how can i reset my laptop like as if i just got and turned it on for the first time?

Answer 1

Easily. If you don't already have recovery cd's, use your computer's recovery program to create them. You will probably see if under your programs and in a folder that uses the words backup, restore, or cd's. If you do already have the cd's then you're one step ahead. Just put the cd into the drive. Restart your computer. And follow the instructions to format and reset your computer to brand now. It will reinstall your operating system (ex. Windows XP) just like the first time.

Answer 2

You would have to reformat it, with the cd's that came with your computer.
Reformatting from the recovery disks
Reformatting a hard drive should be considered as the last resort in resolving a problem with a computer system. The hard drive can be reformatted and the operating system reinstalled, using the set of recovery disks. Reformatting the hard drive will overwrite all the data on the drive. To preserve the data, backup all user data like; letters, spreadsheets, graphics, and e-mails to an external storage device before reformatting the drive.
Do the following actions to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system from the set of recovery disks.
Connect PC to the AC power adapter.
Open the disk drive, insert the first disk in the set of recovery disks, and close the disk drive.
Turn off the PC.
Press the Power button to start the PC and immediately press the F11 key.
The PC begins operation from the disk and performs tests on the hard drive. After a short delay, a black screen, with a message, is displayed. If the C:\ drive and the special recovery partition are intact, three options are available:
Press 'R' for standard System Recovery options .
Press 'F' to format the hard drive and reinstall the original factory settings. All data will be lost!
Press 'Q' to Quit this menu.
WARNING: If the disk tests indicate that the operating system is not installed or the drive is corrupted, the only option presented is to perform a full system recovery. This option will reformat the drive and destroy all the user data.

Select the format option by pressing F.
NOTE: Reformatting the hard drive may take 30 minutes or more to complete.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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how can i reset my laptop like as if i just got and turned it on for the first time?

Answer 5

Depends. If you're running a Dell laptop, this can be tricky as they have a tendency to try to load everything on a seperate partition on the computer's hard drive. Best way is to pop in your system disk (XP, Vista, or whatever Linux Distro you may be running), and start from scratch. If you're running Windows XP Home, for example, borrow a buddies' disk and simply enter your product key as located on your laptop's underside and voila, good as new.

Answer 6

Depending on yopur Make & Model of laptop you MAY see a Function Key (such as F12,etc) win your first start your computer to do a RECOVERY.

IF you do not see such an option check your Owner's manual for the proper procedure. Or go to your laptop's Manufacturer's website for instructions.

Answer 7

If you mean just like the day you bought it, the only way is to format the hard disk and re-install windows, which is not something you shouldn't attempt unless you know what you're doing there are too many pit falls for the unwary

Answer 8

Hi. Usually just turn it on. If you mean go back to an earlier date you can try the oldest "System Restore" point. To TRULY go back you have to reinstall the OS to a formatted disk.

Answer 9

U might have got some CDs with ur laptop, insert the disk labeled disc 1 and restart the laptop. then follow the onscreen steps

Answer 10

Clean your hardrive thoroughly with Ccleaner. This will remove anything that's not supposed to be there.
Free download available at: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/...