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• How can I restore PC to factory settings

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  How to restore my pc to factory settings

  Recovery of your computer (Windows) using "Recovery Partition" of the Manufacture or
  contact PC manufacturing (see support links below) and order the recovery media.

  Note: Activation is not required when you use the recovery partition or recovery media, but you will need to reinstall all your applications.

  Also to save your documents on external support (if possible) before starting the recovery process.

  Once completed, your PC will be actually in the State when you first purchased it and turned on for the 1st time.

  To access the recovery Partition, start your computer, and then by pressing the appropriate function key. It can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12, DEL or tab key. Check the list below or your user manual for your brand and model.

  If your hard drive has failed, do not have a recovery partition or the recovery partition is not accessible,
  Then, you must contact the manufacturer support team and ask for a "recovery disc" which allows to reinstall Windows 7.

  How access/start the process of recovery of the manufactures listed below.

  Acer: Press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo
  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631
  Acer support: http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/
  Acer recovery support: http://store.acer.com/store/aceramer/en_US/eRecovery

  Advent: restart your computer, then the immediate start by pressing the [F8] key or the F10 key.
  The fastest way to restore your computer is to use the hard disk recovery tools. You can access them by restarting your computer and then pressing the [F8] key or the F10 key until the Advanced Boot Menu appears. Use the arrows to select "Repair your computer", then press [Enter]. Read all of the instructions on the website of advent and made your choice as to the action you want to perform: http://www.adventcomputers.co.uk/restore-or-reinstall-windows-your-computer
  Support: http://www.adventcomputers.co.uk/product-support/support-services

  ASUS: Press or press the F9 key as soon as you see the Asus logo.
  http://support.ASUS.com/troubleshooting/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=X53E&OS=&no=1775
  ASUS support: http://support.asus.com/contactus.aspx?SLanguage=en

  Dell: Press F8 directly after switching on / to start the computer
  Recovering detail instructions:
  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=DSN_362066
  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=52182
  Dell support: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19?c=&l=&s=
  Or: http://www.dell.com/

  EMachines: hold the Alt key and hold press and release the key F10
  http://Techchannel.RadioShack.com/eMachines-system-recovery-1747.html
  Support: http://www.emachines.com/ec/en/US/content/support

  Fujitsu: Press F8 several times directly after switching on
  https://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?QID=20110406074143AAcx1Zw
  Support: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/

  Gateway:
  http://www.ehow.com/how_6297937_restore-gateway-laptop-factory-settings.html
  https://support.gateway.com/s/software/Microsof/Vista/7515418/7515418su531.shtml
  Support: http://www.gateway.com/worldwide/support/

  HP Notebook: Usually to begin recovery process press the F10 key, power on the computer
  HP Mini: Press F11 directly after switching on / to start the computer
  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c01867418&cc=us&destPage=document&LC=en&tmp_docname=c01867418
  Support: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

  Lenovo (F11): http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-4UFUYK
  and: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HT077144
  Support: http://support.lenovo.com/en/supportphonelist

  How to run Lenovo Onekey Recovery
  http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?docid=HT062552
  Detailed as follows: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=127597018499211

  You can also find parts of this article from Lenovo worth reading:
  http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-4VFUDU

  LG: Press F11 directly after switching on / to start the computer
  Support: http://www.lg.com/

  Packard Bell: Turn on your computer. When Packard Bell logo is displayed, press in and hold the ALT key while pressing the F10 key several times. Release the keys when a message that Windows is loading files.
  After the system recovery program has loaded follow the instructions to reinstall the operating system.
  Support: http://www.packardbell.com/index.html

  Samsung: Press the F4 key to the Samsung logo when you turn on first of all of the computer.
  Support: http://www.samsung.com/

  Sony VAIO Windows 7: restart and press "F10".
  https://CA.en.KB.Sony.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/35585/p/48903, 49902,71663,71664/c/65,67/kw/recovery%20using%20f10
  Sony VAIO Vista: Restart and press "F8" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".
  https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41931/~/how-to-perform-a-system-recovery-using-the-vaio-recovery-center.
  https://us.en.KB.Sony.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/41949/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDA4MjI2NTAzL3NpZC8qWVBPbCpfbA%3D%3D
  Support: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

  Toshiba: Press on F12 or the value 0 (zero) key on the top of the keyboard (not the zero on the numeric keypad key)
  and at the same time, press the button power once to turn on your laptop.
  When the Toshiba screen appears; release the 0 key.
  References: http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/items/faq/71
  http://forums.Toshiba.com/T5/system-recovery-and-recovery/how-to-perform-system-recovery-Windows-7/Ta-p/279643
  Support: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/worldwide/

  Windows 7 - location of the Partition Recovery and information.
  "Configurations of drive partitions using the BIOS has recommended.
  Note: Check the diagrams of this article
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744364%28WS.10%29.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Cannot restore to the factory settings

  
  

  I have the Acer Aspire 7741z laptop. The computer has frequent problems, and I want to restore it defaults. I've already saved important files and had planned to do a full restore to the factory settings, but the eRecovery program does not work for me. It starts the process, says that it needs to restart, check I want to replace the data on the hard drive and restarts. The problem is, it just restarts. No recovery process, no reset factory default. Alt + F10 during boot process does nothing.

