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How to restore windows 7 to original factory settings ?

Anonymous
2013-02-01T13:35:22+00:00

I want to know How to restore windows 7 to original factory settings ?

My friends say that for serious errors on computer the best way is to re install windows or restore it to original factory settings after backup of important files , is this true?

If my computer get any serious problems in future your precious replies may help me.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-18T17:43:35+00:00

    It is a partition on your hard drive which contains all of the data and code needed to set up Windows 7 just as it was when you first bought your computer..

    You should save all of your important stuff before starting the process..

    Your computer has been supplied with a recovery partition in place of disks..

    This is how the recovery partition is accessed for the most popular makes..

    For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after powering up the unit

    For HP, press F11 directly after powering up the unit

    For LG, press F11 directly after powering up the unit

    For Toshiba, press and hold '0' BEFORE and during the power up

    For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10 as soon as you see the logo

    For Asus, press F9 as soon as you see the Asus logo.

    For Samsung, press F4 at power up..

    For Fujitsu,  press the F8 key repeatedly directly after powering up

    For Advent, restart your computer. Then Press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting System Recovery" is displayed

    For Sony VAIO, restart and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the "Advanced Boot Options" screen appears.

    You may have to try more than once to get any of the above to work. If after repeated attempts, you have no luck or the machine reports that there is no recovery partition, your only option is to contact the computer manufacturer and ask for recovery disks for the model.. 

    After the reset, you should get all updates from Windows Update EXCEPT for hardware devices. Next, you should install a good anti-virus solution. ONLY AFTER you have done this should you replace stuff from backups or install anything else.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-05-15T02:32:24+00:00

    How can I restore my windows 7 to factory settings

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-01T13:42:41+00:00

    I don't know what a recovery partition is

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-05-18T15:34:26+00:00

    OS Version:                6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-02-01T13:45:38+00:00

    What is the make/model of your PC?

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