly advised.
>
> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>
>
>

Contact Viewsonic. You cannot just "make a copy" of someone else's hard
drive and make it work on your computer. Each license is different.
Viewsonic's Support folks should be the ones trying to help you.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0BD46FBE-F395-4CF6-ACFD-A73A958C54B1@microsoft.com...
> hi Beverly I agrre in total and thought as much....seeing I have a working
> replica hard disk drive..which has come out of an exact make and
> model..how
> to I make a copy? I know its possible just never done it...will it be
> expensive to buy cable/s thinking its like a cable like whats in most
> desktop
> comps...with multiple connectors but instead for the 2.5" drive?? thanks
> so
> much
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>
>> >> so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
>> boot option shall I change to <<
>>
>> Yes... but... there are a number of ducks which all need to be in a row.
>>
>> In short, you need some help (viewsonic first) to determine if the
>> computer supports external booting and how to set that up (the bios
>> settings can be confusing.) If the cd drive and or the flash drive you
>> plan to use support booting.
>>
>> The computer may be limited as to what external boot devices it
>> supports. Whatever device is used needs to have a system installed and
>> perhaps additional drivers.
>>
>> If viewsonic or the manuals indicate that external boot is supported, I
>> would strongly point you to finding a cd drive which supports booting
>> and use a bootable cd.
>>
>> Even then, there are going to be issues such as getting the tablet os
>> and drivers installed correctly.
>>
>> If you are going to take this on yourself as opposed to shipping it back
>> to viewsonic, having a local person with good strong tech background is
>> highly advised.
>>
>> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>>
>>
>>

OKay It's been quite few days and no replys to my questions...guess they are
only interested in replying to people with thier latest models...can anyone
help

"Chris H" wrote:

> Contact Viewsonic. You cannot just "make a copy" of someone else's hard
> drive and make it work on your computer. Each license is different.
> Viewsonic's Support folks should be the ones trying to help you.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
> "Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0BD46FBE-F395-4CF6-ACFD-A73A958C54B1@microsoft.com...
> > hi Beverly I agrre in total and thought as much....seeing I have a working
> > replica hard disk drive..which has come out of an exact make and
> > model..how
> > to I make a copy? I know its possible just never done it...will it be
> > expensive to buy cable/s thinking its like a cable like whats in most
> > desktop
> > comps...with multiple connectors but instead for the 2.5" drive?? thanks
> > so
> > much
> >
> > "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
> >
> >> >> so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
> >> boot option shall I change to <<
> >>
> >> Yes... but... there are a number of ducks which all need to be in a row.
> >>
> >> In short, you need some help (viewsonic first) to determine if the
> >> computer supports external booting and how to set that up (the bios
> >> settings can be confusing.) If the cd drive and or the flash drive you
> >> plan to use support booting.
> >>
> >> The computer may be limited as to what external boot devices it
> >> supports. Whatever device is used needs to have a system installed and
> >> perhaps additional drivers.
> >>
> >> If viewsonic or the manuals indicate that external boot is supported, I
> >> would strongly point you to finding a cd drive which supports booting
> >> and use a bootable cd.
> >>
> >> Even then, there are going to be issues such as getting the tablet os
> >> and drivers installed correctly.
> >>
> >> If you are going to take this on yourself as opposed to shipping it back
> >> to viewsonic, having a local person with good strong tech background is
> >> highly advised.
> >>
> >> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

As we've said before, the source of your solution is the manufacturer. You
need to keep pressure on them, ask to speak to supervisors. Be polite, but
force the issue firmly up the line until they will assist you.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A547DDA6-2893-48C5-86E7-682984402861@microsoft.com...
> OKay It's been quite few days and no replys to my questions...guess they
> are
> only interested in replying to people with thier latest models...can
> anyone
> help
>
> "Chris H" wrote:
>
>> Contact Viewsonic. You cannot just "make a copy" of someone else's hard
>> drive and make it work on your computer. Each license is different.
>> Viewsonic's Support folks should be the ones trying to help you.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>> "Nick" <Nick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0BD46FBE-F395-4CF6-ACFD-A73A958C54B1@microsoft.com...
>> > hi Beverly I agrre in total and thought as much....seeing I have a
>> > working
>> > replica hard disk drive..which has come out of an exact make and
>> > model..how
>> > to I make a copy? I know its possible just never done it...will it be
>> > expensive to buy cable/s thinking its like a cable like whats in most
>> > desktop
>> > comps...with multiple connectors but instead for the 2.5" drive??
>> > thanks
>> > so
>> > much
>> >
>> > "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> >> so do u think it will allow to me to boot using this device..what
>> >> boot option shall I change to <<
>> >>
>> >> Yes... but... there are a number of ducks which all need to be in a
>> >> row.
>> >>
>> >> In short, you need some help (viewsonic first) to determine if the
>> >> computer supports external booting and how to set that up (the bios
>> >> settings can be confusing.) If the cd drive and or the flash drive
>> >> you
>> >> plan to use support booting.
>> >>
>> >> The computer may be limited as to what external boot devices it
>> >> supports. Whatever device is used needs to have a system installed
>> >> and
>> >> perhaps additional drivers.
>> >>
>> >> If viewsonic or the manuals indicate that external boot is supported,
>> >> I
>> >> would strongly point you to finding a cd drive which supports booting
>> >> and use a bootable cd.
>> >>
>> >> Even then, there are going to be issues such as getting the tablet os
>> >> and drivers installed correctly.
>> >>
>> >> If you are going to take this on yourself as opposed to shipping it
>> >> back
>> >> to viewsonic, having a local person with good strong tech background
>> >> is
>> >> highly advised.
>> >>
>> >> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>

Don't think Nick wants our answers ;-)

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

Unfortunately, there is only so much we can do and it is up to the
manufacturer's support section to be asked to step up with a solution.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" <BevNoSpamBevHoward.com> wrote in
message news:eWRW7lybIHA.4144@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Don't think Nick wants our answers ;-)
>
> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]