  I checked the partitions still exist, and I made no changes to the system since the purchase (about formats, etc.). Of course, I'm no longer under warranty period, it seems getting direct support from Acer is not going to happen.

  If anyone can help? I really want to restore this laptop to its default settings.

• After a restore to the factory settings, where personal files are?

  I recently had a problem on my laptop (gateway) that prevents Windows to boot the system.  I went through the automatic tests on splash screens.  Files were good, the disk check was good, went to a restore point, but still was not able to start.  I got a message that there was no specified "configuration change".  So I chose the option to restore factory settings.  I didn't need a disk to do - it took place without no boot disk required.  There was a message related to the restoration who said that my files could be stored on the hard drive partitioned part.  I couldn't get to my personal files anyway, so I decided to take the chance to do the restore and hope that Windows would save my stuff.  Well, Windows is running, but I can't find my files.  The page of my computer shows 2 hard drives, 'Local' and 'Recovery', but I don't know how to access recovery or if my files are still there.

  Is there a chance that my stuff is still in this machine, or I'm just the GROUND?

  Thanks in advance for any kind souls who can solve the riddle!

  Hello

  "Recovery" partition will be the software that was used to perform the recovery to factory settings.

  We should never touch except to make recovery disks, failure of hard disk for you to reinstall Vista on a new hard drive.

  Windows does not save your data when you perform a restore to the factory settings.

  Your recovery software factory settings is provided by the gateway.

  It is an Option in their software.

  It is the gateway to this topic information.

  "Restoration with automatic data backup.

  http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/Vista/7515418/7515418su532.shtml

  All files and existing files are copied to the C:\Backup folder on the hard drive and a new copy of Windows is installed.

  You will need to contact Gateway Support and ask them where to find your data saved their recovery process if the information above did not save where gateway said it would.

  http://support.gateway.com/us/en/support/default.aspx

  See you soon.

• Unable to restore iPhone to factory settings

  When you try to restore the factory settings I should be in iTunes and when I try to restore it to factory settings it does not load

  Nevermind it finally loaded

• I have an ASUS X50N series laptop, how do I put back to factory settings?

  I have an ASUS X50N series laptop, how do I put back to factory settings?

  Hello

  I suggest you to contact the Asus support to get help recover to factory settings.

  Factory settings recovery will make your computer like a new computer. You will need to backup all the data so you won't run out of all the data.

  Support from Asus: http://support.asus.com/ServiceHome.aspx?SLanguage=en

  You can also read the following article and check if it helps.

  Support for laptop X50N:

  http://support.ASUS.com/troubleshooting/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=3&m=X50N&s=101&hashedid=CebDKwCn6HTAoNXl&OS=&no=1775

  Note: you must take the backup of your computer, so that you won't run out of all data in your computer.

  Hope the information is useful.

• How can I return my T5i factory settings?

  How can I return my T5i factory settings?  I have problems with flash and counting and thinking, I may have inadvertently changed a setting.  Appreciate any help.  Thank you

  Yes

• How can I turn off the laptop after restoring it to factory settings?

  Hello everyone

  I'm selling my Portege R830-10 q If I want to restore it to the settings to factory (out-of-box state) AND THEN TURN IT OFF.

  I brought the laptop to factory settings successfully using the _TOSHIBA recovery Wizard_ and choosing * factory default software recovery (Recover State out-of-box) *. However, at the end of the process of recovery and after everything is back in place I was not able to TURN off the POWER to the laptop. It only gave me the option to restart. After rephrasing it, the Windows installation process starts.

  I don't want to install Windows, i.e. language, keyboard, user account, etc. I want to leave the Windows installation for the person buying the laptop to me. How can I turn off the laptop after the recovery of the system without having to install Windows?

  I would appreciate your help.

  Concerning

  Pedro

  When the recovery process is complete and you are prompted for a reboot just press start button / stop and turn it off. I think it's only thing you can do.

  Anyway, why not start Windows and go through the configuration option. New owner can modify this basic anyway parameters. As username Admin and language and the keyboard can be set as default.

  For example, if you have a picture of German recovery set to German. New owner can change in any case.

• Restore PC to factory settings

  original title: restore pc

  I need to restore my Dell Inspiron its parameters. Dell factory image is missing with F8, and I don't have an installation disc. I need a free download site or a command prompt to perform this task. HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPPPP!

  Contact Dell as to why the recovery Partition does not work.

  Dell recovery options:

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=339949

  Above is Dell to reinstall Vista from the DVD on your computer.

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=336966

  And that way if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive.

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  How to get the recovery media Vista to make it back to factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DellCare/contact_us?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&redirect=1

  Call Dell and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Do I restore laptop to factory settings after the plague of virus?

