Unable to record on compaq cq58 with windows 8

In the top bar or you can download complete as a pdf :)

http://www.manualslib.com/manual/491999/Hp-Cq58-200.html#manual

From the boot manager screen you have to go
Change defaults or choose other options.
Then select Choose other options.
Then select Troubleshoot
Then select Advanced options
Then select Startup Settings
Then click restart.
This will restart your computer and will give you a list in which you will select from. It should be option 4

On a jammed switch for the batt on the (old) compaq I would take in for repair so is not you the done that damages anything around the battery casing.

How to Reset Windows 8 Password?

These WEB sites shows how to reset Windows 8 password.
http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-pick/windows-8-password-reset-trick-requires-no-third-party-software-20121213/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2015587/how-to-bypass-the-windows-8-password-screen.html

You said in your post, "The DVD will be under My Computer, but I am unable to play/watch it."

You will be unable to play any DVD that is located under your computer! Besides, with your computer sitting on your DVD, you are very likely to scratch it! Better start putting DVD's in a DVD tray, or put it away in a sleeve or something similar to protect them from getting scratched!

Hi, did you record to the audacity software that came with the turntable? If so, then export it from audacity to a folder of your choice as an mp3 file. Then it should play in windows media player.

download vlc player but this dose not burn cds but it will play anyhting

Try installing this, then reboot your computer.

http://www.gearsoftware.com/downloads.php?dir=updates/windows/drivers/&file=Driver_Installer_x86_x64.exe

Let me know if it works, otherwise I'll suggest something else.

Best of luck!