Putting computer back to original configuration

jimmy klan

 

It would help, if you posted the computer model and version of windows.

 

Bev.

jimmy klan

 

Reinstalling 98se is the closest to factory configuration, you can revert the system to. 

 

Procedures for reinstalling 98se in the D-4100,

 

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/software_reinstall/en/index?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P3C_4100&ServiceTag=&results=true&category=0&OperatingSystem=15

 

A more appropriate board for this post, would be the "Software - Windows Operating Systems - Old Versions"   
                                
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board?board.id=sw_win98

Bev.

 

 

    

Bev, Thank you very much for your replies. I have found a lot of information helpful. I still can't can't get the problem fixed. When I restart my computer you are supposed to hit delete at dell logo and change boot sequence to boot from cd first it does not work. When starting or restarting my computer I get a lot of problems such as having to hit ctrl alt delete to get system to start. I have to close Lsafe,vsmon and lockts to get my computer up. I have windows XP ready to install but need this fixed first.

jimmy klan wrote:

 

"Its a dell dimension 4100 running windows 98 2nd edition"
 
Try running Dell diagnostics extended test on the hard drive, the procedures should be in the owner's manual. You could go the hard drive's manufacturer's website and download their diagnostics to a floppy.
 
Are you intending to install WinXP?

Bev

 

jimmy klan

 

Did you run diagnostics on the hard drive?

 

Bev.

Hello Bev, Yes I palan to install winxp. A friend told me I have to fix my current problems first. Is this correct?