ok i wanna restore my cimputer but i wanna know something ok,, i have a cd burner in there and it is attached to it but it is something that i bought!! that do i do do i live it in there or what?? andalso i have a printer do i live it connected or what?? i dont know so please help and hints about system restoring!
2006-10-24 09:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
i dont want to go back a coupple of days i want it as if it were new
2006-10-24 09:37:33 · update #1
You did not say what operating system you have, so I'll assume WinXP.
CAUTION: A destructive recovery (which is what you want - not system restore) will format the hard drive. This will delete all the information on the hard drive and reinstall Windows XP and the original software that came with the computer.
OK - the steps for a destructive system recovery are as follows:
Recovering from the PC:
1. Back up all your personal files, downloads, and programs to CD's.
2. Disconnect any outside hardware and USB cables, except for the Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, and Power Cord from your computer. Check the CD-RW to see if there is a CD in it and remove. Do not disconnect anything inside the computer - not necessary.
3. Shut the computer down.
4. When you boot up, immediately press the F10 key repeatedly which will bring to the Recovery menu.
5. To perform a destructive recovery, click Advanced, (select Destructive Recovery) and then click Next.
CAUTION: A destructive recovery will format the hard drive. This will delete all the information on the hard drive and reinstall Windows XP and the original software that came with the computer.
6. Read and respond to each window and screen that appears.
7. After the System Recovery is complete, the PC restarts and continues into Windows setup. Complete the setup screens and wait until the computer finishes the setup.
NOTE: It may take a long time to complete Windows setup. This time varies and may take over several hours, depending on the amount of files that were stored in the user account folders (for example, My Documents and the Desktop).
8. Before using your PC, update and protect your PC.
9. Reinstall applications that you added after puchasing the PC, and any files you need from backup.
Recovering from recovery discs
Use the following steps to recover the PC from a set of recovery discs (either CDs or DVDs):
1. Back up all your personal files, downloads, and programs to CD's.
2. Disconnect any outside hardware and USB cables, except for the Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, and Power Cord from your computer. Check the CD-RW to see if there is a CD in it and remove. Do not disconnect anything inside the computer - not necessary.
3. Turn on the PC and press the Esc key when the first logo screen appears.
4. Insert the first recovery disc into the CD drive.
5. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select the CD drive containing the recovery disc, and press the Enter key to start.
6.If a screen displays "Press R for recovery options", press the R key.
7. A screen with a list of options should appear: R, F, and Q. These options can change depending on the state of the hard drive. For example, if the hard drive is new, only R lists.
Select one of the following methods depending on the type of recovery method you want to perform:
* Press R to perform a standard system recovery.
* Press F to perform a destructive recovery. This will format the hard drive. If the hard drive is new or has had the recovery partition damaged, this option will also create new partitions and format the drive.
CAUTION: A destructive recovery will format the hard drive. This will delete all the information on the hard drive and reinstall Windows XP and the original software that came with the computer.
* Press Q to quit recovery.
8. Read and respond to each window and screen that appears.
NOTE: When changing discs, do not press the OK button. Instead, wait for the drive to read the disc and automatically continue the recovery.
NOTE: If you are using a supplemental recovery disc, you must remove the supplemental disc before restarting the PC.
9. After the System Recovery is complete, the PC restarts and continues into Windows setup. Complete the setup screens and wait until the computer finishes the setup.
NOTE: It may take a long time to complete Windows setup. This time varies and may take over several hours. Recovery times are most affected by using recovery discs that were ordered from your manufacturer and/or the amount of files that were stored in the user account folders (Like My Documents and the Desktop).
10. Before using your PC, update and protect your PC.
2006-10-24 10:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
system restore simply restores the computer's setting to the time that the restore point was made. If the external burner and/or printer were not connected at the time of the restore point, then removing them before making the restore will make no difference. Actually, it will make no difference at all if you leave them connected or not. If they were connected at the restore point then the system will make it's changes and you will run as you did. If they weren't connected at the restore point Windows will simply detect them upon completion of the restore and re-install them. If you think the reason for needing the restore is directly related to the installation of either of these devices, then by all means, leave them off.
2006-10-24 10:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by ghowriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When doing a system restore it is best to disconnect all external devices when you do the installation. That way windows will not try to install its own drivers for the device, instead you can install the drivers provided by the manufacturer. Now also is a good time to go to the printer makers web site and download the latest version of the drivers and install those instead of what came with the printer.
The DVD burner will be fine you will just have to reinstall the burner software that came with it.
Hints: Back up all of your data, documents music, photos, old emails, internet favorites, etc...
2006-10-24 09:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
system restore is a last ditch effort so you can get back up and running long enough to back up your files before you do a complete wipe and reload of your system. do not go back more than 2-3 days if your printer was installed then leave it plugged in it shouldnt make a difference same with the burner
2006-10-24 09:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by senecajoe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about the burner that you installed but i have a printer on mine too and I've restored my system several times. If you still have the software for the burner, you can restore that too if you need to. i think it should be fine .
2006-10-24 09:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by deb 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The printer will have to be reinstalled, so disconnect it, I don't think that it will affect the Cd burner, but it may. The worst thing you may have to do about that, is to do a restart so the drivers will reload.
2006-10-24 16:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you mean you have an external cd burner, thats fine just make sure you have all the software to put all your programs back on your computer that didnt come on it. you can leavre both connected and they will be fine.
2006-10-24 09:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by emanon1999 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
restore will not effect either go ahead. press restore to whichever date you prefer and be patient ok.
2006-10-24 09:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