How do I reset to factory settings for a laptop that was bought as a display model?

Question

Hi,

I just bought a laptop tonight that was the last one on display at a retail store. How do I reset everything to factory settings? I want it to be just like if I were to open it from a sealed box.

By the way, it's running Windows XP Professional.

Thanks!

Answer 1

It depends on the Notebook. If it's a Thinkpad, reboot and press the Blue Button. For other notebooks you'd have to look on the Vendor's webiste. Generally this is called Factory Restore. You should have asked the store to do it for you.

Answer 2

If it came with restore disk, insert them and start computer, if not the restore program could be particianed on the drive, most propriatary systems startes that by tapping F10 with your computer is booting up.