missing cd/dvd device when trying to load windows7how can i load the os

oldmanone

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I was given a Hp 6005pc it was from a high school I want to re install windows 7 but a message pops up while installing the os cd/dvd device is missing you can use a flash drive but nothing is working the pc has windows7 on it but is looked out by the school by passcode and user name can you help me the pc was replaced by the school for newer ones
 
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I would recommend using a USB drive to reinstall Windows. Do you have an ISO of Windows 7 handy? What software do you use to make your USB drive bootable? Also, I would confirm that the USB version of your drive is the same as the slot on your motherboard. USB 2.0 --> 2.0 and USB 3.0 --> 3.0 only.

MADVIU

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I would recommend using a USB drive to reinstall Windows. Do you have an ISO of Windows 7 handy? What software do you use to make your USB drive bootable? Also, I would confirm that the USB version of your drive is the same as the slot on your motherboard. USB 2.0 --> 2.0 and USB 3.0 --> 3.0 only.
 
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