@frenchge I conducted a factory reset on a laptop with Windows XP from 2005 and I've tried installing the SP3 Pack on it and it just wont connect to the internet. It's missing the software for it. Do you know where I can obtain the necessary drivers/files?
ok i don't know what went wrong but when i hit F12 it takes me to the restore settings. When i click restore nothing happens and i don't have a restore cd. plz help
Will Norton Ghost work if you already have a problem? My electricity bleeped. When I turned my computer back on it was running super super slow. I can boot it into safe mode and it runs fine. I scanned it with Spybot and found no issues. I got an error code that a script is running and slowing my computer down. Not sure what that means. I think something just happened when the electricity bleeped. If I use Norton Ghost will it work or will it copy the problem too?
well my laptop was sent to me pre loaded i had no password recovery disk i forgot my pass word on a acer and i cant restore to facotry settings because i cant get in to the computer because my softwear was pre loaded!!!
@mike84alisha83 Compaq has a recovery partition which can be accessed by pressing F10 at startup. You will next see recovery options, repair-restore-factory recovery. Factory recovery will bring you back to factory defaults.
i love that your active! will this uninstall everything if i restore to factory settings because i will need internet explorer or something to use internet off! i am really tempted to try this, i wouldnt have thought this would delete the internet because it is restoring it to factory settings not to nothing settings. anyway i hope that you message back, thanks. i will probably try this anyway because i have got a laptop as well but yeah. please reply.
Can you please help me? I have an Acer Aspire 3680, and I've tried everything pressing the F8 and it doesn't react at all, I can enter the BIOS Utility but that's it, I tried the F12 and nothing, I tried pressing Alt+F10 and again nothing, can you give me some advice? Please I'm desperate
@TsukiyomiJuri at start up hold alt and press f10 and you will get a menu that pops up and then select restore to factory defaults. If that doesn't work you will need to order a restore CD form the Acer website.
im having a problem with my computer, when i turn it on my screen shows blocks and multi colored lines, what could be the cause of this? please help thanks.
@frenchge yes it was a bad video, i took it to a computer repair and they confirmed but they wanted to charge me $140 dollars to replace it, i decided to do it myself after buying a pci express card ($60)pop it in, fix the resolution and like magic i was back in business, thanks you were a big help!!!!
What to do when you have no cd but only a USB with the programs on it? I don't know what to do after I click F12 and then my USB. After that it doesn't go.
You need to boot the computer from the USB. During startup you can change the boot start device to USB by either going to BIOS or boot menu. Some computer use the delete or F2 or F12 to change the boot device or enter BIOS.
@frenchge Yes I click on F12 and I go to my usb. But then their is a black screen with on the upper left a white strip that flickers. The only problem is that I think it also can be at the programs that are on the usb. I'm not sure how they are. 'Cause I donwloaded the programs. But I can't start them.
Sounds like the problem is with the USB. There are some utilities on the Internet that will setup the USB for booting. I also have a USB boot YouTube video that might help.
i can get to that screen for factory settings, but when i click "Repair My Computer" it just starts up like normal. someone help before computer is in a terrible accident
Pressing F12 on start-up does nothing for my computer. I want to restore it to factory condition, but the only way I can is through the "system restore" program on the computer. However, the earliest date stored is today's date. What can I do?
Most newer computers have a partition where a default image is stored. You will have to check the manufactures website to find the procedure for restoring your operating system.
Restore to factory default settings will bring the computer back to way it was when you first got it. All programs installed by you and all data and files will be removed. Make sure important data and files are saved to some backup media.
@frenchge does this mean that the comapny such Toshiba will have the same introduction files and programs out of the box or does it mean that i will have to install windows. some companies sold systems without an operating system then sold them to companies who then placed theirown system
Some companies have made mods, but you still get a fresh start with the factory defaults or out of the box condition when you do a restore. You just have to remember to backup important data and files.
@frenchge I discovered(just recently) by pressing dir /s you get to see files inside of folders. I now see over 7000 files, when using dir I only saw 488. I was prepared to use a format hard dirbe to start over ,but now I must continue to use the hard method to retrieve files. My system is confusied with win 3.10. win 3.11 win 95 and win 98. . I wish to find a program that can be small enough to fit on a floppy disk in order to auto correct the proper directoroies for either version of windows.
@frenchge Do you know how to use cables to conect one computer to another and the proper propceedure to correct the transfers. I don't wish to spend too much money on new cables. I have several cables , and need to kow the correct pin configurtion.also do you know of a anti virus program that can be used i a floppy disk as my old toshiba has only a floppy disk drive.
@frenchge This Toshiba is from 1997. I don't want to risk damaging the already file system. Is there a way to connect cables directly. Do you have a video uploaded with a "HoW TO"
Sorry I do not have a video about transferring files. However, if the laptop can connect to a network you can share a folder or drive and transfer files. There are many files and references about transferring files on the Internet. Use Google and search using the keywords "transferring files".
