I have just been given a PC that has been totally wiped. When I TURN it on it says "operating SYSTEM not found". Erm where do I get an operating system disc?Go to your local COMPUTER store. If your computer can handle it, go buy Windpws XP Home Edition the FULL CD. It'll cost almost $200.

FlameI was looking for a cheaper alternative :-?You could pick up an old copy of Windows 98 on eBay for buttons. Or download a Linux distribution for free.Right I have Windows 98, 2000 and XP on disc. I don't know what to do with them to get the PC runningPut one in the CD drive, and restart the computer. When it asks, boot from the CD.

FlameI've tried that. It just says operating system not DETECTED. Ive entered the BIOS and changed the disc priority so it is actually detecting the disc drive but still nothing else is happeningWhich disc were you using? Any hints on the computer itself? Is this a real Windows CD or some sort of restore CD? More info please.computer specs would be nice alos, you dont want to isntall a VERSION of windows on a pc that cant handle it