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The CD should be bootable if its genuine.

As for taking it to a good shop, I'm afraid they are few and far between. plus it actually isn't that hard to reinstall and as long as you have backed everything up first should pose no risk to your data. It also helps if you have internet access somewhere else to contact us techies if you do make a mess of it. I'm more than happy to help people who want to have a go at something. Plus you get the glow of having learnt how to do something.