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- Posted on May 21, 2010
Re: How can i restore my dell dimension to factory...
To restore the settings you have to follow the steps
Instructions
Windows XP
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Step 1
Disconnect
all peripheral equipment that is attached to your computer such as
printer, scanner, external hard drive and memory sticks.
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Step 2
Restart the computer. After the Dell screen appears on the monitor, hold down the "Ctrl" key and press the "F11" key. If the Windows XP screen appears before you can finish this step, wait for the computer to finish rebooting and restart the computer again.
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Step 3
Highlight "Restore" in the Dell PC Restore window by using the tab button. Hit "Enter."
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Step 4
Highlight
"Confirm" in the restore warning box by using the tab button. Hit
"Enter." This will start the system restore process. Do not attempt to
turn off the computer during this process or vital system files may be
damages and you will not be able to restart your computer.
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Step 5
Click "Finish" in the box that notifies you that the restoration has been successful.
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Step 6
Hit "Enter" to restart the computer. The computer has been restored to the original factory settings.
Windows Vista
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Step 1
Disconnect
all peripheral equipment that is attached to your computer such as
printer, scanner, external hard drive and memory sticks.
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Step 2
Restart the computer. After the Dell screen appears on the monitor, press the "F8" key. If the Windows Visthow can i restore my dell dimension to factory set - mag-glass_10x10.gif/images/mag-glass_10x10.gif" alt="mag-glass_10x10.gif" class="h_mi" /> screen appears before you can finish this step, wait for the computer to finish rebooting and restart the computer again.
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Step 3
Highlight "Repair Your Computer" by using the down arrow key in the Advanced Boot window. Hit the "Enter" key.
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Step 4
Click
"Next" after selecting a language. Log into the computer as an
administrator. Click "OK." Choose "Dell Factory Restore." Click "Next."
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Step 5
Check
"Yes" next to the reformat the hard drive and restore factory settings
option. Click "Next" to start the restoration process. Do not attempt
to turn off the computer during this process or vital system files may
be damages and you will not be able to restart your computer.
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Step 6
Click
"Finish" in the box that notifies you that the restoration has been
successful. The computer will automatically restart itself to its
original factory settings.
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