new/old comp setup

[bobsmith]

I got a new to me computer, that had all previous information erased.  Now I am trying to start up the computer but all that comes up is the dell screen with the push f2 to start f12 to reboot.  I was told that windows was still on the computer, So how do I get to the desktop?  Is there a magic button I push?

[Aegis]

What happens when you press f2 or f12?

[stevejohnson1958]

Can you give us a little more information about your computer please?

What information should I add when submitting a question?

[transporter]

if (all previous info erased) i am guessing he use 3rd party software to write over a hdd partition multiple times which could very easily been the same partition windows was on.