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• Restore the Inspiron 910 to factory settings

  I recently bought a Dell Inspiron mini 910, but she did not have a system disk. I would like to restore settings this is the laptop. Can you help point me in the right direction please.

  I'm having a similar problem.  I had a Dell Inspiron 910 recently (by my in-laws) for my kids to use for school.  I can't get this 'thing' operational!  When I turn on the computer, it gives me 2 choices to start Windows XP.  They look identical, but if I chose the top start the computer to the top, but if I choose one 2nd I get an error message.  I can't figure out how to remove this version broken operating system.

  Then when I get the thing and to the main screen, I get a popup for Microsoft Security Essentials speaks of the end of support for my operating system.  After that, the computer seems to freeze most of the time.  When it does not continue to work, it takes a few minutes to process each order.

  I want to just restore the entire computer to factory settings and start over, but I don't know how.  I tried to run WINNT32.exe, but the computer said that it could not find it.  Help?

• Dell Inspiron 531 - summer pc try to restore factory settings and hit the F8 key after close to a dozen times. I never see the advanced options to choose the factory restore. HELP please...

  tried to restore factory settings and hit the F8 key after close to a dozen times.  I never see the advanced options to choose the factory restore.   HELP please...  I'm following indications out of Dell's web site as well.    UGH

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

  If you have problems with the process of recovery of Dell, contact Dell at the link above.

  It's Dell recovery, not Microsoft software/process of.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 w / Vista I need to restore factory settings

  I tried CTRL + F11 and F8... they do not work! Can anyone help?

  It comes to Dell:

  Restore your Computer´s software to factory settings

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=AP&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  P. S.
  > tried CTRL + F11 and F8... they do not work! Can anyone help

  Depends on how you pressed the F8 key:

  excerpt from the above link:

  You have to press before the logo Windows appears on the screen. If you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the menu Advanced Startup Options , restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.

• 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

• Update factory settings

  I have retuened my Inspiron 9200 to the factory settings. When you try to install the updates, I get the message "site has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. This seems to be a 404 error. How can I get Windows update to work?

  Thank you. Finally he sorted by downloading xp SP3 from the microsoft Web site

• How can I configure my laptop back to factory settings?

  I'm really sick of my 2008 Dell Inspiron being so slow, whenever I play minecraft... It is not intended to be a portable game, but that's all I have. I want to know how to put my computer laptop back to factory settings, like when you start it for the first time, straight out of the box. In addition, I did not drive when I bought over 5 years ago, do not judge me. Help please!

  Hello Andy.L.C

  No one will judge you.

  Your PC must have a hidden partition which contains an image of the Windows operating system.

  Take a look at this link (especially step 3 "restore the software from the computer to the original state")

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=266618

  I hope this will help you restore your PC to factory conditions.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• 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 restored my laptop to its factory settings, but now it's slower that ever - why is this?

  I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2.

  It started 2 weeks ago - I had the legendary 'Black Screen of Death"and advises him to restore my laptop to its factory settings (all my documents etc are saved on an external hard drive). After the restoration, this is when the problems started. My computer is very slow. I know that's not the internet, I tried my sister's cell phone and the internet works fine.

  scanning using the preforms

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  http://www.systweak.com/AntiSpyware/

  http://www.free-AV.com/en/download/index.html

  or Avast

  Make sure your system is clean first. use ccleaner to get rid of junkfiles http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

  preform disk cleanup and defragmentation in order to improve the performance of your system.

  do not use unistall programs u.

  Make sure your windows is uptodate and drivers work correctly and that they are as uptodate.

  Use http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html to protect your pc against spyware, adware etc and keep it uptodate then use firefox as your browser

  only use the block announcement more, no script and WOT for safer web browsing for firefox.

  go to msconfig (type in the search box in startmenu then press enter) then prepare your computer to clean boot by disabling all startup items and any of the services of windows, and then restart your computer. See if it makes a difference? If she did then you should know which ones caused to slow down your pc.

  minimize your startup programs hollow msconfig (type in there search box in Start menu, and then press enter)

  try to check your drive for errors and also run the SFC (sfc) system through cmd (run cmd as administrator, and then type sfc/scannow)

• How can I restore my computer back to factory settings?

  Some of my factory programs stop working. I saved all the information I need. I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 with windows vista. I want to reformat and deliver to all factory settings. Help, please. Thank you. Michael

  Hello

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

  Above is way Dell to reinstall Vista from their provided? DVD recovery 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.

• How to restore factory settings when Windows does not load?

  I'm recovering from the laptop (Dell Inspiron N5010) friend who has been infected with a malware ransom (ICE Cyber Crime Center Backdoor.Win32.ZAccess.erds). I used the Kapersky rescue disc to remove the virus from the ransom but now Windows will not load and I suspect that the MBR has been affected.  At startup, the Dell logo appears and the window loading appears briefly, but then you have the 'blue screen of death' flashes and the cycle repeats.   The bsod error is:

  A PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED AND WINDOWS HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN TO AVOID DAMAGE

  ON YOUR COMPUTER

  IF THIS THE FIRST TIME YOU ' VE SEEN THIS STOP ERROR SCREE.

  RESTART YOUR COMPUTER. IF THIS SCREEN APPEARS AGAIN, FOLLOW

  THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

  CHECK FOR VIRUSES ON YOUR COMPUTER. REMOVE ANY NEWLY INSTALLED

  HARD DRIVES OR HARD DRIVE CONTROLLERS. CHECK THE HARD DRIVE

  TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS CORRECTLY CONFIGURED AND COMPLETED.

  RUN CHKDISK /F TO CHECK FOR HARD DRIVE CORRUPTION, AND THEN RESTART YOUR COMPUTER.

  TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  STOP: 0X0000007B (0XF78D2524, 0XC0000034, 0X00000000, 0X00000000)

  The F2 and F12 keys work, but the F8 key will not open the "Advanced Boot Options", so I can't to the "Restore Dell DataSafe and emergency Backup" or any other advanced option.  System Restore will not work either.

  I ran chkdsk and sfc hard disk (via the Kapersky Rescue disk) and neither solved the problem.  Then I copied its data on the hard drive.

  I would like to restore the laptop to factory settings (assuming that it would be better to reinstall Windows because the drivers Dell would be included already?).   There is a folder on the hard disk called "emergency" and contains a Backup*.exe file and several Backup*.dsb files.

  Is given this scenario, possible to restore to factory settings?  Or am I forced to reinstall Windows from scratch?

  What version of Windows?

  7b error message indicates the operation SATA (SATA Mode) setting got changed in the BIOS Setup or possibly the hard drive may be roasted.

  Restart, and then press F2 before Windows starts to load to open the BIOS Setup. Look for the option SATA or SATA Mode operation (models name it differently).  I don't see the BIOS screen options in the online manual, but the options for this parameter can be: RAID, AHCI or RAID Autodetect / ATA. Post back and we say exactly what options are available and how she got now.

  If you are in the BIOS Setup, also find the Boot Sequence option and make sure that the internal hard drive is ranked first on the list. If it is not first, move it to all first, save the changes and exit the installation program. See if it boots now.

  If you reinstall Windows by using a Windows Dell reinstall drive, you should not ask for the product key. It should install automatically by itself. HOWEVER, you will need to have the product keys for all the other apps that you want on this system, for example Microsoft Office, so make sure that you have the product keys and the floppies to install before you clean the hard drive.

• Inspiron One 2320 - factory restore / recovery outcome

  Hello

  I bought the Inspiron One last year which has Windows 7 Professional pre-installed on it.

  In my infinite wisdom, I decided to make a room upgrade to Windows 8.

  My wife don't like Windows 8 and want to return to Windows 7 Pro.

  The problem rears its ugly head when I go in the troubleshooting section > Advanced Options > System Image recovery

  I get the report that there is system image.

  Windows 8 wiped my hard drive factory backup image?

  I'm counting on you my fellow COMPUTER geeks for the answer!

  Help

  Andrew

  Hi André,.

  I understand that Windows 8 is a relatively new OS and might take a while to become familiar with. However, if you encounter problems using Windows 8, you can refer to the Windows 8 here for general support 'how to' articles of use page.

  As you have upgraded to Windows 8, the recovery partition has been lost and you would not be able to go back to Windows 7 via the Image recovery. However, if you have created a recovery media factory at the time of the system configuration, you may be able to restore the system to factory settings using this media.

  If you have not created a recovery media, the only way to get back to Windows 7 is to re - install the operating system using reinstallation disks.

  Answer please if you have any other questions.

• Graphics card for Inspiron 660 s

  Hi I do not know much about computers, but I have a Dell Inspiron 660 s and I want to upgrade the integrated video card. What video card will fit my diet better computer and power?

  7750 HD is very energy efficient.  He's going only to use about 50 watts of power when the games and a lot less when not.  In the comments of this card, those who bought used it on their 660 s Dell and doesn't seem to have problems.  The 7750 HD and HD 6570 will probably all have the same energy, but the 7750 HD is going to be much better for the games.  You would have to put down the way of things on the HD 6570 against the 7750.  Just do not overclock the card or you might have problems on such a small power supply.

  If you want to run at higher resolutions and settings to play with games today, I say forget the HD 6570.  However, even the 7750 HD won't all play on highest settings.  It's just that the 7750 HD is the best that you can possibly do for the system you have.  Office supplies Dell used to make more power in their slim cases.  I have a 275 watt in mine.  I would never buy a computer that had only a power SUPPLY 220 watt PSU if I had the game in mind.  My guess is that you would use probably around 175 total watts on the system depending on your CPU.  Obviously, the HD 6570 is half the cost of the 7750 HD so it depends on what you can live with and be happy.

  In conclusion, a 220 watt POWER supply is not plenty to run with the HD 7750, but others have run it on the 660 s so that's all I can say.  It's really up to you.  I give it a try if I was trying to play modern games?  Yes, I probably would.  But then again, I'm surprised by the games, people say that they can play with the HD 6570.  If your resolution is 1920 x 1080, then forget it in my opinion.  If your just running 1440 x 900 or 1280 x 1024, then you might be right.

• Cannot depend on wifi after returning to factory settings

  I have a dell Inspiron 11-3000 series 3137 - I restored it to factory settings its all turned on and everything seems to work except that I cannot turn on wifi.

  When I go to settings I can turn airplane mode and the but the wifi and Bluetooth are not underlined, where you can do something with it - can someone help me on this?   Thank you

  Most often when a device does not work, it is because the driver is damaged. Re-install a new copy should help

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly? SignedIn = 1

  http://captaindbg.com/how-to-update-drivers-on-Windows-7/   (also works on Windows 8)

• MacBook pro restore to factory settings

  I have a Macbook Pro El Capitan 10.11.3 running late 2011. It's a 13 ", processor 2.4 GHz, Intel Core 15. Has 4 GB of memory. Intel HD Graphics 3000, 384 MB. I got water on it and it wouldn't start so I bought a new Macbook Pro. I removed the back and let it dry, and after several months, it works again. Now, I would use it for guests at the House of the Lake and as a return for me. I want to return to the factory settings, but then set up again for my use. I see some suggestions for people who are to sell or give their laptops, but I want to keep mine and didn't know if I would be able to set up using my same Apple ID, etc.

  Yes, you will be. Since you keep the computer, you can restart it with the command and R keys, erase the existing system and install a new.

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