My hp s3321PC Virginia-PC on safe mode and has been hacked, I don't have the recovery CD, I need help to restore at least it ' s factory settings. Thanx

My hp s3321PC Virginia-PC on safe mode and has been hacked, I don't have the recovery CD, I need help to restore at least it ' s factory settings. Thanx

See the manufacturer's web page for detailed instructions on 'Factory Restore'.

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