Windows XP SP1 back to factory settings - unable to download SP3. any suggestions?

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• I have an ASUS X50N series laptop, how do I put back to factory settings?

  I have an ASUS X50N series laptop, how do I put back to factory settings?

  Hello

  I suggest you to contact the Asus support to get help recover to factory settings.

  Factory settings recovery will make your computer like a new computer. You will need to backup all the data so you won't run out of all the data.

  Support from Asus: http://support.asus.com/ServiceHome.aspx?SLanguage=en

  You can also read the following article and check if it helps.

  Support for laptop X50N:

  http://support.ASUS.com/troubleshooting/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=3&m=X50N&s=101&hashedid=CebDKwCn6HTAoNXl&OS=&no=1775

  Note: you must take the backup of your computer, so that you won't run out of all data in your computer.

  Hope the information is useful.

• Satellite A300-15 has back to factory settings

  Hello!

  I have an old Satellite A300-15 and I want to go back to factory settings after almost seven years of never format the hard drive.

  I did a little research on this 'how... "but I still don't know if the laptop comes with a windows recovery or not.

  I have another laptop with a score of "windows recovery", but in my toshiba, the only thing I see is a recovery of HARD drive file in my E: partition. I don't really know if that helps the reinstallation of windows.

  So if I reset the laptop with the method 'laptop computer Tower, hold the blah blah 0 button"it completely format my C: and need to reinstall windows or not?

  (Running Windows Vista)

  How it works with the recovery image installation, you can read on http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm

  Start your laptop with F8 and choose the option to repair your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen and you will be able to install the original recovery image.

  Installation of recovery described called the installation of HARD drive recovery. With other words, saved on the HARD disk in the folder HDDRecovery recovery image will be reinstalled on the C partition only and the second partition of HARD drive will not be deleted or formatted.

  In my opinion, that you create the recovery using disc (DVD) preinstalled creator Toshiba recovery disc. You can use created bootable disks to install original Vista. When you use discs, the whole HARD disk will be deleted, formatted, new partitions created and installed Vista end.

  If you have any other questions you are welcome.

• How to restore Equium P200 1IR back to factory settings?

  Please, I would like to know how to restore my computer toshiba laptop Equium P200 1IR back to factory settings? Because he's been to slow down.

  Thank you

  Verb

  Hello

  You need the recovery disc!
  The recovery disc you will format the whole HARD drive and install the image of Toshiba on the HARD drive.
  Toshiba image contains the operating system Windows, drivers Toshiba and other tools and utilities.
  You need boot from the recovery disc and should follow the instructions on the screen

  All that s

  PS: read other discussions here in the forum and learn...

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

  need help to reset my computer back to factory settings. I saw once, but can't seem to find it

  Hello

  You can find a good description of the recovery options for desktop PC on the corresponding link below.

  Recovery options - Windows 8

  Recovery options - Windows 7.

  Recovery options - Windows Vista.

  Recovery options - Windows XP.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• HP Pavilion F4U57EA #ABu 15: recover the system back to factory settings

  Have a HP laptop, had a major viral infection therefore decided to adjust the system settings of the invoice from the recovery partition.  Not just Boot device not found and just see menu BIOS only.

  Where can I get the ISO images to build a DVD to back to factory settings, system as he went out the book. As you had to install the OEM version even if I have a sticker of holgram WIN8 it seems to be without license key. or should I buy the HP image, and if so someone go the link

  Hello

  You can order a replacement set of the recovery media in the HP partner on the link below (I assumed the model No., you live in the United Kingdom).  These drives/flash player will automatically read the windows product key embedded in the bios.

  https://www.best2serve.com/page/rcd_search?utm_source=HP-customer-care&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RCD&utm_content=part_740063-032

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Dell Dimension 4700 fack back to factory settings

  I want to configure the pc back to factory settings.  Was told by the Geek Squad just insert the disk operating system & click 'recover to factory settings', but that option is not there.

  Windows XP Professional

  Hello

  Here is th manual for your system http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700/en/om/Y69490LRs.pdf

  How to restore http://www.ehow.com/how_6776528_restore-dimension-4700-factory-settings.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask

  Concerning

  GT4U

• I need to restore my laptop back to factory settings HP.

  I have Windows Vista Home Premium. But I don't know if it matters at this point.  My laptop does not recognize my hard drive, webcam, location of the backup file, scroll bar, does not allow me to run programs troubleshooting etc... the list is long. I want to just restore my computer to original date and start from scratch. Help, please.