@frenchge Do you have any knowledge of entering comand lines into Config sys command line ?. My old laptop has switched boot and not recognize the a drive any longer. I recently hooked it up to my hi def wide screen tv and can now see more clearly, but each step cause another problem.i think I can rescue the operating system with comand line insert help/
I do have some DOS video, but config.sys is used with DOS to load sys drivers. If you have a drive problem it is most likely a bad drive not config.sys
@frenchge I ran the scandisk ad it did recognioze some bad clusters on the drive and reconfigured them to a safer place on the durve and marked the damaged clusters as "Unsuable". the damaged files were the Himen sys and Gui and others, the same ones that were having trouble when I tryied to reinstall the win 3.11. i will give this just a few more tries before sending it out to be fixed. it started out a fun thing to work on, but now its becming frustrating.
@frenchge it boots from the hard drive now, after usinmg the safe mode with prompt, I se;ected some options and now I don't get the win98 welcome screen aong with the insert windows 98 startup disk #2 anpyance, but now I can not use the A drive to use some of the disks that I have. How do I use the insert comand line to reactivate the A drive? i can access xtree and add comand line that may solve the problem
Sounds like it's badly corrupted or the drive is going bad. You should try and reformat the drive and/or do a clean install. Be sure to backup any important files and data.
@frenchge Thanks, but I believe you are more of an instructor with a set defination of how to do things the expected way. I need more of a teacher who will not question my results but will explain ways to do them correctly. this problem reminds me of the space program where they expecteed everyone to "Follow the manuals" if we all did that there would be no space program. I need to "Kick the panels ,twist the wires and curse softly until I get it right " .
Your right, I have taught 100's and 100.s of students for more than 20 years. I maintained over 1000 computers at 7 different sites daily and I did figure out how to keep things running without spending too much time on one computer. I have also seen too many people that are determined to waste valuable time trying to fix a sick Windows operating system. You need to understand all Windows die a slow death and you cannot stop it only prolong it. Windows has a badly designed registry.
@frenchge I hope that you understand that I was not trying to be direspectful to you asboth a person and valued educator. What I meant is that I can not allow Microsoft to get the best of me with this problem, (not) lol ! i believe that the insert comand line is the source of my problems and I am still learning how to do this with step by step instructions. most people find Microsoft a handy business to follow their rules, but I want to understand more than just follow instructions.
@frenchge I see myself as Will Robinson after he dismantled the Robot and got into trouble by his father, especially when Pop saw all the wires and parts and Will unable to get it back together, but Damm if he didn't get it done by working all night in a hostile enviroment. I know that feeling all too well, but I'll get it. I give it up to Christmas before I send it out to a shop.meaning that will be my deadline, if not by Xmas, i ship out. thanks again.
It dosent its from like 2000 and it keeps asking for the disk and when i put it in it will go to disk 4 and when its on disk 5 it dosent read the disk and it will keep like this if i use a windows XP disk will it work? Thats what it had on it before i did this
My computer is at the point where i need the discs but it keeps saying it cant find some of the files and its been doing this for weeks now..... Help??
Your computer should have a built-in restore feature and the manufactures website should have info. Be sure to back-up important files and data because the manufactures restore will delete all installed programs, data, and files saved since you started using the computer.
@frenchge Eyy bro. I go got a windows 7 computer i was wondering how to restore it back to factory settings. Its really slow. N it freezes after like the first 2 minutes of use
You might first try the free Glary Utilites to repair and clean. Also your computer should have a restore feature that you can find info on at the manufactures website.
@frenchge I dont understand why some people hate VISTA. I find it perfectly find and windows 7 is really laggy. Vista runs really smoothly and east to use. Vista is what i find best out of windows 7, XP, and vista.
@frenchge I dont understand why some people hate VISTA. I find it perfectly find and windows 7 is really laggy. Vista runs really smoothly and easy to use. Vista is what i find best out of windows 7, XP, and vista.
@frenchge vista with a standard firewall is the worst operating system they made but add your own firewalls and custom security and its a dream. but i must confess i like windows 7. tip nether use I.E peace.
@frenchge yes i need help restoring my acer aspire 300 back to factory settings me acer recovery icon is missing can you help me email me kevinjon169@aol.com
You can restore your Acer to factory settings using the second partition. You can also create a set of restore CDs incase the second partition fails. Important note to remember is that all stored files, data, and installed programs will be lost when restoring. Start the Recovery Management which is program that should already be installed. Hope this helps.
I just put a new hardrive in my computer, from what i know you have to completely reboot your system with the CD's i think, except it takes me to a blank screen and list's what i have on my computer, and then im stuck with the command screen and i dont know what commands i need to put to reboot my computer.
You need the computer to select the CDROM as the first boot device. That can be changed in the BIOS. You need to start the computer and press the delete key on most computers to get to the BIOS. Then select the CDROM as the first boot device.
@frenchge i tried this stuff already but i need the password to get to that other stuff in BIOS. To make matters worse i have no clue what the password is & i've probably tried all the ones listed as common ones already
my laptop keeps going to this black screen that says i need something about rebooting it but it wont go any farther than that and my brother said i need a reboot disk and i want your help really fast if you can help me on this
i have a lenovo g555 an i wont to restore it to factory settings an it didnt come with the CD so i really dont know how to do anything if u could please help me thanks :)
hi plz can you help me my laptop seem to be stuck on a never ending start up it wont let me go into safe mode or restore off a cd got any ideas?? plz help thank you
Sounds like you might need some help restoring the operating system. If you cannot use a restore CD you can try a LiveCD and scan for viruses, or repairing or installing a new operating system.
