hard disk formatting help

Hi. I am trying to reformat my laptop but the computer wont automatically recognize the recovery disk when i put it in the disk drive. The drive is working as the disk does show up when I get onto the desktop but I cant run a system recovery unless the disk is read before windows loads. I was wondering if I could somehow configure the computer through the BIOS screen in the IDE menu or if there is a way to run a format once logged into windows. I know this is kinda confusing but thanks in advance.

 

If the disk is not being read before Windows loads, then you need to change the boot priority. This can be done in the BIOS. The CD/DVD drive needs to be set at a higher priority than the hard disk. This way, the computer will wait for the CD/DVD drive to read, and that way, you should be able to enter the Windows Setup page.

 

Yea what he said ^^^^

And to do that press once of the "F" keys to get into Bios. I usually press as many "F" keys as I can right before bootup, being that I forget which "F" key to press.

It's probably F2 or F3. Press it before your boot up screen.

 

thank you I'll try that

 

oh man thanks sooo much for that worked like a charm . oh and livefrmnyc I think the F key is F1. it is for my computer anyway. thanks again guys.