Installing from OSX on USB-Reformatting MacBook pro

Hi
I am experiencing so many issues with email , itues and other apps. I think its time to reformat and install fresh.
Is there OSX on USB that i can boot from ? my CD is stopped reading ( one of the issues).
Thanks

They are specific to the hardware, so no. You can always try but i think it will not work.
Have a look at this link on how to create your bootable USB http://macs.about.com/od/diyguidesprojects/ss/usbflash.htm
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