cannot reset the computer to factory setting, there is no repair your computer in advanced boot options, help
try to reset the computer to factory, computer settings broken, lost all my icons on the desktop, pictures computer guide laptop dell inspiron 1525 was told to go to boot options advanced and scroll down to fix your computer ect, and there is no such key. any other ideas? Unfortunately, I'm not under warranty, so I can't even help from the dell support site
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Monitor Pavillion22bw: impossible to reset the monitor to factory setting hp
I've been setting up a new monitor, Pavilion 22 forbw and our laptop brand new, Pavilion x 2 10 detouchable. When we tried to solve a black band around window, we have adjusted the configuration of the monitor. Since we are new on both devices and win 8 or 8.1 we must have done something we did not want. As you may have guessed, we are not really competent in PC set ups.
Please, help us to these problems.
1: the monitor display purple tinted image, while the computer screen is normal.
2: the factory reset on the monitor does not work as if the purple hue is the default setting.
3: the initial problem of the black band is still there. We have 22 '' monitor but it shows only the size of a 15 "or more.
Thank you
Hello @idontlikewin8,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the Forums of HP, I would like to draw your attention to the Guide of the Forums HP first time here? Learn how to publish and more.
I read your post on how a black band is visible on the monitor of your desktop once implemented and I would be happy to help you in this case!
I provided you with a few steps, you can try below:
Step 1. Unplug the power cord at the back of the screen and the wall
Step 2. Press and hold the power button for at least a minute
Step 3. Plug the power cable in the monitor, and then to the wall outlet (not a power bar or surge protector)
Step 4. Press the Menu button on the monitor
Step 5. Navigate to the factory reset option and select
Step 6. Try a different cable to connect your monitor to your computerIf the steps above did not resolve your issue, you can try the monitor on a computer or other device to see if the problem persists. Please contact our technical support at the 800-474-6836. If you do not live in the United States / Canada region, please click the link below to get help from your region number.
http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/contact-HP/WW-phone-assist.html
Thanks for posting on the HP Forums. Have a great day!
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Is there a way to restore the system to factory setting
Original title: Reinstalling windows
I would like to restore or reinstall the system on my computer because my computer appears to be infected with the virus and there are a lot of problem with the system as impossible to install net framework. I have never create any point before restoration, and the recovery of the manufacturing company (Acer) tool does not work for reasons unknown. I would like to know if there is a way to restore the system to factory setting. And also, if I have the windows 7 key product that comes with this computer (I think that its probably an OEM product key), what I have to buy a new key of product if I reinstall windows 7 on this computer?
Thank you for your reply,
However, I tried with the Acer eRecovery Management and there are two problems:
- I open Acer eRecovery than Management with System Manager. When I click on restore or create Factory default disc, it says please wait and there is an infinite loading.
- Also, when I use Alt + F10 to open, it says please complete operating system configuration process.
Scores of recovery and/or access to them can get damaged.
As the partition recovery is photographed on the hard drive by Acer in the manufacture of your machine, we have nothing to do with changing/fixing this recovery process once there are problems with it.
As you have a preinstalled OEM license (Acer, Dell, HP, etc.), contact the manufacturer of your computer to order recovery media that they need to provide for a fee.
Or you can also borrow the same exact retail edition DVD of Windows 7 and use your product key to reinstall.
But Acer does not normally keep recovery disks for you to buy for older operating systems, so it comes down to borrow the exact same edition of Windows 7 DVD to a friend, etc. and by using the product key on the COA sticker on your machine.
This is what looks like a sticker of COS:
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Your other option to continue to use the machine is to remove malicious programs that infect your machine:
See if this helps you:
Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware and if necessary do in Mode safe mode with networking:
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
'Advanced options boot (including safe mode).
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And also scan with the free version of SUPERAntiSpyware
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/download.html
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does not include blocking in real time or scheduled scan.
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It is a very good program to scan your system to remove adware, etc.:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
AdwCleaner is a program that finds and removes the Adware, toolbars, potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and browser hijackers from your computer. Using AdwCleaner you can easily more of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer delete and while browsing the web.
