Major computer problems

To make a long story short, my laptop can't boot and it can't seem to read the recovery CDs. I've tried fiddling around with the BIOS, but nothing seems to work. Right now I'm trying to get my hands on a Windows 7 CD, but I'm not optimistic. I'm using an old computer right now, so I should be able to post delayed reviews, especially since there's not much to watch anymore. We'll see what happens, and I'll post updates if the situation changes.