@masterpieceJaime It might not be the same on other computers of f12 if you own any of these computers here are some functions Hp and compaq system recovery ctrl F11, Acer,Gateway,emachines Alt F4, Dell F8, Toshiba 0 key,and sony f10.
I have Quite the situation to be solved! what i want to do is restore it to its factory default. I have an eMachines laptop that has already been restored once. needless to say, i dont have the recovery management any more. I dont have the cd because for some reason, my laptop didnt come with one. My computer is having multiple problems and no tune up software can catch what is going on! i cant do updates, cant play games without java crashing and other things. Can i download recovery somewhere?
Gateway Restore System to Factory Default This option restarts the computer and begins restoring back to the factory installation of Windows using Gateway Recovery Management. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click All Programs, Gateway, and then click Gateway Recovery Management. In the Gateway Recovery Management window, click Restore, and then click Restore system to factory default.
Note: All data, files, and installed programs will be deleted.
Most desktops use a restore CD or DVD and copies should be available at their website. Otherwise, you will have to do an install using an install CD and obtain the needed drivers from the website.
Okay, so here's my problem: I've been trying to install Linux Ubuntu 10.10 on my Packard Bell laptop, and when it gets to the "Copying Files"-stage it fails, and i've been trying to burn several DVDs to retry the process... but didn't work, so now i want to restore my laptop to it's factory settings... How can i do that, WITHOUT a CD ? (In Linux Ubuntu 10.10 i have an option to try the OS, without installing... Do you know if i can do it from there ?) Please answer me ! :<
Most recent laptops have a partition with an image on their hard drive that can be used to restore back to factory settings. The process instructions can be found at the manufactures website. If that is not aqvailable you will have to re-install the operating system. You will need the operating system install files from some external device.
my computer took in a virus throw W.O.W. When started up it asks for a product key. But I can go into safe mode but will not let me restore to a previous date. What can I do to reboot and dump this? Preferably not losing any saved files but acceptable to get it up and running. Any information you can give would be awesome. Thanks alot
Hi I have an ACER 5100 that when I turn my lapop an tipe in my user name and password it logs me in and then it logs me off real fast i cant even do anything how can I fix this? thanks......
Hi I have an ACER 5100 that when I turn my lapop an tipe in my user name and password it logs me in and then it logs me off real fast i cant even do anything how can I fix this? thanks......
Acer has a recovery partition on its hard drive. To access the recovery partition power on and at the white ACER BIOS screen, hold the ALT key and press the F10 key simultaneously to start Acer eRecovery then click Restore to Factory Defauly Settings. Once eRecovery has run, press OK to reboot unit
Important Note: All data, files, and programs that you installed or saved will be lost during this process.
@frenchge dude ur the best, ur the best, ur the best, ur the best, I'll subscribe to you a million times to u if I could but ur amazing dude because my laptop was on an erro message and couldn't boot up all the way but you helped me soo much thanks a million
I have a problem with this: I installed IMVU a 3d chat, and its client.Within days it occupies more then 30GB, i have deleted its cache and unstalled the program for the first time and it worked, now i did it again and it doesnt work now lol So do i reboot it to safe mode and it will be resolved or i need to reboot it by deleting all the documents, programs, and other stuff?
I have a Dell inspiron 1545, when I press f12 it gives me these options, Internal HDD, CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, Onboard NIC, BIOS Setup, and Diagnostics. Which do I select, my laptop didn't come with a cd
I have a Gateway laptop. It has Norton in it, and some where at some time, it picked up a dwm.exe problem. Norton keeps saying on pop ups, dwm.exe tried to acess my computer. Risk is high. The only way I can get online with it, is to refresh my I.P. at every start up. No viruse detected with Norton scans..Is this a reg problem? How do I fix?
As you might already know the dwm.exe is the desktop windows manager and is part of vista and 7. DWM can over tax some computers when Aero is running. You can switch your computer to Classic Mode which will reducing the system load that dwm puts on your computer. Hope this helps.
@frenchge Thanks for the help. I found out with AVG scan instead of Norton the dwm.exe file was a Malware file named dwm.exe, and had more with it like Trojan Horse as well. (Norton missed all of that) So to anyone who needs a free security please try AVG and for a little more you can get their top of the line security edtion, and trust me it's well worth every penny
I have a Compaq Presario 2200 Laptop that says "A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer." And that I should Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities,check my hard drive configuration,and check for any outdated drivers. It also says that I should run CHKDSK/F to check for hard drive corruption and then start my laptop. But all I dont know how to get past the blue screen with this information on it.<
WHAT BUTTONS ON DELL? :) <3
lol112xx 2 days ago
dell?
lol112xx 2 days ago
why wont it go to "factory settings" during the startup??? :O
xivanx7 2 weeks ago
@frenchge I conducted a factory reset on a laptop with Windows XP from 2005 and I've tried installing the SP3 Pack on it and it just wont connect to the internet. It's missing the software for it. Do you know where I can obtain the necessary drivers/files?
Awesomedoscious 3 weeks ago
Can Packardbell restore using F12?
TheKaoTiCBjornen123 3 weeks ago
@TheKaoTiCBjornen123 It's ctrl F10 on the Packardbell.
frenchge 3 weeks ago
@frenchge Thanx;D
TheKaoTiCBjornen123 3 weeks ago
ineed some help when i reset my laptop is there a game setting becuase when i just factory reset direct x does not work
jeffpark1118 4 weeks ago
If I reboot my computer to factory settings (using a disc) do I have to update the BIOS again?
