How do i restore a medion laptop back to factory settings as we have the discs but we have a detachable cd/dvd disc drive. so really struggling to reset things
I will have to assume "detachable" means USB. You will need to enter the motherboard's BIOS setup program --- this is typically accomplished by pushing a key or keys as soon as possible after pushing the power button. Key DEL, F2 or F10 are most likely, but usually the system *tells* you ... look for something like "Press F2 to run setup".
Once you enter the BIOS setup program, look for "Advanced BIOS Features", which is usually the 2nd option in the left column (navigate using your arrow keys and press ENTER/RETURN to select). Using the arrow keys, move to "1st boot device" and select "USB" or "Removable Device". If you don't see either under "1st Boot Option", then *disable* all boot devices (1st boot device, 2nd boot device, etc.) but *enable* "Boot Other Device". This should force your motherboard to boot from the USB CDROM.
If your CDROM is *not* USB, then I'm afraid I've paddled up the wrong creek :-(
Hope this helps!
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