installing windows xp from an external cd ??

[nico1]

hello guys

I have a little problem ,
the cd drive of my laptop is knackered, I need to reformat the hard drive and install windows xp . can i install windows xp from an external cd drive ?
considering in Bios there is no option to boot from the usb?

please any suggestions is appreciated

thanks

 

[internetprob]

This is posted in the wrong place.
yes is the answer

 

[David Lindon]

If you can't boot from usb then you won't be able to install it