Go4br0keV2 4 weeks ago
@Go4br0keV2 No, the BIOS is firmware and resides in a chip on the motherboard.
frenchge 4 weeks ago
ok i don't know what went wrong but when i hit F12 it takes me to the restore settings. When i click restore nothing happens and i don't have a restore cd. plz help
SuperKaiser3 1 month ago
@SuperKaiser3 You can find restore info at the manufactures website and they also usually have restore CDs you can purchase for a nominal amount.
frenchge 1 month ago
Will Norton Ghost work if you already have a problem? My electricity bleeped. When I turned my computer back on it was running super super slow. I can boot it into safe mode and it runs fine. I scanned it with Spybot and found no issues. I got an error code that a script is running and slowing my computer down. Not sure what that means. I think something just happened when the electricity bleeped. If I use Norton Ghost will it work or will it copy the problem too?
BlogGeekChic 1 month ago
@BlogGeekChic Ghost is used to image a good system so when the need arises you will have the opportunity to restore quickly.
frenchge 1 month ago
@frenchge I thought that might be the case. :( Thanks for the info. Great video! I subscribed and am going through lots of your others too.
BlogGeekChic 1 month ago
I have fake windows 7 if I do this will it dissapear?
xXim3picXx 1 month ago
@xXim3picXx Yes...but it will also remove any programs installed or files and data saved.
frenchge 1 month ago
well my laptop was sent to me pre loaded i had no password recovery disk i forgot my pass word on a acer and i cant restore to facotry settings because i cant get in to the computer because my softwear was pre loaded!!!
benrough94 1 month ago
Will this get rid of a virus?
koqaz 1 month ago
@koqaz Yes...but it will also remove any programs installed or files and data saved.
frenchge 1 month ago
@frenchge so when u F12 your computer all virus and programs you've downloaded will be gone so it will be like the frist time you've got it right \?
IIDannyBoyII 1 month ago
@IIDannyBoyII Yes...and all saved data and files will be lost.
frenchge 1 month ago
i have a compaq presario cq62
mike84alisha83 1 month ago
how do i restore my labtop to the factory settings and erase all passwords
mike84alisha83 1 month ago
@mike84alisha83 Compaq has a recovery partition which can be accessed by pressing F10 at startup. You will next see recovery options, repair-restore-factory recovery. Factory recovery will bring you back to factory defaults.
frenchge 1 month ago
i love that your active! will this uninstall everything if i restore to factory settings because i will need internet explorer or something to use internet off! i am really tempted to try this, i wouldnt have thought this would delete the internet because it is restoring it to factory settings not to nothing settings. anyway i hope that you message back, thanks. i will probably try this anyway because i have got a laptop as well but yeah. please reply.
xVegasHD 2 months ago
i have a windows xp desktop and if i click f12 it just says safe mode ... safe mode with networking...safe mode with command promt and normal start
bakuganlover210 2 months ago
press F13 XD
ollyo0 3 months ago
@ollyo0 My computer has a F13.
BronzeRatz 3 months ago
Someone please help
My laptop says im connected to the internet
But when i go on the internet it says internet explorer can not display page!
So i diagnosed it and it said there was a problem with My DNS
But i dont know how to fix it!!!!!
HELP pleasee
greenskittle6824 3 months ago
my computer wont let me use my restore cd it goes to a blue screen and says crash dump and other stuff what do i do please help
FPSxPsycho 3 months ago
@FPSxPsycho You have either a hardware problem or a bad restore CD.
frenchge 3 months ago
Thanks! I fixed mah laptop=)
3Mslavender 4 months ago
Can you please help me? I have an Acer Aspire 3680, and I've tried everything pressing the F8 and it doesn't react at all, I can enter the BIOS Utility but that's it, I tried the F12 and nothing, I tried pressing Alt+F10 and again nothing, can you give me some advice? Please I'm desperate
TsukiyomiJuri 4 months ago
@TsukiyomiJuri at start up hold alt and press f10 and you will get a menu that pops up and then select restore to factory defaults. If that doesn't work you will need to order a restore CD form the Acer website.
frenchge 4 months ago
im having a problem with my computer, when i turn it on my screen shows blocks and multi colored lines, what could be the cause of this? please help thanks.
skillvill 4 months ago
Sounds like a bad video card.
frenchge 4 months ago
@frenchge yes it was a bad video, i took it to a computer repair and they confirmed but they wanted to charge me $140 dollars to replace it, i decided to do it myself after buying a pci express card ($60)pop it in, fix the resolution and like magic i was back in business, thanks you were a big help!!!!
skillvill 4 months ago
What to do when you have no cd but only a USB with the programs on it? I don't know what to do after I click F12 and then my USB. After that it doesn't go.
xVickyVDBx 4 months ago
You need to boot the computer from the USB. During startup you can change the boot start device to USB by either going to BIOS or boot menu. Some computer use the delete or F2 or F12 to change the boot device or enter BIOS.
frenchge 4 months ago
@frenchge Yes I click on F12 and I go to my usb. But then their is a black screen with on the upper left a white strip that flickers. The only problem is that I think it also can be at the programs that are on the usb. I'm not sure how they are. 'Cause I donwloaded the programs. But I can't start them.
