Help reinstalling Windows 7

[cHk4]

Now I feel a bit embarrassed here but I need help!

I got a new Sata DVD today works fine just put in my graphics card dvd works a treat.

Now I'm trying to format my HDD and re install Windows, I've tried going to control panel and clicking reinstall Windows there. Upon reboot it gets to the Windows 7 screen makes me select language then says it can't find a DVD.

So I try booting from DVD first to see if that makes a difference and it does it gets further but pretty much only gives me the options of a repair which is an automated thing.

Anyone got any ideas at all please?

-edit-

Strange thing is when in Windows it doesn't auto load the 64 bit disk, however I put in the 32bit disk it picks it up. So I'm thinking the disk might be dead however why can I boot from it at start up :/

 

[robinbredin]

Have you seen this guide HERE.

 

[cHk4]

Have you seen this guide HERE.

Cheers mate will check it out Thanks

Yea mine doesn't do that first step, when I boot from CD it gives me the option to repair on start up

Thanks though mate, think the DVD might be naff but then why would it still boot from DVD :/