2006-08-28 11:00:45 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
i did the f8 and it came up as commands for what to do but it did not say reset to factory settings what do i look for..to set it back to factory settings.
2006-08-28 11:10:28 · update #1
Your computer manual should give you instruction on how to use your restore disks that came with your computer.
This will format your harddrive and install windows like you just brought it home
2006-08-28 11:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by ifoam 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋
Try doing a system restore. Go to Start Menu, then Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools. You should see a system restore option. Restore your computer to a date when your computer was working fine.
You can also purchase a recovery disc from your manufacturer. You might want to do that instead of spending $100 on a Windows CD.
2006-08-28 23:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Do you want to reset your BIOS as well - you have to go into your BIOS (usually by pressing F1 or ESC) and find the setting labeled "Restore Factory Defaults."
I would create a recovery CD/DVD first, restore the BIOS back to factory defaults and then reinstall from the recovery CD. These procedures will bring your PC back to the day you unpacked it from the box.
2006-08-30 07:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Need to reset my computer
2015-12-10 05:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u turn on the computer it say press f8 or f1 to restore
press that right away
now ur computer is in restore mode and windows will will not showup
follow the commands
it is easy task
2006-08-28 11:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by gurpreet s 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
This is from personal experience with Windows based computer....press F10 when the computer is booting up and that should help.....definitely not best answer material but definitely a start.
2006-08-28 11:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by Purple 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yea boot to the Windows CD and it will allow you to "repair" Windows....... Which in real terms, put everything back to how it was in day 1. You might wanna backup your files and stuff first.
2006-08-29 14:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by b_jay82 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Leonard Parker and Roland Roberts asked the same question. You should read the answers side by side.
2016-08-23 05:35:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you bought the computer new you shoul'd have a recovery disc,if not you need to get one,or see if someone can get you a copy of one for free.
2006-08-28 11:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Key woids, "Default" & "System Restore"
[Control Panel>Performance & Maintenence>System Restore]
Anywhere 'settings' are encountered, select 'default'
Shut down>Logoff>restart>Logon>enjoy
2006-08-28 11:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
If it came with a restore CD, you can just insert that and it will reload everything to how it was.
2006-08-28 11:03:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