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October 17th, 2009 14:00

Factory Setting

I have a Latitude D630 that I want to take to the factory settings. Anyone know how it is to be done. I do not have the cd's that came with the laptop. Thanks

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October 17th, 2009 14:00

BEFORE you begin, BACK UP the C:\dell directory to a flash drive or CD.

You will need the windows CD:

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form?c=us&l=en&s=gen&redirect=1

Boot the Windows CD (F12) and install.  Then install, IN ORDER

The Dell notebook system software

The Intel chipset driver

follow up with all the other drivers (touchpad, modem, network, video, audio, etc.).

Finally do all Windows critical updates.

 

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October 17th, 2009 17:00

Hi jamaicansister and welcome to DELL forums.

If you are running Windows XP:

 http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?docid=181316

If you are running Windows Vista:

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?docid=336966

Remember to back up all important data (Mails, files, pictures, favorites) and to update your security programs since this procedure will erase everything and set your laptop as it came out the box when you got it. Good luck.

Hope it helps

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