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Help Restore Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop XP?
i have dell dimension 3000 desktop pc with xp home. and im trying to format it. it has windows built on to it. it say to hold down the ctrl then F11 i get a message say can't reformat i hold down the ctrl key when i see the dell screeen then i tap F11 not working. and i tryed even hold down F11 still no luck. i don't have no cd for pc. say it has OS built in. any ideals? thanks
i see the black screen with blue bar on top say dell that when i hit ctrl. then F11 then i release it. then say. can't format.. then i hit enter say press F1 to Retry no luck.
tryed that changing sec from off to auto changed time date only 1 hard drive. had hard time getting back. error couldn't detect hard drive 0
found this site but not understanding it. here is the site . tell me i need make a bootable cd since my pc don't have a floppy. http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/
5 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The dell webiste is amazing.. They even have forums to anwser questions.. You can download updates for software and drivers regarding your dimension 3000...
1. Restoring setup defaults on Dell™ Dimension™ 8100, 8200, 8250, 8300, XPS Gen 1, XPS Gen 2, 3000, 4300, 4500S, 4550, 4600 and 2200 Systems.
To restore setup defaults, perform the following steps:
Restart your computer.
At the first text on the screen, or when the Dell logo appears, press the <F2> key every three seconds until the message Entering Setup appears.
When the System Setup screen appears, press the <Alt> + <F> keys at the same time to load the factory defaults.
A beep sounds to indicate the defaults have been loaded.
Check and, if necessary, reset the time, date, and year.
Change the Secondary Drive 0 setting to Auto.
Change USB Legacy Support to Enabled.
Press the <Alt> + <B> keys at the same time to save changes and reboot.
or
Perform a PC Restore of the operating system.
NOTICE: To help prevent further complications, it is important to disconnect the system's modem or network cable before starting the restore process.
To perform a restore of the operating using PC Restore, perform the following steps:
NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is available on Dimension and Inspiron systems that shipped on or after 7/16/2004 in the Americas and 8/30/2004 in Europe.
Power the computer on.
When the Dell screen appears press and hold the <Ctrl> key on the keyboard, press the <F11> key, then release them both at the same time.
The Dell PC Restore by Symantec window appears.
NOTE: Press the keys one time only. If you press them more than once, a keyboard error occurs and the process has to be initiated again.
Click the Restore button or press the <Tab> key to highlight Restore and press the <Enter> key.
A caution message appears advising that all data will be lost.
Click the Confirm button or press the <Tab> key to highlight Confirm and press the <Enter> key.
The Progress window appears. Once the process is begun, Dell PC Restore usually takes only 8 to 10 minutes to complete.
When the restore is complete, the message The system recovery process was successful appears.
Click the Finish button or press the <Tab> key to highlight Finish and press the <Enter> key.
The computer will restart.
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The restore disk needs to be in the DVD drive. Have fun
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