Why my computer used to recognize the startup disk?

Hi I tried several times to boot from a disk to a new version of windows, but my computer (I run windows vista) does not recognize the disc can someone help please?

Hello

What Windows are you trying to install and have you changed the boot order?

You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

See you soon.

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