Reinstalling windows - factory settings

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• How do you reinstall to factory settings using the recovery disk

  Hi, I created the set of recovery disks. Can you please guide me how to reinstall to factory settings using the recovery disk.
  Thank you

  Put the first disc in the CD/DVD drive.
  Turn on the device, press F12, choose ODD as device boot and boot from the CD/DVD drive containing the recovery disc.
  Follow the instructions on the screen.

• (Redirected) Windows factory settings 8 x 51 AID Alienware

  I can't reset my windows 8 PC due to the fact when I try of he says I'm missing media files place your restore disk in the PC then when I put in, he says I go the wrong disc yet I tried drive only 2 is I was given when I bought my machine.

  Better in this position in the Alienware owners Club Forum, here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/Owners-Club/Alienware/default.aspx

  Bev.

• 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.

• Vista could not start in normal mode and the relocation of scores of hidden factory settings also failed.

  NOTE: THE PROBLEM WAS MY POWER SUPPLY WAS LOW, NEW POWER ADAPT SOLVED MY PROBLEM.   Read more if you are interested in what happened prior to my tent a different power adapter.

  Original title: vista 32 does not start

  After a reboot could enter the mode safe mode with internet connection.  able to restore good boot known beforehand.  But what normal start attempt would not start completely.  tried to reinstall from hidden factory partition.  07:34 minutes, the installation progessed.  then the machine stop.  When you restart get the message "error during installation, restart the computer, and then restart the installation."  When you try to start in safe mode, get error ' cannot install frrom SafeMode ".". "  I have no bootable cd.  to know about a 'platform of recovery' still tells CD also cannot install from this cd.   can I boot from a "devils of recovery" in safe mode and use the hidden partition to reinstall to factory settings as I tried the first time?  or do I need a full installation CD to get the machine to boot?   My question is should I at this stage of start-up during installation seems to have failed?

  as for what caused this problem?  I recently gave a USB external hard drive, but had not written for her.  did a chkdsk of the external hard disk without error.   When the problem was first happening, I removed the battery and the power cord of the acer laptop then pressed the power for 30 seconds to perform all memory the power button.  He got rid of a problem that I had been meet in which received start-up error message not "adapter acer". with battery removed, laptop power problems have disappeared.

  as the system is now, when I try to start everything now alt F10, I get a screen that reads "change windows startup options for: microsoft windows vista ' ' path: \windows\system32\winload.exe" "partition: 2" "HDD;". " d404533e' "[/ noexecute = optin /deteecthal]"

  When I press ESC the next screen "windows boot manager" bed "choose an operating system to stat, or press TAB to select a tool:

  Microsoft windows Vista (single choice)

  "to specify an option fo this choice, press F8."

  "Tools:

  "windows memory diagnostic"

  (diagnosis of memory showed no problem) by pressing TAB toggles between Vista and the diagnosis.

  I tried to boot with external USB hard drive connected and not connected.   the touch pointer was not working, but was erratic.   Sometimes, I could use a USB wireless mouse when it is started in safe mode.   recently the media player would not charge unless I restarted.  (before the system does not at all which is the theme of this original problem).

  When I try to start using f10, I get a screen that seems to ask for entry. the cursor is held after the detecthal of the line as below. What could of entry to enter the boot to continue?

  Winload.exe

  / noexecute = optin /detecthal

  me. surprised... the problem was that my power supply was low.   the adapter provided enough power for the laptop, most of the time.  but sometimes for laptop needs more power that the adapter could supply... so the laptop would be closed.   When I tried a different power adapter in a store, the fully charged laptop and my problem was solved.  lost a lot of time because I didn't know that the power supply was the problem!

• Restore factory settings doesn't work does not and did not reinstall Vista drive, download Windows Vista Home Premium

  Original title: Vista

  I need to re download windows vista home premium because: 1-workstation is not come with a disk and 2 - my system back to factory settings does not work

  Hello

  Here are the different methods to reinstall Vista; See suits you the method...

  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

  See you soon.

• 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.

• computer Windows 8.1 reset to factory settings... How can I reinstall my membership adobe programs?

  I recenty reset my laptop Hp Envy 8.1 to factory settings due to a virus encryption file running.

  How can I reinstall my (photoshop and illustrator) affiliate programs

  My adobe account led me to no response

  Any help would be appreciated

  Andrew Rutherford

  Panicked 2nd year student architecture

  Make sure that you signed creative cloud using valid e-mail IDS.

  When you launch the applications and the first window opens, click on the option of this software license and the connection.

  If the request serial number application, follow the procedure below:

  1) go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and locate the file named ""host " inside the folder etc."

  Copy 2) guests of the file on the desktop and even open with Notepad.

  (3) entries to delete present inside the hosts file as Adobe 127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com... etc

  (4) copy and paste the Hosts file back to folder 'Etc.

