how do i wipe every off my computer so it was how i bought it??

Question

it is an hp if that helps..

Answer 1

To start HP system recovery from the Windows XP desktop:
1. Disconnect all peripherals from the PC, except the keyboard and mouse.
2. Click Start on the taskbar.
3. Choose All Programs.
4. Choose Hewlett-Packard.
5. Choose hp pavilion pc tools.
6. Click hp pc system recovery. A recovery box appears asking Do you really want to start HP PC System Recovery?
7. Click Yes to continue the recovery process.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions.
9. Complete the computer startup and finish the registration process. Then reconnect all peripherals.

Make sure you back up your important files before you do this, you will lose everything and will have to re-install any programs that did not come already installed on your pc.

You might want to try system restore before going as far as wiping the harddrive by going to Start, then Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, then to System Restore and restore your harddrive to an earlier time when things were running correctly. You won't lose your important stuff this way.

Hope this helps. Many HP's don't come with recovery discs so you have to go this route to recover your hard drive from the actual harddrive where this information is partitioned off from your C Drive. I just did the whole recovery process about three days ago myself. Don't forget to update your windows with all the service packs and critical updates! It takes forever because it downloads one set of updates a time and you have to reboot and then downloads the next set but you need them. Good luck!

Answer 2

Well it's according to which HP that you have. If you don't have the one that has the installation CD's try holding down Ctrl and F10 at the same time when you first turn on the computer. If that works, and it asks what kind of restoration you want to do make sure you do a "destructive restoration" then after it restores follow it through it's pretty self explanatory. If all else fails call HP or go to their website and try to order the discs for the model that you have. Good luck.

Answer 3

Use your system recovery disks. When they start, choose the option that formats the disk and restores the system to factory specs.

You'll have to deal with several dire warnings because this is a drastic change, but just proceed and it'll restore the computer.

Answer 4

Labtop or Tower? My tower had a homestead windows bar on it and with that i can re-use homestead windows XP on yet another CD. the approach is talked approximately as "re-formatting". you're able to do away with homestead windows and use a linux working device or stick to homestead windows in case you're no longer very tech savy. i admire Ubuntu as yet another partition as I even have viruses and discover my cpu is working for somebody else's cpu everyonce in a collectively as; I dont discover it working for them whilst i take advantage of Ubuntu. Exe records for the loss.

Answer 5

Bam 2 steps.
1.Reformat
2.install windows

Answer 6

Try this

Restore PC to original condition with the Recovery Manager from within Windows Vista
If the PC can access Windows, use the Recovery Manager to restore the PC to the original factory condition by following the steps below.
1.Click Start and type Recovery in the Search field.
2.Select Recovery Manager, and when the wizard opens, click the Advanced options button.
3.Select System Recovery. The computer will restart.
4.When the Recovery Manager appears again, select Advanced options (if available); if not, click Next, then again select System Recovery.
5.When prompted to use the File backup wizard to back up your computer files, HP recommends that you select this option and backup the files now.
6.When prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore program, select No and click Next.
7.When prompted to use the System Recovery, select Yes and click Next.
8.The final task is to make the decision to start the recovery by clicking Next.
WARNING: This is a critical point. On this screen, when you click Next, the PC will immediately begin formatting the hard drive and destroy all data. The restore process cannot be stopped.
The recovery process will return your PC to the condition it was in when you created your Recovery Disks. You must reinstall any programs or hardware and software updates.
Restore PC to original condition with the Recovery Manager if Windows Vista cannot be accessed
If the PC cannot access Windows, use Recovery Manager to restore the hard drive by following the steps below.
1.Press F11 on the keyboard immediately while the computer is starting up. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager window will appear.
2.If the Recovery Manager can access the hard drive it displays a prompt to backup up your user files before continuing the recovery. If it cannot access the hard drive to fix the system errors, the Recovery Manager starts recovering the hard drive to its original condition.
Restore PC to original condition with the Recovery Disk
If the PC cannot access Windows, use the Recovery Disk to boot computer and restore the hard drive.
The Recovery Manager function on the Recovery Disk examines the condition of the hard drive and attempts to fix any system errors to allow the PC to start and run in Windows. If the disk area used by the HP Recovery Manager is corrupted, the Recovery Manager cannot repair the errors. The Recovery Manager will read the information from the Recovery Disk and restore the drive to its original condition.
Use the Recovery disk to restore the PC by following the steps below.
1.Open the disk drive door and turn the PC off.
2.Insert the first Recovery Disk in the disk drive and close the door.
3.Press the power button to turn on the PC.
4.Press F11 on the keyboard immediately while the computer is starting up. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager window will appear.
5.If the Recovery Manager can access the hard drive it displays a prompt to backup up your user files before continuing the recovery. If it cannot access the hard drive to fix the system errors, the Recovery Manager starts recovering the hard drive to its original condition.
6.Follow the prompts to insert any additional recovery disks in the disk drive.
Access the Microsoft Restore utility
The Recovery Manager can access the Microsoft Restore utility that allows you to return the PC hard drive to an earlier state in time. The first time you attempt to recover the system, the Recovery Manager prompts you to use the Microsoft Restore.
Use the Recovery Manager to access the Restore utility by following the steps below.
1.Click Start and type Recovery in the Search field.
2.Select Recovery Manager, and when the wizard opens, click the Advanced options button.
3.Select Microsoft System Recovery and click Next.
4.If there are no specified recovery points, the system prompts you to open System Protection and create a restore point, and Turn System Restore on.
5.If there are one or more Recovery points available, select a Date and Time when the PC was operating correctly, and click Next.
Allow the PC to restart to complete the Microsoft System Restore.
Install specific drivers or applications
You can install individual hardware and software drivers and additional applications one at a time using the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Several applications are factory-installed on the computer. Consult the manufacturer's installation instructions for any third-party programs purchased separately.
Install an individual driver or application by following the steps below.
1.Click Start and type Recovery in the Search field.
2.Select Recovery Manager, and when the wizard opens, click the Advanced options button.
3.Select Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and click Next, view the prompt and Next.
4.Select the desired program or driver from the list, and click Next.
Allow the PC to restart if necessary to complete the installation.
Check the condition of the computer
The Recovery Manager can access the Microsoft utilities to check the condition of the memory, and files on the hard drive. The utility automatically corrects errors before they cause serious problems. Perform a Computer Checkup by following the steps below.
1.Click Start and type Recovery in the Search field.
2.Select Recovery Manager, and when the wizard opens, click the Advanced options button.
3.Select Computer Checkup.
4.Select the desired type of checkup from the list, and click Next to begin.
oMicrosoft Memory Test - PC will restart to perform the test.
oCheck Disk for the Windows Partition - Runs CHKDSK on the primary partition.
oCheck Disk for the WinRE Partition - Runs CHKDSK on the partition reserved for the Recovery Manager partition.
oOpen a Command Prompt - Opens a Command Prompt window so you can run additional Windows utilities. Logon as the Administrator to run the utilities.
Removing the Recovery Partition
HP does not recommend the removal of the recovery partition from your hard drive. If you have a critical need for the disk space, see

Answer 7

ahahah, i was honestly about to say use Paper towels and water, not too much water though....
but uh yeah, the restore discs that came with the computer, pop them in and follow the on screen instructions

Answer 8

put in your windows cd reboot and follow installation

Answer 9

hey buddy your question is not to clear ..........plz give some specifications