Dell has step-by-step methods to reset to factory settings for Vista and Win 7. Keep in mind that you will lose everything installed on the PC after it left the factory, including all applications (eg Microsoft Office, etc), personal files, Windows and security updates, etc. You'll need to reinstall those, so you'll also need to have their Product Keys to activate them.
Keep in mind that if the original hard drive was reformatted or replaced, the factory image was lost so you can't reset.
If you can't follow the steps by yourself, maybe you know a geeky kid who can help. And after the reset is done, you'll have to go to Windows Update to reinstall all the updates and fixes again which may take a long time, even with a fast internet connection, and multiple reboots too.
speedstep
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October 11th, 2018 13:00
No such thing as Reset without a disk AND its likely VISTA which means this is done.
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RoHe
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October 11th, 2018 15:00
Helps if you told us the version of Windows.
Dell has step-by-step methods to reset to factory settings for Vista and Win 7. Keep in mind that you will lose everything installed on the PC after it left the factory, including all applications (eg Microsoft Office, etc), personal files, Windows and security updates, etc. You'll need to reinstall those, so you'll also need to have their Product Keys to activate them.
Keep in mind that if the original hard drive was reformatted or replaced, the factory image was lost so you can't reset.
If you can't follow the steps by yourself, maybe you know a geeky kid who can help. And after the reset is done, you'll have to go to Windows Update to reinstall all the updates and fixes again which may take a long time, even with a fast internet connection, and multiple reboots too.