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I have A Compau CQ250 and I bough it used and I want to restart the whole system from windows vista. how can I do that without having to buy a disk?
hey I want to do the same thing! mine is a compaq presario f500 can anyone help me either??? plz
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Hi,
What is your OS ?
What is your OS ?
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1 Turn on the computer.
2 As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
Note:
You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
3 Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.
4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.
9 Click Next.
The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.
2 As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
Note:
You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
3 Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.
4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.
9 Click Next.
The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.
Once you restore it will it erase what is already saved on the computer? I have hp vista and I want to restore my audio card. Any ideas/
If it's just your audio that has run amuck, DO NOT USE RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS. Try this: uninstall the driver for your audio card. You can do this in by going to Control Panel, System, Advanced System Settings, Hardwarel, Device Manager, Sounds etc. Your audio card should be listed there. Uninstall it. Reboot and the computer should automatically re-install the driver. And this should correct your problem.
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did you find out how I to restore to factory settings did not see any answers
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Yes, but on the prompts you get an option if you want to back up your files do it before you restore your factory setting. I have done this and it works fine. I just copied my files to an external hard drive, did a full factory restore and re copied my files back to my computer. It can take a while, but its worth it.
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Nov 15, 2008 at 07:48 AM
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I dont know if this will help anyone, I have the HP Pavillion dv6000 with windows vista. To restore to factory settings when you hit the start button the first screen that appears has the HP Symbol in the center of the screen. When this appears hit the F11 key. Then follow the on screen instructions. It will offer you to either restore to last saved point or to restore to factory settings. There are a few other options offered, like do you want to back up you files etc.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
help me plz! I have hp pavilion 360n that suposed to be XP but my sis installed vista on it! I dont have any restore disks so dont ask. but when I hit F11 at startup I get a completely odd menu that tells me about the hardware and such on the computer nothing about restoring or repair. If I click F8 I go to advanced boot options but there is NO repair your computer option or anything like it. Ive clicked on lots of things but nothing does a restore D: I really need to wipe this computer clean and back to XP. Plz somebody HELP ME!!! :(
for windows vista factory restore: power on the computer and press F8 kry right as the dell screen appears,and then hit enter on "repair computer" then on dell factory image restore> that will help you out
first and foremost remove partition magic,and any anti-virus on computer.save any thing of importance on a disc.disconnect from internet.reboot computer when it arrives at www. dell.com press cyl and f11 at same time.will take you to system restore,original factory settings.click restore and ur on ur way
hello. I wasnt sure how to get a message on here about restoring computers, but I dont have a dell. I have a sony vaio, and I think this is the model: VGN-N320E
my computer is a complete mess. somehow, the program directx9 was deleted, and I even went to microsoft to download it, yet I still cant run the program that needs it. it tells me "failed to enumerate any DirectX 9 compatible graphics adapters in this system! and it aborts my program. a bunch of stuff 'magically' disappears on my computer, and my sony vaio doenst even kno its a sony vaio. there are many things wrong with it, but I also would like to just totally restore/reboot/ start all over, and my laptop never came with discs. and if they did then those disappeared as well. cuz im pretty good at being organized and keeping track of things, and im pretty sure I would of rememberd getting disks with my computer.
i guess my question is, is it the same with a sony vaio as a dell, to press F8 b4 seeing the windows symbol to reboot/restore/start all over?? someone please let me know. my email is Email id removed for security
i really need help, my laptop is a complete mess!!
im very good with computers, but im not a total pro.
thanks.
-elise
my computer is a complete mess. somehow, the program directx9 was deleted, and I even went to microsoft to download it, yet I still cant run the program that needs it. it tells me "failed to enumerate any DirectX 9 compatible graphics adapters in this system! and it aborts my program. a bunch of stuff 'magically' disappears on my computer, and my sony vaio doenst even kno its a sony vaio. there are many things wrong with it, but I also would like to just totally restore/reboot/ start all over, and my laptop never came with discs. and if they did then those disappeared as well. cuz im pretty good at being organized and keeping track of things, and im pretty sure I would of rememberd getting disks with my computer.
i guess my question is, is it the same with a sony vaio as a dell, to press F8 b4 seeing the windows symbol to reboot/restore/start all over?? someone please let me know. my email is Email id removed for security
i really need help, my laptop is a complete mess!!
im very good with computers, but im not a total pro.
thanks.
-elise
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Dec 29, 2008 at 04:18 PM
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Hello,
This article should help you : http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C460161
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This article should help you : http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C460161
Best regards
if you need to restore the pc to the factory settings you can do it by restarting the pc, then pressing f10 several times... at the first screen hit enter, then on the other screen choose the option restore c drive and follow instructions... you can also have help contacting tech support 1-800-488-7669
Hi, I too was experiencing that problem with an old Sony Vaio VGN . here's how I fixed it, by a miracle, with no recovery disk.
turn on pc
hit f2 to enter bios,
enable boot from network
change boot priority, so nework is on top.
reboot, and hit f12 so it will attempt to boot from network
If you're as lucky as I was, you'll soon see an option to restore your computer to factory settings.
then just go through the wizard as you'd prefer to do it.
hope it works for many others out there too.
turn on pc
hit f2 to enter bios,
enable boot from network
change boot priority, so nework is on top.
reboot, and hit f12 so it will attempt to boot from network
If you're as lucky as I was, you'll soon see an option to restore your computer to factory settings.
then just go through the wizard as you'd prefer to do it.
hope it works for many others out there too.
hey im looking to do the same thing as the standard system restore wont work...
Mines a HP Compaq R4000
Pleaaaase help :)
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Mines a HP Compaq R4000
Pleaaaase help :)
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Jan 4, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Jan 4, 2009 at 06:50 AM
i ahve HP compaq.....my laptop keeps hanging..wen I turn on the laptop and enter the login id,,it comes up with the windows log and then immediately it freezes.....
orelse sometimes its fine but then wen im browsing the net,,,suddenly it freezes again ..leaving me with no other option rather than swwitchin goff the laptop inappropriately...
please advise something.ive already tried restoring the laptops..but it didnt work..thanks....
Tenzin
orelse sometimes its fine but then wen im browsing the net,,,suddenly it freezes again ..leaving me with no other option rather than swwitchin goff the laptop inappropriately...
please advise something.ive already tried restoring the laptops..but it didnt work..thanks....
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Jan 4, 2009 at 06:34 AM
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Hi,
Look at this page of HP support website : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?rule=6080&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=453183
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Look at this page of HP support website : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?rule=6080&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=453183
Best regards
