Is it possible to format my computer with an USB Flash drive??

Hi wydtron, You did not mentioned which operating system you want to install on your computer.So,i'm providing XP and Windows 7 installations using USB flash drive. Windows 7: http://maketecheasier.com/updated-boot-and-install-windows-7-from-usb-flash-drive/2009/09/12 Windows XP: http://komku.blogspot.com/2008/11/install-windows-xp-using-usb-flash-disk.html Try read these articles completely before starting your installations.

You can try all the suggestions that was posted here. I've tried formatting my computer using USB flash drive and it worked. You can also consider borrowing CD drive from a friend (if they can) as long as you know how to detach and attach it and replace your drive before you format. Make sure you return it afterwards.

I just had to do a total restore and was given the option to use a flash drive. So, I guess by that, the answer to your question is yes.

@wydtron: I believe it can be done. Assuming that you flash drive is more than enough for Windows OS, you can simply put in the flash drive in the port and restart your computer. Just change your boot sequence by putting the USB device as the first in the sequence instead of the HDD. If you do the steps correctly then I believe it will boot accordingly and you will be shown the installation interface. I would be glad to help you just in case you need more help.

I am not sure about it but I heard my brother says it is possible to format it. He's having a Netbook and since we don't have an external CD-Rom drive before, the only way for him to reformat his netbook is using a flash drive. He has done it once before too. As long as you have the files then I guess you can do it.

I believe its possible but its quite risky,,that's why its not advisable to do that not unless you take the risk as that's the only option you have..

you must put your installation files on usb drive and you can format hard drive.