xVickyVDBx 4 months ago
Sounds like the problem is with the USB. There are some utilities on the Internet that will setup the USB for booting. I also have a USB boot YouTube video that might help.
frenchge 4 months ago
@frenchge Which video is it? I don't find it. And thank you for the help.
xVickyVDBx 4 months ago
Install Windows XP From DOS Bootable Flash Drive
frenchge 4 months ago
very helpfull, big thanks sensei
myxitwell 4 months ago
i can get to that screen for factory settings, but when i click "Repair My Computer" it just starts up like normal. someone help before computer is in a terrible accident
redfaction011 5 months ago
i want to factory restore without reinstalling windows but my pc is custom build
Panda4Cash 5 months ago
CloneZilla is the best free imaging program for setting up an easy restore.
frenchge 5 months ago
Pressing F12 on start-up does nothing for my computer. I want to restore it to factory condition, but the only way I can is through the "system restore" program on the computer. However, the earliest date stored is today's date. What can I do?
Kaiosou 6 months ago
Most newer computers have a partition where a default image is stored. You will have to check the manufactures website to find the procedure for restoring your operating system.
frenchge 6 months ago
if i restore to factory settings. will i have to reinstall windows. or will windows still be installed??
KidderDers 6 months ago
Restore to factory default settings will bring the computer back to way it was when you first got it. All programs installed by you and all data and files will be removed. Make sure important data and files are saved to some backup media.
frenchge 6 months ago
@frenchge does this mean that the comapny such Toshiba will have the same introduction files and programs out of the box or does it mean that i will have to install windows. some companies sold systems without an operating system then sold them to companies who then placed theirown system
etrax2000 5 months ago
Some companies have made mods, but you still get a fresh start with the factory defaults or out of the box condition when you do a restore. You just have to remember to backup important data and files.
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge I discovered(just recently) by pressing dir /s you get to see files inside of folders. I now see over 7000 files, when using dir I only saw 488. I was prepared to use a format hard dirbe to start over ,but now I must continue to use the hard method to retrieve files. My system is confusied with win 3.10. win 3.11 win 95 and win 98. . I wish to find a program that can be small enough to fit on a floppy disk in order to auto correct the proper directoroies for either version of windows.
etrax2000 5 months ago
@frenchge Do you know how to use cables to conect one computer to another and the proper propceedure to correct the transfers. I don't wish to spend too much money on new cables. I have several cables , and need to kow the correct pin configurtion.also do you know of a anti virus program that can be used i a floppy disk as my old toshiba has only a floppy disk drive.
etrax2000 5 months ago
The easy way is to use a network card in each and then a cross-over cable or switch.
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge This Toshiba is from 1997. I don't want to risk damaging the already file system. Is there a way to connect cables directly. Do you have a video uploaded with a "HoW TO"
etrax2000 5 months ago
Sorry I do not have a video about transferring files. However, if the laptop can connect to a network you can share a folder or drive and transfer files. There are many files and references about transferring files on the Internet. Use Google and search using the keywords "transferring files".
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge Do you have any knowledge of entering comand lines into Config sys command line ?. My old laptop has switched boot and not recognize the a drive any longer. I recently hooked it up to my hi def wide screen tv and can now see more clearly, but each step cause another problem.i think I can rescue the operating system with comand line insert help/
etrax2000 5 months ago
I do have some DOS video, but config.sys is used with DOS to load sys drivers. If you have a drive problem it is most likely a bad drive not config.sys
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge I ran the scandisk ad it did recognioze some bad clusters on the drive and reconfigured them to a safer place on the durve and marked the damaged clusters as "Unsuable". the damaged files were the Himen sys and Gui and others, the same ones that were having trouble when I tryied to reinstall the win 3.11. i will give this just a few more tries before sending it out to be fixed. it started out a fun thing to work on, but now its becming frustrating.
etrax2000 5 months ago
@frenchge it boots from the hard drive now, after usinmg the safe mode with prompt, I se;ected some options and now I don't get the win98 welcome screen aong with the insert windows 98 startup disk #2 anpyance, but now I can not use the A drive to use some of the disks that I have. How do I use the insert comand line to reactivate the A drive? i can access xtree and add comand line that may solve the problem
etrax2000 5 months ago
Sounds like it's badly corrupted or the drive is going bad. You should try and reformat the drive and/or do a clean install. Be sure to backup any important files and data.
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge Thanks, but I believe you are more of an instructor with a set defination of how to do things the expected way. I need more of a teacher who will not question my results but will explain ways to do them correctly. this problem reminds me of the space program where they expecteed everyone to "Follow the manuals" if we all did that there would be no space program. I need to "Kick the panels ,twist the wires and curse softly until I get it right " .
etrax2000 5 months ago
Your right, I have taught 100's and 100.s of students for more than 20 years. I maintained over 1000 computers at 7 different sites daily and I did figure out how to keep things running without spending too much time on one computer. I have also seen too many people that are determined to waste valuable time trying to fix a sick Windows operating system. You need to understand all Windows die a slow death and you cannot stop it only prolong it. Windows has a badly designed registry.
frenchge 5 months ago
@frenchge I hope that you understand that I was not trying to be direspectful to you asboth a person and valued educator. What I meant is that I can not allow Microsoft to get the best of me with this problem, (not) lol ! i believe that the insert comand line is the source of my problems and I am still learning how to do this with step by step instructions. most people find Microsoft a handy business to follow their rules, but I want to understand more than just follow instructions.
