How do I reset my pc to the day I got it?

Question

Is it f10 or f11?

Answer 1

When booting up press F11 to restore.

Answer 2

It is neither F10 nor F11.

I'm going to assume you have Windows, as 90% of the world's computers do. What you need to do is format your hard drive and reinstall Windows. If you're not very computer literate then I'm sure you could get a friend to do it or hire a technician, but if you are somewhat computer literate then here are the steps you need to take to accomplish this:

1) Back up all the files you want. This includes photos, documents, songs, etc. Plug in a USB flash drive, an iPod, an external hard drive or something similar, then simply cut and paste all of your files across. Alternatively you can burn the files to a CD or DVD. Note that you do not need to back up any program files, but you may want to back up setup applications for these programs.

2) Restart your computer with a copy of your operating system in the CD drive. Watch your monitor carefully as your computer starts up, and a message should appear saying 'Press any key to boot from CD', or words to that effect. Press any key to load up the setup program and follow the on screen instructions. When presented with options of what to do, format your hard drive before installing Windows.

3) Follow through the setup process of Windows until the end. Your computer will reboot automatically and after it has, your computer will be exactly as it was the day you got it. There will be no software or files on it, so you will need to copy all of the files which you backed up earlier back on to your computer.

4) Enjoy your computer! It should now be running much faster than it was before.

Answer 3

This can be as simple or complex as you want to make it. Restoring an entire system is difficult and time consuming. However, if you have Microsoft XP you can do the following and it may help:

go to Start,click on start and scroll up the pop up list to PROGRAMS
keep your mouse touching PROGRAMS and move to the right to the pop up list ACCESSORIES. From there, keep touching the screen with the curser and move right to the pop up list and click on SYSTEM RESTORE..
This program is included in Microsoft operating systems so that you can restore your system to an earlier point.

Each time you change the configuration of your computer or add programs, you can run this program to update the system. Then, if you have slow downs, a possible virus etc, you can revert to an earlier time when the program did not exist in the system. They system automatically runs in the background so you may have the date you are looking for already.

There are some limits to the program but they are minor and short of wiping the entire system clean (use backup for that) and reinstalling all the original software, this is the best, most effective and cheapest option.

Many of the after sales programs that offer easy fixes are only reproducing what Microsoft has already included in their system tools or accessory programs. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Hi Wattie,

Can't remember which Fnumber, but ......
Click START
Click CONTROL PANEL
Click PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE
At the top left of the dialogue box presented to you on your screen you will see SYSTEM RESTORE
Click SYSTEM RESTORE
You will then be prompted to either create a restore point or restore to an earlier time.
Select RESTORE TO AN EARLIER TIME and click NEXT.
You will then see an interactive calendar, click the arrow to go back to the date you wish. You will observe shaded dates along the way, these are restore points that your computer automatically made. Click on the shaded date closest to your desired restore point and the job is done.
Your computer will adjust itself back to that point and probably ask you to do a restart when it has finished doing so.
If you have a problem, feel free to email me for more info on [e-mail]
Best regards,
Geoff
www.sailingunlimited.net

Answer 5

Press F10 during boot when prompted.
Alternatively, use the backup/recovery CD which came with your computer.

Answer 6

f11 or try getting a time machine.

Answer 7

msconfig at the c: prompt