i've asked this question twice already but with no answer to get the assistance i need. i don't have a boot disc for my Dell computer running Windows XP but i need to reboot it. i've been told by a Best Buy Geek Squad person that if the Ctrl + F11 + some other button (that i've forgot and can't find that person now) is held on a restart, a Dell computer that it will do a reboot and be like it was right off the line at the Dell factory. if this sounds like something you can help me with.... please send me your idea and thanks.
2007-11-16 05:50:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
try going here it looks like these people have had the same problem...hope this works for you...if not try being a little more specific on what model computer you have
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=sw_winxp&thread.id=230127&c=us&l=en&cs=&s=gen
2007-11-16 06:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Hitman . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not rebooting, rebooting is turning off the computer and restarting it. You are talking about reformatting but, I think if you hold Ctrl+ F11 (continuously tap the F11 key) that should do it. I was thinking that with xp you can go through the start menu (and do a system restore) but, I'm not completely sure on that. If the Ctrl+F11 doesn't work I think the 3rd key is Alt
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2007-11-16 05:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to do a restore, not a reboot--- rebooting just means turn the power off and back on again. When you restart the computer, before you see the Windows sign, press F11 over and over again. You should get the "Advanced Startup Options" menu. From there select "Safe mode/System Restore" (the menu might be a little different depending on the computer model) and you can use the System Restore tool to roll back all your changes by selecting the earliest restore date available on the calendar in the tool.
2007-11-16 05:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of Dell systems doing this without the restore disk. If your system is not too old you can call Dell and give them the serial number and they could probably supply you with the restore disk. If not, you would have to get a copy of XP and do a new install which isn't a bad idea if your system is running crappy.
P.S. Stay away from the "Rape Squad". All they do is screw.
2007-11-16 05:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by notsure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 12:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought all computers were the same.you can keep pushing the start button on your tower until it comes up in "safe mode" then proceed like nothing happened. Sorry if this doesn't answer your question- but it happens here about once a month when I do too much and it is out of control. Good luck.
What specifically also was it doing what is the problem?
2007-11-16 05:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by ditdit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally when you have "recovery" options you have software installed on your system that will walk you through the process. Look in your program files for system recovery or something along those lines and run the Dell program for your laptop. One indicator that you have back up recovery software on your system is the presence of another partition, like a "D" drive. That may have an icon for you to click as well.
2007-11-16 05:55:32 · answer #7 · answered by Slick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the geek squad guy told you is to force your computer to start in the safe mode.
Press F11 or F12 at the time of boot when windows start loading , after the bios checks are gone through.
If you can start your conmputer in safe mode only fi your still have HDD accessible and able to read from it.
If you HDD is failed , there is no way you cna boot your computer wihout boot disk.
2007-11-16 05:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Rajeshkumar D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is as you say! When the Dell logo starts up hit ctrl + F11 (may have to do it continuously) it will work!
2007-11-16 05:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to the 'restore' menu in the help section. That does only work with Windows XP.
The boiler plate above is mostly useless for this specific question.
2007-11-16 05:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you can give some more information I may be able to help you or if not me my sister owns and operates her own computer repair shop.
Can you get into windows at all? If you can then you will be able to restore everything.
2007-11-16 06:10:41 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