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And just to be sure, nothing is lurking in the background:
'TDSSKiller Rootkit Removal Utility download for free'
http://USA.Kaspersky.com/downloads/TDSSKiller
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Once you are sure that the malware is removed, check the system files.
The problem can happen however is that if SFC is install system files that are corrupted, you may still borrow this disc of windows 7 to solve this problem by performing a repair upgrade.
"How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the files on system missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7"
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally made programs, Accessories, right-click guest, and then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.
- Type the following command and press ENTER:sfc/scannow
The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.
See you soon.
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Backup complete pc cannot find the image after factory reset
Don't know what forum this is because it is not quite fit any category. Happy to have redirected it.
Had some problems with my laptop, so I created a full backup in Vista Business pc. Then I reset the phone to factory settings and tried to reinstall the saved image. The Vista is OEM installed, so used F8. The system can't find the image even if I select D drive and view the file.
Thinking it's perhaps something to do with connections etc. that I had put in place a new instance, I created a new complete pc backup and it does not find this to be.
I bought Acronis and copied the original image (which was also recorded on an external drive) then tried to reinstall on drive C. He failed.
Don't know what to do next. Everything seems to be on the disks. I read something about the load drivers. Also something about the use of a virtual server.
Don't know where to go from here. It's been nearly three days.
Nine Hills,
Where you store your backup Image? On your D drive?
You have access to a retail Vista installation disc? If Yes, you can run the System Recovery Options that allow you to do a complete PC Restore to outside the Vista desktop environment.
If not, try the following steps:
- Click on Start-> in the field type to start searching the backup status and Configuration, click on enter.
- Click on restore files on the left, click Advanced Restore. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
- Choose the files from a backup made on a different computer.
- Select the location of the backup you want to restore. (Can you locate your Image of restoration here?)
- Click Next, and follow the wizard to complete your restoration.
This resolves who you know?
Rami
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I have been hacked and you will have to reset my PC to factory setting and reinstall everything. To get my Adobe Lightroom rear 6 where she was re - download the software and then Exchange with my current backup catalog catalog. Will this work? -What I else I need / have to do?
Yep, it shud work.
https://helpx.Adobe.com/Lightroom/help/import-photos-various-sources.html
Restore a backup catalog
- Choose file > open catalog.
- Navigate to the location of your backup catalog file.
- Select the backup the .lrcat file and click Open.
- (Optional) Copy the catalog to the location of the original catalogue to replace.
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original title: right clicking on desktop freezes the computer, Windows explore and Dr. Watson times stop working. Only Ctrl, Alt, Del to reset computer
Make a right click on desktop freezes the computer. Explorer Windows and Dr. Watson stop working. Only Ctrl, Alt, Del restarts computer
Hi Ken1948,
1. did you of recent changes on the computer?
2. you receive the error message?
3 when was the last time it was working fine?
Check if the problem persists in safe mode.
A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222
It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.
I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
Reset the computer to start as usual
When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:
(a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
(b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
(c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.
(d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.
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I want to reset my bios to factory setting
When I install my windows, change the bios setting. so I have to reset my bios to factory setting. Please help how can I do? If any video please share
Hi Sabbir92,
Thank you for visiting the Forums HP's Support and welcome. I'd be happy to help you. I read your thread on your HP laptop and need to restore the BIOS to default settings. Here is a link to restore the BIOS. Please note remove any and all USB devices and remove the memory card in the slot of the card reader. Disconnect all non-essential devices.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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Cannot reset the Xbox live account
Original title: cannot reset the password
My sister-inlaw bought me a live account xbox 6 years ago but I forgot the password. I tried everything he was asked to figure out what the password, but no luck.i filled the form for changing the password twice, but had no luck. I do not understand that once its my credit card on the account. all I want to do is return on the line, but can't. I don't want to lose my gamerescore I put a lot of time and money in this account. What can I do to fix it is there a number I can call to speak to microsoft because the hotline live can help me with this. Thank you
my account BipolarSteve o
MY NEW email * address email is removed from the privacy *
Hello
Please follow the links below and check the issue:
Xbox LIVE connection issues:
http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/billing-and-subscriptions/Windows-Live-ID/Xbox-Live-sign-in
Find your account Microsoft or the password:
http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/billing-and-subscriptions/account-management/forgot-Microsoft-account
Also check out this link to reset the password:
https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx
For more information contact Xbox Support:
I hope this helps.
