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How to set computer to factory settings [Solved]

jak - Latest answer on Mar 10, 2013 11:21AM

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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dean290284 Mar 7, 2009 10:16AM

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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xpcman 7105Posts Wednesday October 8, 2008Registration date ContributorStatus March 22, 2013Last seen Nov 3, 2008 03:27PM

We need to lnow your computer's make and model?

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ameda - Apr 7, 2009 02:48PM

it is hp laptop ze2000 windows xp

Missy8705 - May 19, 2009 03:10PM

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.

polkadancer - Jun 11, 2009 08:00AM

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

nay - Jul 6, 2009 10:06AM

I have a windows xp

t.time - Aug 17, 2009 04:19PM

everex

Thehegelhound - Mar 10, 2013 11:21AM

Dell windows xp desktop

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efrain Oct 3, 2009 09:19AM

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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xpcman 7105Posts Wednesday October 8, 2008Registration date ContributorStatus March 22, 2013Last seen Dec 29, 2008 01:48PM

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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xpcman 7105Posts Wednesday October 8, 2008Registration date ContributorStatus March 22, 2013Last seen - Jan 4, 2009 01:28PM

Read the full list and select the option that that most sounds like a "factory restore"

Matt - Jan 4, 2009 05:47PM

=/ 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.

random101 - Jan 24, 2009 08:41AM

hey r u matt donelly

sabrina › xpcman - Feb 25, 2009 12:00AM

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.

Tosh - Aug 14, 2009 05:36AM

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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Kristy Aug 16, 2009 10:14PM

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 - Sep 14, 2009 09:04AM

restart computer while dell splash screen is up hold down the control key while tapping the f11 key then pick restore

HP - Sep 30, 2009 10:14AM

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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charles Jan 9, 2009 01:27PM

How do i reset to yesterday?

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y.fussman - May 10, 2009 08:43PM

Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System restore

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toby Jul 6, 2009 12:00PM

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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