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• I want to reset my computer to its factory settings

  I want to reset my computer to factory settings, wiping it completely clean., I downloaded vista service pack 2 when it came out, so I do not have the disc. I have the original disc, but it says I need service Pack2, how do I restore the factory settings without the disc it asks? I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 with service pack 2 downloaded.

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

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  And it is information of DELL to reinstall to factory settings:

  How ro reinstall from the Dell recovery partition:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=DSN_336966

  Reinstalling the printer Dell supplied disk:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_339949

  Reference Dell troubleshooting with startup problems:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_343119

  Run the built-in diagnostic software:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=266787

  And if this does not resolve your problem, please contact Dell or their Support Forums:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

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  How tor eInstallez Servive Packs the reinstallation of Vista:

  Click Start > right click on computer > left click on properties > see if you have Vista 32 bit or Vista 64-bit installed.

  It will also tell you which SP you have installed.

  Then, choose the download of 'bit' OK to use to install Service Packs, installation of SP1 first if it is not already installed.

  Vista SP1 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30

  Vista SP1 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21299

  Vista SP2 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16468

  Vista SP2 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17669

  This Information Microsoft can help you resolve problems that you encounter during the installation of Service Packs for Vista.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  See you soon.

• I want to reset my computer to factoery settings, but I don't want to delete McAfee anitvirus and Microsoft word 2010?

  I have windows vista and I recently bought a new antivirus and I also bought Microsoft Word 2010 and I want to reset my computer without deleting those?
  Any help please?

  Hello HectorRodriguez_977,

  Reset to factory wipes the hard clean of EVERYTHING.

  You need to reinstall your Antivirus, and Microsoft Word 2010 from the original media.

  This applied to ALL programs that you have installed since your computer was new.

  And back up ALL your data: pictures, music, Documents, etc., or you will lose them, too.

• Smartphones blackBerry how to reset apps downloaded to its original state

  HII, I am newbie on the use of blackberry.
  Is that possible to reset apps downloaded in its original state, just as installed apps Android hh? Coz, there is 'clear data' feature on Android that can do.
  Thank you

  Oh, I see what you want to do... Unfortunately there is no way that I can think of short of uninstalling the application, restart and then reinstall the application. Some applications may have an internal reset option, but that is specific app.

  So now, there is another option of deletion of user data on the device and which will have the same effect, but which will remove also all the data on your device, including messages, contacts, etc. It is perhaps the way to go - back up your data with the BlackBerry Desktop Software, wipe the data on the device (let your media card and applications intact), and then do a selective restore just the databases you want (depending on the application, some can save data in databases).

  In any case, I know that's not ideal, but at least it's a work around. Good luck!

• After auto-update today I stupidly agreed to return to its default state of Firefox. Is there a way I can undo this? (I lost all my sites speed dial).

  After installation auto-implementation to date this morning a dialog box appears asking you if I want to go back to its default state of Firefox. I foolishly said yes and now I lost all my Speed Dial, URLs and passwords registered thumbnails. Is there any way I can cancel it to go back to the way Firefox has been implemented and work yesterday?

  No, no, unless you have backed up your Firefox profile to restore the default state.

• my cursor floating to and disrupt the layout, how can I restore my computer to its original state

  my cursor keeps floating offshore on its own and changed the fonts on my computer and do not know how to restore it to its original state

  Hello JeanSteel,

  I suggest try to perform a system restore to a time before having this problem.  If you want to restore your computer to factory settings, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer on the guidelines for this.  Also, be sure to back up your data before doing this.  Here is a link to perform a system restore.  Please let us know status.

  System Restore:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

  Thank you

• The computer is very unstable... Should I reset the computer to the original state with Dell recovery

  As there is no support for Windows XP SP2 updates (I managed to get the Microsoft SP3) if I go back to my computer to the original state with recovery Dell how do I get Service Pack 2 and 3 again.  Deleted files gives access to the trash... they no longer heard by KIJIJI when I tried to place an ad that some well known hacker has been using my IP address.  This means that he can see literally everything I do on my computer.  Really need help

  overthehillandonaroll

  Run Windows Update after recovering the system.  It will offer you all the updates, including service packs.  Run repeatedly until it shows that no more updates to date are available. Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• I want to reset my computer to set all as 24 December 2012, how can I do that. regarding the rodders

  My father-in-law has installed a weather forecast on my computer, after which the browser was Babylon, I tried to go back to google chrome, but some how all messed up everything I want to do is restore to pre mess up which is 24 Dec 2012 looks rod smith

  Use the system restore. You can access it here:

  Start-> all programs-> Accessories-> system-> system restore tools
  Here click Next and choose a Restore Point you like to put the system right there. Remember that you must have a Restore Point to do this.