  Hello

  by HP, I hope you mean that Hewlett Packard is the manufacturer, because the manufacturers have different ways to do

  If you don't have a recovery disc as it never came with it, press F11 at startup to start the process of recovery back to factory settings

  all data will be wiped from the hard drive during the process

  Here are the two ways to do:

  Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager of in Windows Vista

  If the PC can be started and opens on the Windows desktop, you can use the HP recovery disk to restore the PC to original factory State by following the steps below.

  1. Click Start and enter the recovery in the field of research. Select Recovery Manager in the list, when it becomes available. Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
     Alternatively, click Start , all programs , Recovery Manager , and then Recovery Manager . Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
  2. Click Advanced options , System Recovery , and then click Next . The PC will restart and reopen the Recovery Manager.
     Alternatively, if the advanced options is disabled, click Next , and then System Recovery . The PC will restart.
  3. When the PC restarts, select the System Recovery option and click Next .
  4. If you are prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore , click No and then click Next .
  5. When you are prompted, select back up your files first (recommended) , and then click Next . Follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. When you are prompted to recover without backing up your files , please STOP before you click Next .

     CAUTION:

     It's the last chance to change your mind recovery PC and delete all the files and programs. Once you click Next , the restore process cannot be stopped

  7. If you are convinced that you want to start the recovery process, click Next . The PC immediately starts formatting the disk hard drive and destroy all data.

  The recovery process may take up to several hours and will return the PC to its original state. All custom, settings drivers, software and upgrades or hardware updates are lost and must be reinstalled.
  Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager if Windows Vista is not accessible
  If the PC does not start under Windows, it may still be possible to use the HP recovery disk to restore the computer to its original state. The Recovery Manager can be started during the boot process by following the steps below.
  1. Press on the button / stop to start the PC and press the f11 key when the standard BIOS guests appear on the black screen.

     NOTE:

     By pressing the f11 key at startup on a computer with an image factory HP will start the system recovery process, even if the message is not displayed.

     • If the HP Recovery Manager can access the hard disk recovery partition, a prompt to back up user files before you start the recovery
  . Follow the instructions.
  • If the HP Recovery Manager cannot access the hard disk to resolve system errors, you need to use the recovery disk custom that you created to recover the hard disk to its original state.
  • If you have not created the custom recovery disk, or disks are damaged, you can order a replacement of HP recovery CD.

• When the Recovery Manager starts, follow the instructions of recovery step by step , shown above.

• 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

• need the simple way to set the computer back to factory settings, and already saved safe data

  need the simple way to set the computer back to factory settings, and already saved safe data

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  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.

  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.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the 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.

  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.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have to reset my pc back to factory settings...

  I need to rest my computer acer windows vista Home premium 64-bit back to factory settings. I do not have anyback of the discs, but I herd if you not a code or something you can always do.

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

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

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

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  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, Acer can be Alt + F10, 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.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the 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.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  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

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

  my computer is slow and I want to restore it back to factory settings, so this has nothing about it except the important things, like when you get everything first... does anyone know how to do this?

  Note that if you save all the important things, it will be lost after the reset.

  After the reset, you should get all the updates from Windows Update EXCEPT for hardware devices. Then, you install a good antivirus. ONLY AFTER you have done this, if you replace the stuff of backups or install anything else.

  Your laptop is equipped with a recovery instead of disk partition

  .

  This is how the recovery partition is available for the most popular brands

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

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

  You may need to try several times to get everything above to work. If after several attempts, you have no chance, or the machine indicates that there is no recovery partition, your only option is to contact the computer manufacturer and ask for the model recovery discs...

• How can I restore my PC HP Pavilion Entertainenment back to factory settings

  I opened my computer and had a new display ever seen before and then all my documents, photos, books, etc. IncrediMail program at not here.

  have checked for viruses (even if I have anti-virus protection) found none and thought I'd start all over shave.  any suggestions?

  Hello

  See if it helps you so that you do not lose your docs, etc.

  Do a system restore to before the problem:

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

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  If you want to start with a 'clean slate' again you press F11 at startup to start the process of recovery HP back to factory settings.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c01867418&cc=us&destPage=document&LC=en&tmp_docname=c01867418

  See you soon.

• How can I re - adjust my iMac back to factory settings?

  My iMac has slowed to where I can barely use it. It also expands the page I look without any in put me. I think that the only cure is to go back to the first day. I backed up my files. How can I re - adjust my iMac back to factory settings?

  Allows you to reformat your Mac OS X Recovery > OS X Recovery.

• How can I put Satellite A300 - 29U back to factory settings?

  I don't know how to put my Toshiba Satellite A300 29U back to factory settings. I tried everything, but I have no idea how to do that? I have no CD or whatever.

  Thank you.

  If your laptop has the factory settings you can do it as described on http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm

  Please note: this drive HARD recovery option works with the factory only settings.