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Cannot find the computer IPod Nano
Original title - I Pod Nano
When you try to connect my new I Pod Nano to my computer which runs windows 8, it essentially says that it cannot find the I Pod. Any ideas? I installed I tunes, uninstalled and installed again. No luck.
Hi Judy,.
I suggest you try the steps from the following link:
iPod not recognized in my computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.Apple.com/kb/ts1369Note: Make sure that you reset the computer to normal mode, once the troubleshooting is complete.
iOS: device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.Apple.com/kb/ts1538I hope this helps! Let us know if you have other problems with Windows in the future.
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HP 19-2113w: tried to reset the computer in vain
I tried to reset the computer to the original values and it does not start but runs in circles, "diagnose your PC in the preparation of the auto repair." I tried, it seems that all the option on the splash screen, without success. Help!
I've lost count of how many times I've done this and lost count of the variety of options, I tried to get the operational computer
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I recently bought a used iPhone 6, I was able to reset the phone to factory settings, but unfortunately, the iPhone is still under an other customers Apple ID, is it all the same way I can have this changed?
Turn off find my iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
contact the person you bought the phone from and their info to remove the lock of the activation.
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Remote Desktop cannot find the computer
Try to log on the server is running, I use windows 7 and internet explorer 8.
I've used several times to link to you connect them to but it is hit and miss, I get the following text:
Cannot find the computer XXXX
Check the computer name and domain
Any help as its very frustrating
Hello
Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and we provide a detailed description of the issue.
I suggest you to send your request in the TechNet forums to get the problem resolved.
Please visit the link below to send your query in the TechNet forums:
https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer
Hope this information is useful. Please come back to write to us if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.
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How to reset the computer to start the boot minimum troubleshooting.
I posted this screenshot because I have no idea what can be the maximum size of a question and I thought I have copy paste this but I to Sir's life saw the question so I did this. Additional information that could help. This is my task manager open resource monitor and windows firewall not wanting to tk starts. And I have windows updates where I chose to update (I try to deny each update.) And so far I've checked that I have 482,5 MB of updates of windows that say I should put to date. (apperently 130 important and 10 optional) in addition apperently my computer don't think that I am administrator I do not understand when I'm the only profile on the computer.
Hello
In response to the information provided by you, please try to follow the methods and check them off below if this can help,
Step 1: Scan of Sfc.
System File Checker is a Windows utility that allows users to find corruptions in Windows system files and restore the damaged files.
Follow the steps below to perform a scan of the SFC.
1. press the Windows key + X key.
2. Select prompt (admin).
3 type the following command:
Sfc/scannow
Step 2: Clean boot.
Make your systemclean boot State helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. You must follow the steps in the article mentioned below to perform a clean boot.
https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/929135
WARNING: After troubleshooting, refer to the section «How to reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting»
Please let us know if the problem is resolved or you need additional assistance.
Thank you.
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Somewhere, I messed up my permissions, turn off the computer to see if it helped, now will not start at all. The start bar stops a quarter turn along. I tried in SafeMode as well do. I ' on a Yosemite iMac running. I can't enter to give more details. Can anyone help? There are a load of work due to deliver to the printing press Monday
Have you tried to boot from the Partition Recovery and repair then the disc from there, using disk utility?
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When I was trying to upgrade from Windows 2000 Professional to Windows XP Professional, after the first reboot, the system is returned with the following message: "Setup cannot locate the Windows installation, you want to upgrade. Contact your system administrator. "in the blue screen. The only option is to F3 to exit. And the system may not start in Windows 2000 Professional more.
Hello
I suggest you follow the steps in troubleshooting section below and check if it helps:
Error message "Setup cannot locate the Windows installation you want to upgrade.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/242066
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