  Be sure to select the option "Replace" when prompted.

  Then launch of the CC apps that requires serial number and verify.

  Note: If the hosts file has no entries from Adobe, you can try the steps below:

  Press Windows button (located between Ctrl and Alt buttons) with the key R together at once, you will get a command window.

  Type below command and press the enter"" key.

  AppData

  Then go to the Local > Adobe > OOBE. Open the OOBE folder and delete the file opm.db.

  Then launch of the CC apps that requires serial number and verify.

• How to reinstall a Windows 8 dell alienware aurora r4 to factory settings?

  A friend of mine had his PC scammed (guy calls, said you that they are Microsoft and you are infected, enter your PC and then you lock out and ask $ money to let you back in).

  Anyway, he has a PC Dell Alienware Aurora R4 (comes with) running Windows 8 or 8.1 - I don't know but I know that he has not improved/changed anything. The system came with a DVD resource (nothing else).

  Now all we want to do is to restore factory default, there is nothing about this of any importance to save...

  I looked on the internet and found what looks like the right solution:

  -Enter advanced service options (holding shift at the start), select "troubleshooting."
  > "Icon Dell Backup and Recovery" is missing (how could it be?

  Without that, I'm totally stuck...
  Any suggestions? Recommendations? Ideas?

  Thank you

  After that a clean installation of Windows and the drivers of Dell system, Dell backup and restoration facility will create a new recovery partition of your own installation that you can restore as new factory settings.

• Pavilion 17-e019dx Windows 8 guard reset itself to factory settings removes EVERYTHING! :(

  Hi everyone, I really need the helpful comments here, I m going crazy!

  I bought this computer HP Pavilion 17 laptop-e019dx at best buy not long... already have a problem with a windows 8.1 update, but anyway...

  I did a system restore and it is up to windows 8, fine, then all of a sudden I turn the laptop on another day, and without warning it resets to factory settings ... no account picture, no wallpaper, dates back to Bing is the default, the screen has IE search engine, File Explorer, store and office on it and nothing else... all my settings and customization is gone... but more importantly ALL MY pictures, videos, music, and all files are GONE!  SO FRUSTRATING!

  After MANY hours (a few days), I was able to recover most of the pictures which is what I've really supported on most. Saved USB´s, disks and creates a new partition ¨ Local disk (D ¨ where I saved all my files.) When the system resets itself, it resets only Local disc c, so my files are in D:... I can go back to everything being the same accomplishment the thing to restore the whole system again... but 1 or 2 days later, it resets everything new and need to start as if I just opened it from its box... non-stop... very frustrating because it takes time to restore and do not know it s good to continue to do that on the computer...

  Sorry for the long story, any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Hello kcno58. Thanks for posting on the HP Forums. I understand that the computer itself restores the default settings. I will do my best to help you!

  You have a program installed before other troubleshooting, named 'Deep Freeze' procedures. It is a program which will reinstall the operating system, once the computer is turned on, sometimes. For more information on this program, please see this site: Deep Freeze (software)

  If this isn't the case, I would make a repair of the operating system. To do this, follow these steps:

  1 turn on the computer with the installation DVD or USB. Then, start Windows 8 with him.

  2. follow all the instructions until you see "Repair your computer" and select "troubleshooting."

  3. go to "Advanced Options", select "Automatic repair" and the operating system.

  Now, the operating system to repair itself. Once this is done, please let me know the results. I'm only here to help!

  Mario

• How can I restore my empowering technology from acer asire Home premium back to factory with a recovery disk? All the factory settings have been destroyed, and windows vista ultimate sp1 has been installed on my computer.

  I have an acer aspire 4720z / with windows vista home premium / with the enabling technology / processor intel pentium dual core. I think I downloaded a program limewire lennex, it was suppose to be something else. Somehow that he closed my computor, luckly my cuzin was able to download windows vista ultimate SP1 64 2007 multimedia content on my laptop so that I can at least use MY COMP. But I think I like the version that is installed on my comp.better to the ultimate version on my comp.now, it does not seem as before prefome. Some things on my computer laptop don't prop wk. What should I do, go back to my version Home premium of moose? If so how to do that? I don't have a home premium recovery disc. I tried to install the updates of windows SP2 64 thought repairs that would set back 2 the origonal but settings it na not or at least update the ultimate version do you think I should do.

  If you have downloaded Vista Ultimate and not bought, you use pirate software.

  You will receive NO Support for pirated software.

  If this does not work, contact Acer:

  http://www.acerpanam.com/Synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?RecordID=853&formid=3390&website=AcerPanAm.com&siteid=7117&words=all&keywords=&areaid=2

  Acer eRecovery made

   

  1. on the Acer splash screen, you can press Alt and F10 (at the same time press F2 to enter the BIOS) to make it appear a version BACK style eRecovery.

