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how do i reset my dell pc desktop to factory settings to restore my sounds & play dvd & cd?

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2012-06-05T05:32:43+00:00

how do i reset my dell pc desktop to factory settings to restore my sounds & play dvd & cd?

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-06-05T08:13:16+00:00

    The manufacturer was required to provide a way to reinstall Windows.

     If a set of disks did not come with the computer there will be a hidden Recovery partition (not to be confused with System Restore) you would use to return the computer to OOBE (Out of Box Experience) state.

    Usually, just tapping F11 continuously while the computer starts will bring up a boot menu offering the option you require.

    Restoring the computer to factory condition with install disks:

    Dell - Creating Your System Recovery Discs with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0:

    <<http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=DSN_62A668E1C399857AE040AE0AB8E12942&isLegacy=true>>

    Dell - Request Install Disk:

    <<http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form>>

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

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/4-day-old-lap-top-just-got-error-code-0x80070424/70f2ed84-78a9-4d23-8bc9-be2bb43c2191

    UTC/GMT is 08:10 on Tuesday, June 05, 2012

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-14T09:54:13+00:00

    If the above information does not assist you contact  Dell or you could ask in their Support Forums:

    http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-14T08:47:30+00:00

    This is a TABLET NOT A PC!  There are no F nletters.

    Please find info on HOW TO RESET A TABLET! Thisa is a DellXPS10.  The info you sent does NOT apply.

    Please respond

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-06-05T10:00:45+00:00

    Hi,

    To access the Dell Vista Recovey Patition options you press F8 at Boot, not F11.

    1    Turn on the computer.

    2   As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.

    Note:
    You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the<br>Advanced Boot Optionsmenu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the<br>Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.

    Then follow the Dell information in this link;

    "Restoring Your Computer´s Software to the Factory Settings"

    http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

    Cheers.

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