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Restoring Factory Settings

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  • 13-09-2002 11:22pm
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    Shane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭


    I've asked this question before, and didn't get much help. Having contacted Dell Support and searched online, I am trying again! If you can tell me how to restore the computer to as it was when I took it out of the box, I would be much appreciative. Below, are some of the details!

    Dimension 8200
    Service Tag 59YD90J
    Express Service Code 11485832419
    Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz
    Processor Speed 1.75 GHz
    Memory (RAM) 256 MB
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    Operating System Version 5.1.2600

    And yes, I have tried system restore, but it only dates back to August, even though, I am sure I created restore points when I bought it.


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    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users Posts: 5,338 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    The Technology board would be a better place to post this but...

    I assume the machine came with a restore cd? If so, all you have to do is put that in and reboot. It'll wipe the HD and reinstall Windows along with all the other junk Dell pre-install :)


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    phoenix2181
    Closed Accounts Posts: 479 ✭✭phoenix2181


    re boot to dis mode (not a dos wondow in xp!!!) and use the command zztop this is a generic program installed on all dell machines, this will restore the machine back to its factory settings

    ;)


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    Shane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Shane


    cool, now how do i get into dis mode? (no- i'm not very technically inlcined!)


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    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users Posts: 5,338 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    I think he means boot into DOS.
    The restore CD will do the same thing.


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    phoenix2181
    Closed Accounts Posts: 479 ✭✭phoenix2181


    good man Frank grimes.....I had a good bit of the old sauce when I was writing that


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