How to reinstall Windows 8 to factory settings?
I'm trying to reinstall Windows 8 Pro on my computer. The problem is this: I've upgraded to Pro 7 8 and when I go to "reset to factory settings" I get a message saying «some files may be missing, insertion of media» This 'media' am I supposed to insert? I have all my media recovery, I did when I first turned on my computer (Win 7) and I have the drive that the tech helped me to burn my Windows 8 Pro upgrade. Which one should I use? I'm trying to get my computer to where I have nothing on the hard disk, but Windows 8 Pro. In other words, I want a clean, like new, of the machine. Or would it be better to do a custom installation of Windows 7 and wipe all my hard drive, leaving only the installation of Windows 7 and download the upgrade of Windows 8 by using the product key that I bought? Facing a dilemma of folk here! If this thread seems a bit confusing, it's because I'm working on three different machines. I'm not interested in the backup of personal files or media. I just want a 'Clean' install on a single partition, if that's possible.
If I do as suggested by Abraham, he returns it back to Win 8 or Win 7?
Then, you do a reset. Press Win - I, then click Power and hold down SHIFT while you press Restart. Follow the instructions to reset your computer. It will take about six hours, but everything will be back to factory settings.
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(1) what is the brand and model of the computer?
(2) is Windows Vista come pre-installed with the computer? If so, is there a partition or a recovery disc?
I suggest you to contact the computer manufacturer for assistance with the 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.
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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/eRecoveryAdvent: restart your computer, then the immediate start by pressing the [F8] key or the F10 key.
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http://support.ASUS.com/troubleshooting/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=X53E&OS=&no=1775
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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/supportFujitsu: Press F8 several times directly after switching on
https://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?QID=20110406074143AAcx1Zw
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http://www.ehow.com/how_6297937_restore-gateway-laptop-factory-settings.html
https://support.gateway.com/s/software/Microsof/Vista/7515418/7515418su531.shtml
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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
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and: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HT077144
Support: http://support.lenovo.com/en/supportphonelistHow 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=127597018499211You can also find parts of this article from Lenovo worth reading:
http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-4VFUDULG: 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.
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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
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http://forums.Toshiba.com/T5/system-recovery-and-recovery/how-to-perform-system-recovery-Windows-7/Ta-p/279643
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