how do i reinstall the operating system after using dban

[camsta]

i used dban and now i cant boot my laptops (dell latitude cpx and fujitsu lifebook(rubbish i know!!!))
it comes up with the error message:
'no boot sector on hard disk, strike f1 to retry boot, f2 for setup utility'
and after i tried putting a bootdisk from bootdisk.com for win2k it came up with:
'no bootable devices selected f1... etc etc, f2... etc etc

please can someone help!

cam
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[Prince Serendip]

It's very important when deciding to wipe your hard disk drive to be prepared before you start. Do you have the install CDs for your two laptops? If not, you will need to contact the manufacturers to get them.

Some good tips here on what to do from ComputerHope. How to erase my hard disk drive and start over

Dell Support USA

Fujitsu Global Support

HTH