I brought my computer second-hand and it has lot's of files and programs on it and I don't know what some are, I keep getting different messages being displayed on my screen and i dont know what some mean it's driving me crazy!!!
How am I able to restore it back to the computer original settings, I never got any disc with it either!
my computer is dell and is running windows 2000, I do have a emachine xp restore disc would I be able to use this or should I just get one for dell, if so where could i get one?
"Buying second-hand was the wrong choice but I have it now so if any out there knows what I can do please help me!!!!"
2007-01-04 00:02:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
You could try this option if you can't use the system restore program.
FIRST RUN YOUR ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE TO TRY AND DELETE ANY UNWANTED INFECTION'S.
TO RESET YOUR PC TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Before you try using the system recovery program I would suggest using system restore:
if software on you hard drive accidentally gets erased or damaged, first use Microsoft system restore to return the computer's settings to a selected restore point without affecting user programs or document files. "how ever"
when other methods of repairing your system software fail then you may want to use the system recovery program as a last resort to reinstall software.
WARNING SYSTEM RECOVERY WILL DELETE ANY DATA OR PROGRAM THAT YOU INSTALLED AFTER PURCHASE,
BE SURE TO BACK UP ANY DATA THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP ON A REMOVABLE DISC
1.Disconnect any devices, like printer,scanner, webcam,
Except the monitor, keyboard, mouse
1. click start on the task bar
2. choose all programs
3. choose PC tools
and then click system recovery
4. wait until the system recovery box appears asking do you really want to start PC system recovery,, click yes
follow on screen instructions.
5.complete the computer start-up and finish the registration process, then reconnect all devices.
good luck.
2007-01-04 00:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is, you might wanna try to look for its removal tool before doing anything restoring it to the factory setting. That being said, laptops usually have like a restore disk where all the data required to restore it to factory setting is stored. You should contact the manufacturer to ask about this. However, when all is lost, you can find a Vista/XP CD and just install it using your OS serial number on the back of the laptop.
2016-05-23 02:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The restore disc won't work because your running 2000, not xp.
You say that you have a lot of programmes
Open each programme up in turn, and delete all files in each area . For example, open Word, and delete all files (not the programmes)
Delete any programme which you do not need by going to control panel, add or remove programmes. For example, if you have a programme for a printer, but do not have that particular printer, delete it
Open up system tools run defrag and system clean up.
Run a virus check.
Unless you have a major problem, the removal of unnecessary files and programmes will improve performance
2007-01-04 00:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by BRIAN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nix on the emachines disk! It will only work on the original PC! About the only option you have is to go to the manufacturers website and purchase the original restore disk.
2007-01-04 00:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to start, control panel, performance and maintainance then system restore
2007-01-04 00:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
>click start
>click all programs
>click accessories
>click system tools
>click system restore and follow directions.
2007-01-04 00:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by lackan2d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel then settings then default
2007-01-04 00:11:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could help if you were near by.
Me....I'm in the New Forest.
2007-01-04 00:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