etrax2000 5 months ago
@frenchge I see myself as Will Robinson after he dismantled the Robot and got into trouble by his father, especially when Pop saw all the wires and parts and Will unable to get it back together, but Damm if he didn't get it done by working all night in a hostile enviroment. I know that feeling all too well, but I'll get it. I give it up to Christmas before I send it out to a shop.meaning that will be my deadline, if not by Xmas, i ship out. thanks again.
etrax2000 5 months ago
@frenchge thanks again. good luck with your instructions. I'm not that kind of obediant student. I need a hell raiser teacher.
etrax2000 5 months ago
It put me on safemode and then it wouldn't do anythig else but shutting down randomly
TheSupraTRD 6 months ago
Ok thank you but there mad expensive :(
XxlegitpotatoxX 6 months ago
It dosent its from like 2000 and it keeps asking for the disk and when i put it in it will go to disk 4 and when its on disk 5 it dosent read the disk and it will keep like this if i use a windows XP disk will it work? Thats what it had on it before i did this
XxlegitpotatoxX 6 months ago
Windows XP disk should work.
frenchge 6 months ago
My computer is at the point where i need the discs but it keeps saying it cant find some of the files and its been doing this for weeks now..... Help??
XxlegitpotatoxX 6 months ago
Your computer should have a built-in restore feature and the manufactures website should have info. Be sure to back-up important files and data because the manufactures restore will delete all installed programs, data, and files saved since you started using the computer.
frenchge 6 months ago
@KentuckyWildcats1000 LOL funny.
jasonhylnd001 6 months ago
@frenchge Eyy bro. I go got a windows 7 computer i was wondering how to restore it back to factory settings. Its really slow. N it freezes after like the first 2 minutes of use
DJCONEXTO 6 months ago
You might first try the free Glary Utilites to repair and clean. Also your computer should have a restore feature that you can find info on at the manufactures website.
frenchge 6 months ago
i pressed f12 and it did not ask my to restore to factory settings?
ob882 7 months ago
The manufactures website will have detailed instructions to help you restore it.
frenchge 7 months ago
@KentuckyWildcats1000 which was youtube?
TheSuperMarioBros2 8 months ago
@KentuckyWildcats1000 b-b-b-bu-but-but ii-i-i ddont watch porn :0
lol
TheSuperMarioBros2 8 months ago
I HATE VISTA!!!!!!
chosenone990 8 months ago 12
Vista is the worst ever program that Microsoft created.
frenchge 8 months ago 22
@frenchge nope microsoft mistake edition, or M.E. is worse LOL
icegoddesslol 8 months ago
@frenchge I dont understand why some people hate VISTA. I find it perfectly find and windows 7 is really laggy. Vista runs really smoothly and east to use. Vista is what i find best out of windows 7, XP, and vista.
HastyTREEKO 8 months ago
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@frenchge I dont understand why some people hate VISTA. I find it perfectly find and windows 7 is really laggy. Vista runs really smoothly and easy to use. Vista is what i find best out of windows 7, XP, and vista.
HastyTREEKO 8 months ago
@frenchge NO XP LOLZ
hykeem1234 5 months ago
@frenchge nop it was windows .3
ElementxKid 5 months ago
@frenchge actually it's a operating system :P
raja78667 4 months ago
@frenchge vista with a standard firewall is the worst operating system they made but add your own firewalls and custom security and its a dream. but i must confess i like windows 7. tip nether use I.E peace.
camomantube 2 months ago
@chosenone990 Doesn't everybody?
blank3412 5 months ago
My virus is keeping me from rebooting! PLZ HELP
TheSuperMarioBros2 8 months ago
this is so complex haha please show me a way for stupid people
U2ber45 8 months ago
on the third way. Does this save User accounts too?
neonpotatoesrule 9 months ago
Any restore to factory defaults will remove all data, files, and install programs.
frenchge 9 months ago
@frenchge yes i need help restoring my acer aspire 300 back to factory settings me acer recovery icon is missing can you help me email me kevinjon169@aol.com
kevinj839 8 months ago
You can restore your Acer to factory settings using the second partition. You can also create a set of restore CDs incase the second partition fails. Important note to remember is that all stored files, data, and installed programs will be lost when restoring. Start the Recovery Management which is program that should already be installed. Hope this helps.
frenchge 8 months ago
f12 dont work and i have no cd ?? any 1 help
stellasinit 9 months ago
@stellasinit u get it when u buy the pc
Premializb 9 months ago
@Premializb its ok i got a cd and its working
stellasinit 9 months ago
wow
12runescape101 10 months ago
I just put a new hardrive in my computer, from what i know you have to completely reboot your system with the CD's i think, except it takes me to a blank screen and list's what i have on my computer, and then im stuck with the command screen and i dont know what commands i need to put to reboot my computer.
