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what key to press on start up to reformat disk (packard bell easynote laptop 7 years old)

Anonymous
2012-03-31T12:09:18+00:00

What key to press on start up to reformat disk (packard bell easynote laptop 7 years old)

Is there another way to restore factory settings other than reformating the disk?

I do not have an xp disc, it came preloaded I am the original owner and registered it with PB

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-01T05:10:15+00:00

    Hi,

    1.       Are you trying to re-install Windows XP or Windows 7?

    2.       Did the computer come with a recovery disc?

    3.       Why are you trying to format the hard drive?

    4.       What is the exact issue that you are facing?

    You will need a Windows installation disc to format the hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.

    Please reply to the questions, so that we can assist you better.

    Also, you need to contact the computer manufacturer for assistance related to performing a factory restore.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-02T06:52:41+00:00

    Hi Bob,

    Windows 7 is better designed than Windows XP when it comes to system recovery. Unfortunately, we do not have System recovery options in Windows XP.

    You will need a disc to perform a fresh installation or format the drive containing the operating system.

    If you just want to create a partition, then refer to the following link.

    How to use Disk Management to configure basic disks in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/309000

    Also see,

    How to partition and format a hard disk by using Windows XP Setup programhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-04-01T09:58:03+00:00

    Hi,  replies to your queries below.

    (1) Windows XP

    (2) No recovery disc.

    (3) everything.   Will not connect to wifi with or without a cable connected (no problems connecting

    with my other laptop)

    Constantly seizes up.

    will not system restore.

    Screen says missing files to most things I try to do.

    Takes forever to do anything then freezes*.*

    I  partioned my other laptop ( windows 7) that had most of the symtoms above with no disc and it cured all my problems.  why can't I do the same with XP?

    Regards Bob Smith.

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