  Invaded by virus quarantined files because they cannot be deleted. "System Restore" is not working now.
  Can I restore laptop to factory again?

  Of course you can do it. Please use recovery media delivered. On this way the unit will be to new factory settings. The installation is very simple.

  Good luck!

• Satellite Pro L450d-12 x help restore to the factory settings

  I want to go back to the complete factory settings (as if windows has been reinstalled)
  There is no repair option in the advanced startup options (are there all the other options)
  If I go into disk management, I can see
  (C)
  recovery_data (D)
  (anonymous) (OEM partition)

  all the these have the status of healthy.

  There recovery.wim in the d drive, and a winpe.wim

  There are a lot of educational software that came on the phone that I do not have the cd. So, I don't want a new installation of windows.

  I tried to do a system repair disc, it upward with could not be created (0 x 80070057) so I'm not able to boot from the cd

  Is it possible to reset to factory settings complete with recovery or partition without a name?

  For future referance that is needed (a? or other? or both?) windows restore disk 7 oem 32-bit pro (version of windows I use) or the pro L450d-12 x recovery disk toshiba satalite?

  Thanks in advance

  > Is it possible to reset to factory settings complete with recovery or partition without a name?

  In General, you have two options:
  Either you try to retrieve the laptop using recovery disk as described here:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD1303440001R01.htm
  or you will recover the laptop using the Toshiba Recovery disk which you likely has not been created in the past using Toshiba Recovery Media Creator. Right.

  Well, if the recovery of HARD drive does not work (whatever the reason), then you must use the recovery disc. If recover disk has not been created in the past, you can order the CD here:
  http://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

  This info has been helpful?

• Satellite U500 - 10L - how to bring it back to factory settings?

  That if I don't have any of my Satellite U500 - 10L recovery disk and I need to format this laptop and bring it back to the factory settings and Windows? It is true that it is inside the laptop?
  Previously I formatted and installed windows 7, in this case is the recovery has been removed from this laptop!

  Thanks :)

  Hey Buddy,

  I think you didn't read the manual right? ;)

  Recovery procedure is very easy and you have two options: HDD recovery or recovery disk.

  HARD drive recovery can be used with the version preinstalled Windows only so if you have installed another version of Windows this option isn't available anymore. The exact procedure is described in the user manual, you need to enter the advanced Windows (key F8) boot menu and choose fix my computer. You will see a new window where you can choose the HARD drive recovery.

  The Toshiba recovery disc yourself using the preinstalled Media Creator Toshiba recovery must be created. That's why you have some blank DVDs and the tool will automatically create the discs. This disk can still be used to restore the original settings, independent what OS is installed, as well as on the new hard drives. If it still works because the HARD disk will be cleaned completely before installation.

  Now it s also too late for disk recovery, but you can order a copy here:
  https://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

• Recovery disk restore partitions as factory settings?

  My laptop is about 2 to 3 years of age and has 3 partitions, C, D and E as factory put in place.
  I found that the system (C) partition is now almost full and cannot be extended because the D drive is in the way to rehabilitate the part of drive E.

  Does anyone know if the hot spare will restore the partitions in the form of factory settings or y at - it an option to change the score put in place during installation?

  Hey Buddy

  Yes. As far as I know the Toshiba Recovery disk format the whole HARD drive and retrieves the laptop back to factory settings.
  This means that the whole HARD disk would have first formatted and all partitions would be deleted. Then the recovery disk creates the partitions again and installs the operating system and other things like tools and drivers.

  See you soon

• How to reset laptop hp2000 to factory settings?

  I have a laptop of Hp2000 running windows 7 Home premium, 64-bit SP1. I want to reset it to factory default. Help please!

  Hello
  
  Except if you have deleted the recovery partition on your machine, your machine must have a recovery partition. Make sure all your backup files before you restore the PC/laptop to the factory settings.
  
  To set your PC/laptop to the factory settings, restart the PC/laptop. At HP Home screen has reached repeatly F11 (or ESC) key to start the recovery process. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  
  Please also see this:
  
  http://h50146.www5.HP.com/lib/doc/manual/workstation/xw8400/HP_Backup_and_Recovery_Manager_User_Guide.PDF
  
  Kind regards.

• HP Envy 15-k201na: restore to the factory settings corrupts the files/windows Boot Manager

  I wanted to restore my computer laptop back to factory settings. So I went into settings and navigated to the update and recovery, recovery and then clicked the option restore factory settings. I had several partitions then asked me if I wanted to delete all of my drive or to remove all the windows disk was installed on. I clicked on the remove all option. Everything was erased from my laptop, I think that the boot partition has been altered to. Now when I start my laptop 0xc00000000f error code occurs and he said: 'you will need to use recovery tools. If you don't have any facility (such as a disc or USB device) support, contact your administrator for PC or PC/manufacturer. »

  Is there a way to fix this? My laptop still warranty HP on this subject.

  A system image restore fixed my PC; I used recovery media to recreate the image on my PC.