Computer will not reformat/install fresh system

I put in the disk, follow instructions, check box to reformat, click confirm, and finish.
It says comp will now restart, etc. Comp shuts down and restarts normally. Does nothing.
Trie dseveral times. Help!!!
A105 s4384

Did you use any recovery disk for reformating? - Jed

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