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SleekLlama

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August 31st, 2006 18:00

Need help completely re-installing Windows XP Media Center Edition (like when it was shipped)

Hey guys, I've been having troubles trying to re-install Windows XP Media Center Edition. I know there is a thing already on my computer called Image Restore, I just don't know how to use it. I have a re-installation disk but when I use it I really don't know what to do. It won't let me delete the biggest partition in order to re-install. I want to completely wipe everything off my computer and restore it to its original state when it was shipped to me.

fudgieguys

1.3K Posts

August 31st, 2006 18:00

If it applies, it is installed on your system in a partition.

Then read this article.

http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/index.htm

SleekLlama

35 Posts

August 31st, 2006 18:00

i'm going to try it now, i'll let you know what the outcome is, hopefully it will work. thanks.

Message Edited by SleekLlama on 08-31-200603:49 PM

SleekLlama

35 Posts

August 31st, 2006 18:00

it's a dimension E510 and I'm checkin out that thing right now, is this free?

fudgieguys

1.3K Posts

August 31st, 2006 18:00

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?docid=DC493DC313321A9BE030A68F27281E82&c=us&l=en&s=dhs

Read this article. Only applies to certain models and since you did not provide the model, click on the link above.

SleekLlama

35 Posts

August 31st, 2006 20:00

Alright! Thanks guys, all I needed to know was the whole "Press Ctrl and F11 at start up."  that was amazingly easy.  When I saw the first link I was given, I got very confused, lol.  I followed like the first step and that was it.  Thanks.

fudgieguys

1.3K Posts

August 31st, 2006 20:00

SR45
 
OK, I will admit it is a good link, but does it not get down to personal preference on what procedure to follow? I have saved this link for future use.
 
Thanks
 
FYI only.

SR45

12.1K Posts

August 31st, 2006 20:00

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&dn=TT1089352   Click on link and scroll down to # 5a for instructions.  Link that Fudgieguy takes you on a long ride, and the one above is better in my opinion.  I hate it when Dell messes around and makes it harder to find stuff on this site....

Dim 4400
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
Windows XP Home
17 inch 1703 FP monitor
XFX 7800 GS O/C AGP ( 91.31 driver )
16x DVD-R
410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )
PC-Cillon Internet Security

Message Edited by SR45 on 08-31-200605:16 PM

Denny Denham

18.8K Posts

August 31st, 2006 21:00

May I modestly suggest this.

SR45

12.1K Posts

August 31st, 2006 22:00

fudgieguys ...  The link provided saves everyone from going through the hoop, and finding the way to use Symantec restore a little bit faster, or in my case a lot faster.  Dell used to have this by clicking on just one link, but now, they went ahead, and buried it under layers of clicking.  For the first timers this is hard to find.  Wish Dell would just leave things simple.  No reflection on you fudgieguys.  You did help out, but Dell did not by doing this.  
 
If the Moderator is watching, please ask those that did this to us, to eliminate the searching, and make it easier for everyone.....
 
Thanks Denny for the additional link.  As always you are on top of ways to help us.   Thank you  :smileywink:

fudgieguys

1.3K Posts

August 31st, 2006 22:00

SR45

OK, I get it. I'm sure we are all here to help those who need it. 

Hope I did not offend anyone with my comments.

Thanks

Bill (PM)

Message Edited by fudgieguys on 08-31-200604:18 PM

Message Edited by fudgieguys on 08-31-200604:18 PM

SleekLlama

35 Posts

August 31st, 2006 23:00

ok guys! i get it! it worked fine so we're all good.

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