cd drive does not work. it's a gateway model:mx6028. i need a run cmd. i got a hard drive adapter if that helps and a 1gb usb stick. is there a way i can boot dos on a usb drive?

nm i used bartpe off a usb and booted xp through that off the hard drive

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