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restore to factory settings
Hi
I have an inspiron 1720 st renninng Vista and I would like to set it back to factory settings. Now I have done everything the manuel tells me to do.
Shut Down
Restart
Press f8 before logo appears etc.
The problem is when the "Advance Boot Options" window opens, there is No Repair Option.
The only options that appear on the page are....
SAFE MODE
SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING
SAFE MODE WITH COMMAN PROMPT
enable boot logging
enable low-resolution video
last known good configuration (advanced)
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart
disable driver signature enforcement
START WINDOWS NORMALLY
Therefore I am at an impass and cannot do the restore to factory settings. I know that I have done this before several times over the years that I have owned this computer, and the "REPAIR" option was there.
What are my options now....?How can I get the factory settings restored>
Thanks for any help
30yearexpert
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March 6th, 2014 19:00
View this post at http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19433811.aspx
Ellis1650
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March 7th, 2014 10:00
Your response did not answer my question, it merely restated my problem.
My Question is.....How do I restore if there is no Repair option available? in the advance option window?
missleman
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March 7th, 2014 13:00
If there is no "repair" or "restore to factory settings" option then you have to start from scratch on the hard drive. Delete all partitions and then format the disk. You will need to contact Dell if you no longer have the OS disk.