I have a pavilion 8560c without any disk and I wish to restore it back to its original settings. I have Windows XP on it also. Can I restore it without its disk?? HELP!!!!!
2006-09-23 13:14:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My system restore does not let me go back for some strange reason.
2006-09-23 13:21:38 · update #1
as soon as you switch computer on press f8 and keep pressing it ,if a sceen doesnt come up which lets you reset computer switch computer off then on again as soon as you switch it on again press ctrl(hold) and get pressing f8.....it costed me £60 to find that from Dell......
2006-09-23 13:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
System restore is crap!!!!!! have tried so many times with this and would not waste any more time with this. With out knowing your problem its a bit hard to answer why you need to do this. If you have no cd from your supplier then you really need to contact them or you need to get hold of a copy of XP if not got one already. XP will allow you to re format but you will need drivers to get you up and running after re installing most can be obtained off internet. Any more help please contact me and would be happy to help good luck
2006-09-23 13:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by SALLY N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think with XP you have the ability to "restore". Try "start""programs""accessories".."system tools". then "restore". You will have to pick a date to go back to so pick one that you know was before you got the pc.
Hope that helps.
2006-09-23 13:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's probably a help feature by Pavillion on your computer. Using the search feature, search for "restore system." It might yield the exact instructions your looking for.
HP's site as directions on how to create recovery disks, too.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=58183&lang=en&docname=bph07143
If you don't suceed with the above mentioned alternatives you can chat with technical support representatives of HP at:
http://ipgweb.cce.hp.com/ipgna/caller/chat.asp?dd=pavd&productName=HP+Pavilion+8560c+Desktop+PC+%28US%2FCAN%29&productCategory=12455&SCOID=82702&PSOID=46141&aoid=null&lang=en&cc=us
2006-09-23 13:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by ßella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can.. I do mine all the time when it crashes. It will take it back to the factory sittings. You should try the restore tab first have you done that? I have a dell and have done mine. you can email me at measbree@yahoo.com and i can try to walk you through it
2006-09-30 12:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by Pat B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to go to system restore, and just go all the way back to the first restore point, dont forget to do all of your security updates again though.
2006-09-23 13:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by Chrystopher P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some computer repair places (like geeksquad) keep hp restore disks on hand, but it will run you around $100
2006-09-23 13:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to go to programs clk acessories clk system tools clk system restore
2006-09-23 13:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by likeitis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start your computer and tap the key that says f10 it will do system recovery.it will go back to factory settings.it takes a little while though
2006-09-23 13:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to hp website www.hp.com
upper right corner "search" for
Software & Driver downloads HP Pavilion 8560c Desktop PC (US/CAN)
it should give you the following url all on one line:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/
softwareCategory?
product=58183&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us
2006-09-23 14:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by 987654321abc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