Night0pz 11 months ago
You need the computer to select the CDROM as the first boot device. That can be changed in the BIOS. You need to start the computer and press the delete key on most computers to get to the BIOS. Then select the CDROM as the first boot device.
frenchge 11 months ago
@frenchge i tried this stuff already but i need the password to get to that other stuff in BIOS. To make matters worse i have no clue what the password is & i've probably tried all the ones listed as common ones already
keimeira 11 months ago
my laptop keeps going to this black screen that says i need something about rebooting it but it wont go any farther than that and my brother said i need a reboot disk and i want your help really fast if you can help me on this
babyboy319147 11 months ago
Try the laptops manufactures website support page. They should have everything you need listed.
frenchge 11 months ago
6 not using computer
SyafiqZaidi71 11 months ago
i have a lenovo g555 an i wont to restore it to factory settings an it didnt come with the CD so i really dont know how to do anything if u could please help me thanks :)
stevenmccful 1 year ago
Lenovo provides a restore partition on the hard drive for easy restoring. They also have great support at their website.
frenchge 11 months ago
hi plz can you help me my laptop seem to be stuck on a never ending start up it wont let me go into safe mode or restore off a cd got any ideas?? plz help thank you
headhunterukg007 1 year ago
Sounds like you might need some help restoring the operating system. If you cannot use a restore CD you can try a LiveCD and scan for viruses, or repairing or installing a new operating system.
frenchge 1 year ago
@frenchge thanks for the reply where would i getthis livecd?
headhunterukg007 11 months ago
does thia delete all data?
2k10matas 1 year ago
How do I restart my System Completely? I need to Because I cant Delete Files?
rsdudee 1 year ago
The manufactures website should provide some help under support.
frenchge 1 year ago
My HP Pavilion a6300f PC Is Not Workin...Wen I Start It Up The Screen Stays Black Nd I Cnt Go To Safe Mode Or Anythinq..Please Help
skaterboy94ful 1 year ago
@skaterboy94ful you prolly deleted your OS....
BirdManCinema 1 year ago
is SYSTEM RECOVER the same with F12???
plz answr..... :((
masterpieceJaime 1 year ago
@masterpieceJaime It might not be the same on other computers of f12 if you own any of these computers here are some functions Hp and compaq system recovery ctrl F11, Acer,Gateway,emachines Alt F4, Dell F8, Toshiba 0 key,and sony f10.
112bartman 1 year ago
Hey, I want to delete everything on my computer, like make it all new again. But I got a problem. I can't find my Restore CD. Please help me :(
MulleXD1921 1 year ago
I have Quite the situation to be solved! what i want to do is restore it to its factory default. I have an eMachines laptop that has already been restored once. needless to say, i dont have the recovery management any more. I dont have the cd because for some reason, my laptop didnt come with one. My computer is having multiple problems and no tune up software can catch what is going on! i cant do updates, cant play games without java crashing and other things. Can i download recovery somewhere?
angelman08300 1 year ago
You will have to look at eMachines Support Page on their website for available restore options.
frenchge 1 year ago
@angelman08300 Alt F4 boot to recovery partition and if the recovery partition is delete contact emachines or order recovery cds for your computer
112bartman 1 year ago
Would the Drivers be deleted as well?
iRaViiN 1 year ago
I have a gateway i want to clear all my data. is it the same with others?
oshilzl 1 year ago
Gateway Restore System to Factory Default This option restarts the computer and begins restoring back to the factory installation of Windows using Gateway Recovery Management. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click All Programs, Gateway, and then click Gateway Recovery Management. In the Gateway Recovery Management window, click Restore, and then click Restore system to factory default.
Note: All data, files, and installed programs will be deleted.
frenchge 1 year ago
Most desktops use a restore CD or DVD and copies should be available at their website. Otherwise, you will have to do an install using an install CD and obtain the needed drivers from the website.
frenchge 1 year ago
Okay, so here's my problem: I've been trying to install Linux Ubuntu 10.10 on my Packard Bell laptop, and when it gets to the "Copying Files"-stage it fails, and i've been trying to burn several DVDs to retry the process... but didn't work, so now i want to restore my laptop to it's factory settings... How can i do that, WITHOUT a CD ? (In Linux Ubuntu 10.10 i have an option to try the OS, without installing... Do you know if i can do it from there ?) Please answer me ! :<
RkaShuffle 1 year ago
Most recent laptops have a partition with an image on their hard drive that can be used to restore back to factory settings. The process instructions can be found at the manufactures website. If that is not aqvailable you will have to re-install the operating system. You will need the operating system install files from some external device.
frenchge 1 year ago
Hi my Vaio's recovery cd is not working. Is there a way to restore the computer without the cd?
blahrg65 1 year ago
how can i restore my dell windows 7 laptop to factory settings?
Realesalazy13 1 year ago
my computer took in a virus throw W.O.W. When started up it asks for a product key. But I can go into safe mode but will not let me restore to a previous date. What can I do to reboot and dump this? Preferably not losing any saved files but acceptable to get it up and running. Any information you can give would be awesome. Thanks alot
randb1217 1 year ago
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Hi I have an ACER 5100 that when I turn my lapop an tipe in my user name and password it logs me in and then it logs me off real fast i cant even do anything how can I fix this? thanks......
ezln1976 1 year ago
Hi I have an ACER 5100 that when I turn my lapop an tipe in my user name and password it logs me in and then it logs me off real fast i cant even do anything how can I fix this? thanks......
ezln1976 1 year ago
Acer has a recovery partition on its hard drive. Alt and F10 key will start the recovery process.
