When i insert my discs eg software or cd's the lap top doesn't automatically load as it used to

Here are the steps on how to install operating system using the recovery disc
- power on the computer and insert the disc - once the disc is inserted, turn off the computer - press the power button then after 2 seconds tap F12 repeatedly - select the cd/dvd option or ODD (optical disc drive) use the up and down arrow keys - press enter - once you see "press any key to boot from CD" press enter right away
it will show " Loading Windows"
- then after the next phase will be set of on screen instructions, you just have to select the right option.

Acer Aspire ONE series, does not have CD/DVD drive.

You must buy external CD/DVD drive:
something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135216&cm_re=external_dvd_drive_usb-_-27-135-216-_-Product

I eally depends on the make of laptop.
Toshiba use F8 for restore, HP F11
Have a look in your manual, it will let you know where the rescue partition is, indeed if it is still intact.

Hi Cyberjoy..you must provide an installer or disc of Windows xp first, vista or any Operating software you may want..To reformat your laptop, you just have to insert the Operatiing system Disc and Boot from this disc. You should first set your Cd rom boot priority at the Bios of your computer..thanks.!

insert a bootable xp cd into the cd drive and hit enter continuosly...it ll ask to hit any key to continue from cd...hit any screen and follow the onscreen instructions...

if it doesnt works, try this....
u can log in to the setup by pressing del key or F2(depends upon make and model) and change the drive booting order...change the first booting device as CD/DVD and second booting device to HDD...
now it ll prompt you to hit any key to start from CD/DVD....
Make sure you have inserted a bootable XP CD in CD drive....Bootable XP CD's can be created only from another bootable XP cd by taking an image from that cd and writing it back to the cd...you can use NERO Copy disc option for this purpose...it ll create an iso image and you can use only this to write into the disc...

download VLC player it is best small software it can be run any type of video audio format
download from http://vlc-media-player.en.softonic.com/

I would recommend you uninstall the Dell Support Software regardless of
version. It's not much more than a resources drain on your system imo.
just go to c panel ..add remove programs ...and uninstall it ...

If your computer is operating with WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, or WINDOWS NT 4.0 Systems, this CD contains software that automatically launches when you insert the CD. Getting Started:
Insert your Picture CD disc and wait for the software to load (it could take as long as 5 minutes, depending on your machine configuration, CD drive speed, and the number of images on the Picture CD).
Note: This loading process installs some Picture CD program files onto your hard drive. The KODAK Picture CD installer walks you through the steps. The final step may be to restart your computer. If so, be sure to restart to complete the installation.
After your computer has rebooted:

1. Eject the Picture CD and re-insert it into the CD drive.
   The program should launch automatically.
   
2. Click the magazine cover to turn to the Contents Page.
   
3. Follow the links to read and do more with your digital photos.
   

If nothing happens after waiting for the Auto Play, you may need to manually start the Auto Play program. (Auto Play is a program that starts up the CD installation process the first time you use the CD.)
To manually start Auto Play:

1. Right-click the My Computer icon.
   
2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
   
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
   
4. Click the CD-ROM drive icon; click the "+" to view the CD-ROM drive information.
   
5. Double-click the CD-ROM driver icon.
   
6. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
   
7. Click Settings.
   
8. Check Auto insert notification and click OK.
   

Note: This enables all CDs to automatically run any Auto Play software.

There is a very small hole in the cd tray, left or right side of the eject button of the CD/DVD tray.... insert a very small needle or a hardwire of 2 inches length and the cd will automatically come out of the tray..
Cheers - Parveen

You have your Camera Wiz set as your default cd reader.  I don't know anything about that program but you need to turn it off.  Probably in the program "options" or "settings".