SOURCE: How do I factory restore an Emachine w3609?
You might be able to purchase a set of factory image CDs from eMachines, but not all manufacturers make them available. You might also find sets for sale on eBay and from some other vendors.
Without the factory restore CDs, you can still reinstall Windows but you'll need to do a little more work. Download the drivers for your system (audio, video, etc.) from the eMachines website and save them on a flash drive. Find a copy of the XP installation CD for your version. You may be able to borrow one from someone. Do a regular installation of Windows, using the product key from the sticker on your computer. Install the drivers you downloaded as required for anything that Windows doesn't properly detect and support. Then activate your Windows installation.
This is sometimes a good thing to do. Some brands of computers come preloaded with so many "bloatware" applications and programs that try to be helpful that doing a clean install like this gives you a faster system when you're done.
The downside is that any preloaded applications that may be worth having, such as antivirus/antispyware applications, media players or CD/DVD burning software won't be there. You will need to do that yourself. There are plenty to choose from for downloading. My picks are avast! for antivirus use, InfraRecorder for disc burning, Winamp for media playing.
SOURCE: how to restore to factory setting from command prompt
Turn on computer and tap F8 key till you get to the options screen(black screen).You will see "restore my computer to factory settings.
SOURCE: how do i resore my toshiba satellite pro L450D-12X
Format the drive, then install an operating system such as xp, or
windows 7 .... it should install most of the correct drivers. If you have the original disks that came with the computer, use those.You may
have to go to the manufactures website to find the exact drivers for the
video and sound cards., but that should pretty much return it to
factory settings. If you are really picky and have the bucks, you can
contact TOSHIBA for the original disks.
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SOURCE: I have a packard bell imedia mc 1538 and need to
If the file that holds the factory settings is gone then there is no way to restore the factory settings back. You can however reinstall windows if you got a hold of a windows disc in the version you want. You can use the windows key on the computer somewhere to activate the windows. I would suggest doing a system restore the the last restore point and removing any unwanted things from there.
SOURCE: trying to unlock my acer a500, but cant...how do i set it back to factory settings
Dear Friend,
Try this:
1. Switch off
2. Press Vol-up + Power
3. If display goes on: Release power but hold vol-up
3. Toggle Lock switch (On>Off>On>Off)
Screen will display:
Erasing Userdata..
Erasing Cache..
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