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How to set computer to factory settings

jak, on Nov 3, 2008 8:26:30 pm GMT
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Hello,
how do you set your computer back to factory settings like it was on the first day you got the computer....i dont mind if i lose everything on the computer as it is backed up

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xpcman, on Nov 3, 2008 8:27:55 pm GMT
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We need to lnow your computer's make and model?

   

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jak, on Nov 3, 2008 8:28:50 pm GMT
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It is an ACER Extensa 5220

   

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donna, on Apr 8, 2009 3:23:53 pm BST
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I want to put my computor back to factory setting

   

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becky, on Jan 7, 2009 6:09:55 pm GMT
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My computer is paclard bell eaynote how would i do that on mine.

   

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lala, on Sep 2, 2009 4:25:36 pm BST
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I have just had the techy guys tell me... turn off turn on and tap f12 while it boots. you gat a page to chose partial or full restore.. hit full then wait for it to run through and its back like the day you bought it. hope it helps

   

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becky, on Jan 7, 2009 6:11:34 pm GMT
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That ment to be packard bell easynote.

   

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lola, on Feb 16, 2009 3:50:07 pm GMT
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Turn it on then press F9

   

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dance2dawn, on Mar 2, 2009 5:10:09 pm GMT
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I have a Aspire 5100 and I cant remember how to reformat my computer. If you can help I would appreciate it
Thanks, Helen

   

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xpcman, on Mar 2, 2009 5:16:25 pm GMT
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This is a link to the Acer manual PDF - it has the instructions you need. Good Luck

http://csd.acer.com.tw/...$FILE/AS5110_5100_3100-ENG-OLM_042­5.pdf

   

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ameda, on Apr 7, 2009 7:48:08 pm BST
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It is hp laptop ze2000 windows xp

   

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Missy8705, on May 19, 2009 8:10:40 pm BST
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My computer is an Acer Aspire 5515. Can you tell me how to get the Windows password or set it so their is no password? Its my young childs and he forgot the password.

   

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polkadancer, on Jun 11, 2009 1:00:57 pm BST

MY BROTHER HAS AN IMAC AND WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO SET HIS IMAC BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS.

   

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nay, on Jul 6, 2009 3:06:17 pm BST
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I have a windows xp

   

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t.time, on Aug 17, 2009 9:19:48 pm BST

Everex

   

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xpcman, on Dec 29, 2008 6:48:39 pm GMT
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Dell restore is stored in a hidden partition on the hard drive. using F8 during the boot should get you a screen with an option to reset the computer.

   

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Matt, on Jan 4, 2009 6:16:36 pm GMT
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Once i get to the f8 menu what do I click on?

   

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xpcman, on Jan 4, 2009 6:28:43 pm GMT
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Read the full list and select the option that that most sounds like a "factory restore"

   

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Matt, on Jan 4, 2009 10:47:10 pm GMT
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=/ my dell is well I'm guessing really old because it was given down to me from my uncle.... but then again I'm only 13.

   

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sabrina, on Feb 25, 2009 5:00:55 am GMT

Hey ...i got a huge problem with my laptop its a toshiba satellite Model # PSAFGC-FS108C... i was reformating it with windows vista premium and i lost my interent connection, it says that there are some drives missing and i dont know where to search to find them, some people told me to restore it to the way i had it before and i dont know how...could you please help im in college and i have to stay there to do my homework...i appreciate it thanks.

   

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Tosh, on Aug 14, 2009 10:36:03 am BST

I have tried this and when you get to the section to "repair your computer" and press enter my computer starts up again

   

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charles, on Jan 9, 2009 6:27:50 pm GMT
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How do i reset to yesterday?

   

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y.fussman, on May 11, 2009 1:43:12 am BST
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Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System restore

   

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dean290284, on Mar 7, 2009 3:16:21 pm GMT
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Hey my laptop is a dell inspiron 6400 and everytime a press F8 to restore to factory settings my laptop crashes has anyone got any ideas y this happens and how to overcome it
thanks very much

   

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toby, on Jul 6, 2009 5:00:46 pm BST
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I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ANSWER MY QUESTION. I WAS ASKING THE QUESTION FOR MY BROTHER AND HE SOLVED. AGAIN THANK YOU. POLKAQUEEN

   

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Kristy, on Aug 17, 2009 3:14:01 am BST
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How do i restore my computer back to its org settings it is a dell inspiron 530 with windows xp

   

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hawk, on Sep 14, 2009 2:04:20 pm BST
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Restart computer while dell splash screen is up hold down the control key while tapping the f11 key then pick restore

   

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HP, on Sep 30, 2009 3:14:14 pm BST
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I havea Hp Pavillion a140n that came with windows xp installed on it but i changed it to windows vista...any ideas on how to format the computer back to factory settings

   

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 efrain, on Oct 3, 2009 2:19:05 pm BST
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Hi, My computer is a gateway desktop gt4024 model and I would lie to know how I can get this back to factory settings without loosing windows. All my files, downloads adn everything can be deleted I just want to keep windows. So when i start up my computer it would like me to make a new account.

   
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