I have a nec laptop. the cd drive does not work and usb dont either. it does have a ethernet socket but i dont know how to setup to boot from network please help thanks1 person needs an answerI do too

Does the BIOS allow a network boot? If yes, you would need to set up a server with the boot files on it. It would be far easier and less expensive to just get a working optical drive.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

yes the bios does allow a network boot says i need to press F12 can get a working optical drive for this model thanks

There is no possible way I can guess what model NEC laptop you have or where you can get a replacement optical drive. I suggest you try on NEC's website or Google using a search term like "NEC [your model laptop] replacement optical drive".MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

How do you set up a server with the boot files?