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System restore (by 11 users)


posted by fdfdfdfdf on Oct 20, 2006


ok, I do know how to use the system restore action, but, I want to redo my computer to when it was new again. I've done this before by pressing a button before setup. I think it was one of the F's but i dont remember. On the top left of the screen it says 'Setup=F2 Boot menu=F12 I know how to get to the boot menu and it does not have any option to redo my pc.
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Comment by Guest, posted on Aug 26, 2008

how to do a system restore on a hp compaq pentium 4

Comment by leroy_burges, posted on Aug 05, 2008

restore to factory

Comment by kasarbrn, posted on Jun 23, 2008

I have tried system restore, but it will not restore to any previous restore point. How do I fix this problem?

Comment by adamface, posted on Jun 07, 2008

what happens when I do a system restore from the f11 option on my emachine

Comment by Khander, posted on May 03, 2008

tried to do a system restore but it comes back that it cannot do it and says no changes have been made i want it to return to like it was new in '05

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by zozzom, posted on Feb 07, 2008

what if i cant go to start menu this happened to me after installing IE7 when i launch my computer a message appears telling that there is a problem with windows explorer and it has to stop then all icons on my desktop disappear including start menu i cant get access to my computer i hope u can understand me

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posted on Nov 29, 2006
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x47ship

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I've just had to restore my Dell Inspiron back to the original Dell setup and was told by Dell support that the same procedure applies for the dimension. Press CTR+F11 together when powering up the PC to access the restore utility,the on-screen instructions are clear and straight forward. This will rebuild your hard drive, from a ghost image in the dell partition, to the same state as when the PC arrived from Dell so you will lose any applications and files loaded since then, make sure you have a backup of any important files etc. before you do this.
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posted on Feb 01, 2008
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I tried the first solution but my pc kept making a noise I help for about 200 seconds
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posted on Oct 20, 2006
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if you just want to restore your system to a previous state, when the system was good then i prefer you to use windows system restore.
go to Start-All Programs-Accesories-System tools-System Restore

then you can choose to which state you wanted to reverse your system to. but if you want a new / clean installation of your system than you should do as the other solution.
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posted on Oct 20, 2006
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You can reset the computer to the factory defaults by re-installing windows from the disc provided by your manufacturer.

Put the Windows CD in the CD drive and reboot the computer. When the computer starts up, hit F12. Then choose to boot the CD-ROM. The Windows Install process will then begin.

Follow the the prompts through out the install. When given the choice, choose to erase the current install, erase and reformat the drive, and re-install on a fresh NTFS quick formatted partition.

NOTE: Make sure you back up all your data before performing this action, as resetting the computer deletes all files and programs.

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Solution #5

posted on Oct 20, 2006
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sandrew

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Could i just add that, you may not have system cd that came with your pc, but, most manufacturers, especially in the UK now have a system restore image of your pc on another partition, which brings your pc back to it's original state.

In which case make sure you back up any documents and settings to a cd or dvd disc.
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Comment by Guest, posted on Apr 13, 2008

what keys do i press to reset to factory settings

Comment by aal88, posted on Apr 10, 2008

cant restore. or when trying to recover it ask for a disc i dont have. it has a self recovery program in it

Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 24, 2008

after about 10mins of not using my computor it will shut itself off I have to press the start bottom on pc and it will start back up but all my settings are already loaded.I,m not sure why it is shutting itself off!!!!??

Comment by Nawni, posted on Feb 14, 2008

For me I have an eMachine T3508 there's only two options when my computer starts F2 for BIOS thing and F10 for Boot Menu. But I don't know where or how to restore my computer to when it was new again.

Comment by Jbadeaux, posted on Nov 20, 2007

Will upgrading for Windows 2000 Profesional to Windows 2000 XP Professional cure my virus problems. My computer is so slow and very slow when on the Internet due to not being able to luninstall Security Tolbar 7.1 because it opens so many adds and fake security warnings I can not load AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus Free Edition because it says the connect time is to long and erases everyting it did load up. Please Reply best procedure to get rid of Security Toolbar.
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