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September 12th, 2008 17:00

how do i reset my dell desktop running xp to factory settings????

im trying to reset my pc to factory settings but cant remember how. i know on my laptop its f8 but on my desktop i cant remember. any help would be great thanks....

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September 12th, 2008 18:00

Dell Restore is accessed by restarting the computer and pressing CTRL and F11, releasing both at the same time before you get the message about loading the descriptor for PBR2 below a blue bar running across the top of the screen.

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whiteelle

This restores the computer to it's Factory Settings.

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January 30th, 2014 16:00

WHAT F KEY DO I PRESS TO RESET MY DELL DESK TOP  WINDOWS XP

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January 30th, 2014 17:00

WHAT F KEY DO I PRESS TO RESET MY DELL DESK TOP  WINDOWS XP

If you read this thread, you'd know you have to reboot and press Ctrl-F11 before Windows starts to load...

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