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How to Restart to Factory Settings?
Does anyone remember how to restart a Dell Laptop to Factory Settings? I know its something you press when you first turn on the computer. Like F8 or something. I just cant remember what it is and seriously want to wipe out my computer.
PLEASE HELP ME!
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Message Edited by leftova3 on 06-27-2007 09:19 PM
Stephaniebutler
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June 28th, 2007 03:00
Sam Waring
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June 28th, 2007 12:00
You don’t mention whether you’re talking about an Inspiron, a Latitude, or a Precision Mobile, so I haven’t any idea which of the several possibilities will do what you want.
On any of the platforms, if you’re just wanting to reset the hardware components to factory settings, do this.
If you have an Inspiron and you’re trying to restore the factory-loaded software image, turn the system on and as soon as you see a blue bar at the top of your screen with “www.dell.com” in it, press and at the same time. That launches the PC Restore application, which will copy the factory image back onto your drive. (This will not work for Latitude or Precision Mobile systems; PC Restore was never offered on those product lines.)
WARNING WARNING WARNING: Using PC Restore will wipe out your hard drive totally. Afterward, all your email, all your documents, all your pictures, all your EVERYthing will be gone forever and ever, world without end amen. If you’re not ready for that to happen, do NOT use PC Restore.
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June 28th, 2007 18:00