My computer is acting crazy ! :( I want to get it back to the point when I frist got it. I tryed system restore but it was no good . The problem is still there ?? I think it be best if I just see if I can restore it to it frist time I turned it on. If someone can tell me how to do this it be great . It is a Compaq running XP. Thank in advance
2006-08-13 04:37:24 · 12 answers · asked by turtle2tell 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The computer comes with a "Restoration CD" simply put the cd in the drive and reboot the computer. When the computer reboots it will give you an option to "Restore PC to factory condition". If you no longer have that CD, or you were supposed to Create the CD when you first bought the computer but didn't, then contact the Manufacturer and order a Recovery CD..it may cost $25 or so...but they will do it for you. Your computer may still be under warrenty and they might send you one for free too.
2006-08-13 04:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by cleazott 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see windows xp comes with option of automated system recovery (ASR),,,by this u can restore ur computer's status to previous option ,,,,without loosing ur precious data like videos/photos and music or other data u may be have in ur system...and this does not require u to format..........so it is usefull and if u have good knowledge of computers u can do it ur slef... i will tell u how get a blank floppy disk and insert in the drive ;;;;;now go to ..."programs" then system tools then there u will browse to "backup utility" and u will then browse to "ASR" click there and follow the dialouge box there it will appear that what types of files u want to save....on floppy ...save system files that are of the operating system,,,,,,,,,,,, it will appear all there in the dialogue box u need to follow it ....then click make the ASR floppy after u have prepared the floopy then restart ur computer and enter "BIOS setup" and browse to boot options set floppy drive as first option and save the changes and exit.....now u will booot from floppy disk and follow the dialouge box there and ur computer is now ready ..... u then will change boot option in BIOS setup again to the disk partition which is ur system directory mostly it is "c drive"...check which of ur drive partition has windows files in it ( by right clicking on the folder browse to propertis and u can find it )........this is an alternative to formating which formats all ur data..... it seems a bit difficult but it works and is very usefull,,,,,,,if u hav some problem consult some system engineer and he will help u about ASR.....wish u best of luck ....if any problem email me ,,,,,,ok
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2006-08-13 05:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by the geeksays 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, go to the Trend Micro website (if you are able) and run their free virus scan or run a similar virus scan (Norton, McAfee etc).
When you are sure there are no viruses infecting your pc, use the cd that came with your pc to boot the system and see if it runs normally. Boot the PC in SAFE mode and see if it appears to run normally. (You won't be able to do certain things like open internet explorer).
If that is ok, reboot in normal mode. If you still have the problem, re-install the Windows system. If you really need to, you might have to reformat the hard disk; be careful, though...make sure you have backed up any documents or data files on your hard drive first.
2006-08-13 04:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FORAMT YOUR DRIVE ie turn of your computer put the windows os cd in the cd drive turn on your computer press f1 go to the boot options turn all the priority devices to cd . then press f10
before formatting your disk make sure that u have the motherboard and driver softwares.if u dont have them pls dont format your disk becos u will not get sound and dsiplay correctly.hope this helps if u have more doubts just pm me
2006-08-13 04:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry you can't restore it but you can reformatt it it sounds like a virus to me. basically reformatting you wipe windows XP of and then reinstall it! you need windows XP reinstallation cd and a driver disk! this should come free with package.
Windows XP reinstallation disk (£70)
Driver disk (free ring dell)
2006-08-13 04:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Save your files to disk or CD and then reformat the PC. I just did mine and it's like new. My PC had a clicking sound in the tower and not it's gone. The PC is running better. Good luck!
2006-08-13 04:51:27 · answer #6 · answered by curious_boricua_soul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
reformat your computer by reinstalling your xp program it will ask you if you want to reformat click yes and it will erase everything from your computer and reload everything it came with when you bought it. you will have to reinstall the extras like windows media player, yahoo your internet service (aol, dsl,roadrunner,etc...) good luck
2006-08-13 04:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by Chuck H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same computer , and all ive ever done was done the system restore , its always worked for me .
2006-08-13 04:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
could be a virus. run a check with a good free virus checker
2006-08-13 04:41:22 · answer #9 · answered by mescalin57 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
reformat
p.s email me if u need help with it i will walk u through step by step
2006-08-13 05:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by DarkLotus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