• Laptop of HP 2000: reset my computer

  My computer is a hp 2000 windows 7 home pre, I want to reset my computer when I bought it in the store, but my problem is that I do not know how or what software systems that must run. Help, please

  Hi @MioDrag4 ,

  Thank you for visiting the Forums HP's Support and welcome. I looked in your question about your laptop of HP 2000 and wanted to restore the laptop to factory settings. Here is a document that shows you how to do this.

  WARNING the Factory Reset option returns all the software from the laptop to the condition as it was purchased in. All additions or changes user are deleted.

  Please read the document before recovering.

  Hope this helps you.

  Thank you.

• I want to restore my computer to factory specifications

  Original title: I want to restore my computer to its state when it was taken "on shelf".  How?

  I have a Dell laptop gave me my grandson.  He has "stuff", I have no interest.  I would like to "resurect it than it was when it is brand new."  Don't need its programs, games, etc.

  Good plan!

  See How to restore or reinstall Windows on a Dell computer

  You want to 'Step 2' unless the laptop is so old that he must use 'Step 3'.

  (And, of course, you don't have to do all the "backup and restore important files and data" because you want to get rid of all this.)

• I want to restore my computer but I don't know how or what I have to restore it...

  I want to restore my computer to its original settings as when I had everything first... but the thing is I did not have an idea of what I need to do... I have a Microsoft Office home & Student OEM Disc... but I don't know what that is dedicated to used... and I don't want to do something and ruin my computer overall... so I was wondering if anyone knew what I had to do... and what I needed... and that this disc is used dethrone please help me...

  Thank you
  Didier

  Here is a guide to back to factory settings.

  Ask your computer manufacturer to get the EXACT instructions:

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

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

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, 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.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Why can't I find my games once I reset my computer to box?

  I reset my computer to box because of a problem of windows. Once I did I can't find one of my games that were already on the computer can help them a whole?

  Hello

  Thanks for joining us out on Microsoft Community Forums.

  Looks like you are unable to find games after resetting the computer to its factory settings.

  Please answer a few questions to refine the question.

  1. are you referring to Windows games?

  2. what happens when you tried to start these games? Do you get any error messages?

  If you are referring to Windows games, you can check out the game in the Games folder and check.

  The Games folder is more than just the central repository for games on your computer. In Windows 7, the Games folder offers updates to day game, statistics, news FEEDS and much more.

  Open the Games folder by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type gamesand then, in the list of results, click on games explore.

  Use the Games folder

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/working-with-the-Games-folder

  Also check if it is disabled in Windows features.

  Where are my games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/where-are-my-games

  Hope this information helps. Get back to us with more information so that we can help you.

• How to reset my windows starter 7 asus laptop to its original state

  Hi my name is Bobby, I wasn't able to get the disk to reset my laptop. Can I reset my laptop to its original state by simply using the product key? I am also enrolled in my laptop when I bought it.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

• Why firefox will not Web sites load after reset to the default state

  I have mozilla through the redefined troubleshooting tools and fire fix to its default state. Now, Web pages like facebook, hotmail will not charge not or that they do not load correctly.

  A window with this connection is not approved will appear. Even when I validate a security exception it will not charge and it won't let me the option of validation sometimes. Technical details said invalid security certificate. No transmitter channel provided. Issuer unknown error code.

  Unfortunately, fiddler2 certificates issuer may be a sign of unwanted software on your pc that is to intercept the secure network traffic. go to the system control panel and uninstall programs such as BrowserSafeguard, BrowserSafe, backup or other software that seems suspicious and did not get intentionally installed by you.
  
  _{Reference: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/982532#answer-520145}

  afterwards, run a full scan of your system with security tools like the free version of malwarebytes & adwcleaner.

  Fix Firefox problems caused by malicious software

• I want to know how to restore the computer to its factory settings, when I bought from a private party and have an administrators access code

  I want to know how to restore the computer to its factory settings, when I bought from a private party and have an administrators access code

  Hello

  What is the brand and model of the computer?

  The best method is to contact the computer manufacturer for help on how to set the computer to its factory settings.

  Hope this information helps.