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? asked in Computers & InternetHardwareDesktops · 9 years ago

Restoring a computer to factory?

I need to do a factory restore on a laptop cos it's not working properly. I can only use it at all in safe mode but the restore facility doesn't work in safe mode. When it loads normal mode I can't seem to access anything. As I don't have a cd is there another way I can restore it? Thanks

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  • David P
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Many laptops have a restore partition on the hard drive.

    Usually a key such as F10 when booting takes you to a restore option.

    Please note that using this will delete everything you have ever done on the machine.

    You will also need to spend hours with updates afterwards.

  • ?
    9 years ago

    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/311627-restor...

    Hope It Helps

  • Whatevers
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Tell us the brand, we might be able to help you.

    Just guessing, you can try F10, or F12, or F9, but they may or may not work.

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