Important Note: All data, files, and programs that you installed or saved will be lost during this process.
frenchge 1 year ago
hello i have an acer computer nd i want to know how to restore it to factory settings..
please reply as soon as possible. thnxx
Ppablo666 1 year ago
Acer System Recovery
Acer has a recovery partition on its hard drive. To access the recovery partition power on and at the white ACER BIOS screen, hold the ALT key and press the F10 key simultaneously to start Acer eRecovery then click Restore to Factory Defauly Settings. Once eRecovery has run, press OK to reboot unit
Important Note: All data, files, and programs that you installed or saved will be lost during this process.
frenchge 1 year ago
Will rebooting the computer back to factory settings get rid of a virus?
SS2Jet 1 year ago
@SS2Jet Yes
choffman8868 1 year ago
i deleted my c drive partition and now not all of the c drive files are there...how can i get my c drive back to the way it came?
spanglerboyz11 1 year ago
There are some good restore utilities that you can find using "restore partition" or "restore files" as search terms on the Interent.
frenchge 1 year ago
Tysm!!!!!!!! I love you!!!!!
H3LLZBOMB3R 1 year ago
@frenchge dude ur the best, ur the best, ur the best, ur the best, I'll subscribe to you a million times to u if I could but ur amazing dude because my laptop was on an erro message and couldn't boot up all the way but you helped me soo much thanks a million
hoodmaster95 1 year ago
I have a problem with this: I installed IMVU a 3d chat, and its client.Within days it occupies more then 30GB, i have deleted its cache and unstalled the program for the first time and it worked, now i did it again and it doesnt work now lol So do i reboot it to safe mode and it will be resolved or i need to reboot it by deleting all the documents, programs, and other stuff?
Please reply :) thx
ArsenalGear54 1 year ago
Some computer have restore features that will take you back to a factory default.
frenchge 1 year ago
Some computers have restore features that will take you back to a factory default.
frenchge 1 year ago
How do i reboot my Dell computer to factory settings like its brand new? P.S. Do I just press F12 and see what happens?
jessica4eva14 1 year ago
Try Control + F11 buttons
frenchge 1 year ago
Try Control + F11 buttons during boot.
frenchge 1 year ago
my safe mode pops up alot of #'s and letters and it wont load ive waited hours
blayde0990 1 year ago
Sounds like major drive and system corruption. You might need to reinstall or restore you operating system.
frenchge 1 year ago
ok i have a hp palivan and i tryed F12 and nothing hapend
superwindex 1 year ago
HP uses the F10 key.
frenchge 1 year ago
thanks!!
Junior4309 1 year ago
Does "Dell Image Factory" remove installed softwares(for example: Microsoft Word)that came with the desktop on the very 1st day that you got it?
japorms318 1 year ago
Depends on when the image was created, but you should still have any pre-installed software after you perform a restore.
frenchge 1 year ago
I have a Dell inspiron 1545, when I press f12 it gives me these options, Internal HDD, CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, Onboard NIC, BIOS Setup, and Diagnostics. Which do I select, my laptop didn't come with a cd
ramir180 1 year ago
Try F8
Note: Restore removes all installed programs and saved data and files.
frenchge 1 year ago
@frenchge what do's f10 do?
project0omega 1 year ago
i have an Dell Computer and I dont know how to restore to factory defaults help
Pavdatrus13 1 year ago
@Pavdatrus13 If its a laptop try F8 otherwise a restore CD.
Note: Restore will remove all installed programs and data and files.
frenchge 1 year ago
is there a way to restore with a broken screen? please help
Ril3y00 1 year ago
Most laptops have VGA or HDMI connections for external monitors, but the restore process is not dependent on a working monitor.
frenchge 1 year ago
Will This Work On A Toshiba Satellite A215-s5808
ChickenHead214 1 year ago
Your Toshiba Satellite uses a restore disk that you can download from their site.
frenchge 1 year ago
I have an HP MINI 110 1012 NR and its the XP edition, how do i do a full system restore? i want it to go back to factory settings
note: it has no cd drive
ChaldoPimpin15 1 year ago
@ChaldoPimpin15 HP has a restore CD that you can download from their site, but you will need an external CD ROM drive to use it.
frenchge 1 year ago
I have a Gateway laptop. It has Norton in it, and some where at some time, it picked up a dwm.exe problem. Norton keeps saying on pop ups, dwm.exe tried to acess my computer. Risk is high. The only way I can get online with it, is to refresh my I.P. at every start up. No viruse detected with Norton scans..Is this a reg problem? How do I fix?
tefachead09 1 year ago
As you might already know the dwm.exe is the desktop windows manager and is part of vista and 7. DWM can over tax some computers when Aero is running. You can switch your computer to Classic Mode which will reducing the system load that dwm puts on your computer. Hope this helps.
frenchge 1 year ago
@frenchge Thanks for the help. I found out with AVG scan instead of Norton the dwm.exe file was a Malware file named dwm.exe, and had more with it like Trojan Horse as well. (Norton missed all of that) So to anyone who needs a free security please try AVG and for a little more you can get their top of the line security edtion, and trust me it's well worth every penny
tefachead09 1 year ago
I have a Compaq Presario 2200 Laptop that says "A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer." And that I should Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities,check my hard drive configuration,and check for any outdated drivers. It also says that I should run CHKDSK/F to check for hard drive corruption and then start my laptop. But all I dont know how to get past the blue screen with this information on it.<