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Hi, can anyone tell me how to format my desktop unit plz?
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March 11th, 2009 13:00
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Dell's PC Restore by Symantec utility is installed on Inspiron and Dimension systems shipped on/after 7.16.04.
This restores the computer to it's Factory Settings.
For computers purchased before that date, the closest to factory settings you can achieve, is a clean reinstall of XP.
How to carry out a clean reinstall of XP. Disconnect all the peripherals from the system except the keyboard, mouse and monitor.
How to configure a Dell Dimension series system to boot to the CD or DVD DRIVE.
This XP reinstallation GUIDE is excellent, or you can use Dell's XP Restallation Guide HERE.
While installing, remember to delete all existing partitions when you are prompted, then recreate the partitions and format the hard drive, following by installing XP.
After installing XP, you need to install the drivers and applications in the correct order, see HERE
Followed by installing the Anti Virus utility, updating the definitions, then all the critical Microsoft updates.
Bev.