i want to erase everything !! and i dont have a disk to do it !!
2006-12-10 14:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by strange 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If this is an Acer, Toshiba or Compaq you may have a backup on a hidden partition with a windows install. Normally you'd hammer on a function+F8 or something along those lines.
If you're really stuck, you could always go the Linux Ubuntu route. It'll give you a working computer with web access without a Windows CD, untill you can reformat and install a proper copy of windows.
2006-12-10 14:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer that JV is correct also include most newer Dells with that answer. If its not one of those then you are out of luck without a restore disk or an original OS disk like Windows XP. Windows XP Home is pretty inexpensive at this time. Be carefull with using a restore disk if you have important files on your computer you may inadvertently lose them. Contact the manufacturer of the computer if it is a name brand computer they will be able to show you how to restore to factory defaults by using the hidden partition on the computer.
2006-12-10 15:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by Craig H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only time i could do a reset to production unit settings when I"m there to demonstrate screen it , in case you flow to sleep or flow to college a flow lower back to the pc it can be a errors on restoring the pc to production unit settings , monitoring it each and every now after that's the ideal way while doing a restore to production unit settings. it relies upon on the size of the strain could take in to 3-4 hours
2016-12-30 06:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by purinton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not restore to original settings if you do not have a restore disk supplied by the manufacturer.
2006-12-10 14:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Roadman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry it only goes back to a certain date.
2006-12-10 14:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Meka . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