  ·        The unit is able to reload Windows from this mode faster then CD.

  ·        The default password is 000000 (6 zeros) and it is shown when you are prompted for the password.

  ·        Users are able to change the password in this mode for eRecovery only.

  ·        The system can retrieve the hidden on the hard disk (partition PQService) image or a CD/DVD media.

  ·        It is possible to reload the factory CD/DVD style or snapshots that creates the eRecovery Windows version.

  2. in Windows, there are 3 ways to access eRecovery functionality.

  ·        Press Alt and F10

  ·        Open Acer eManager and then double-click eRecovery.

  ·        When a system is new it should automatically open this application and invite you to do the recovery media.

  3. the Windows version of the eRecovery program is stronger then the Dos Version. Below you will find the various features of the Windows version:

  Recovery settings: create backup files and change password

  ·        Picture of the backup snapshot (create a disk image of your system configuration)

  1. the system is able to make a CD/DVD image of the current state of mobile software including customer programs installed.

  2. This CD/DVD is usable in Windows and DOS of the program version.

  3. the drive should start, but isn't always.

  4 when a snapshot is in fact the image is on the D: partition and then can be burned to disc if eRecovery is said to.

  ·        Burn the Image to disc (create a backup disk)

  1. you can create 3-7 CD or DVD 1-2 such as those that were sent with the units before eRecovery.

  2. the serious CD are equal in usage to the system recovery CD and CD

  ·        Remove data from backup image of capture instant user (if available)

  1. This is how delete you the snapshot on the D: partition images

  ·        Password: (change the eRecovery password)

  1. measures: restore your system using an existing backup file or restore the default configuration in your system factory.

  2 backup copy using one of the snapshots has been filed or the original image on the D: partition.

  4. made eRecovery

  ·        When the hard drive is replaced the system loses its characteristics eRecovery. These features are on the hard drive and cannot be reinstalled.

  ·        When reinstalling from the CD/DVD's you will lose the eRecovery program but the DOS version can still function, as if uninstalled, you can not reinstall.

  ·        eRecovery uses Ghost (as well as the use of our recovery CD) to create snapshot images.

  ·        If the PQService partition is removed using fdisk or a utility under Windows, you may need to reinstall Windows.

  ·        If the system is recharged using the DOS version you retain the eRecovery feature

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Reinstall Office Suite after the restore computer to factory settings

  I had to restore my laptop to its factory settings because of a corrupted registry.  The operating system is Microsoft Vista Home Premium, and more desktop I want to reinstall is Office home and Student 2007.  I inserted the disc and rises the .exe file, but it will be only to configure the system.  The applications are not installed.  Or bring it to the top of the window with the license agreement, or a dialog box to enter my product key.  I tried to run the Setup for the individual applications (e.g., Word) files and I got an error.

  Your machine initially has any Office Suite, perhaps a trial, pre-installed?  Is there something in the Control Panel / programs and features, which relates to the office?

  When you insert your CD it offers it the window of Autorun with the option to 'Explore' the files on the CD?  If so do you see a Setup.exe in the first visible display of the CD Explorer window.  If so do you have a better result if you right click on a Setup.exe it and select the option "Run As Administrator"?

• Vista Windows reset to factory settings

  I have windows vista Home premium and I want to go back to factory settings... How can I do to do this? and I don't have the disk that is supposed to come with it (I bought from a friend's computer)

  If theres anything else you need to know just ask * no stalker do questions lol
  Please and thank you

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista

  See how is at your disposal.

  Probably buy the recovery discs replacing or borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD..

  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

  May not be available, but check (us and you don't know what the original owner CRE would be by means of a disc or a recovery Partition installed.

  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

  See you soon.

• How to restore Windows Vista to factory settings after a format of partition?

  HOW CAN I RESTORE TO FACTORY VISTA NINE AFTER PARTICIPATION FORMAT

  original title: HOW can I RESTORE FACTORY NEW VISTA AFTER PARTION FORMAT

  Hello

  (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.

  If you have not installed an operating system you can read the following article and reinstall Windows Vista.

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

• How to restore a Compaq Windows Vista laptop to its factory settings?

  Hello

  I need to restore a laptop with windows Vista to its factory settings.  The computer was purchased at best buy and it has been implemented by them when it was purchased.  As much as I now it has not come with a Windows disc, and the owner of the laptop have not configured an image recovery 'drive '.  The owner has all the information in the laptop and he has a virus.  How can I achieve this without needing a kind of disk?

  Help, please

  Hello Roroto,

  If it is a Compaq and no DVD came with her, she should have a recovery Partition factory projected onto the hard drive reinstall Vista.

  Press F11 at startup to start the recovery process to factory settings.