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Reset/Reformat computer

Started by rpandya , Jun 12 2009 04:57 PM

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rpandya
Posted 12 June 2009 - 04:57 PM

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Hey, I'm looking to sell my computer, but i would like to get rid of everything so it was the same as when i first bought it. What is the quickest way to do this? I don't know if I have the startup cd thing as i've had this computer for quite a while.

thanks
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:13 PM

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What is the make of this computer?
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:18 PM

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dell dimension 3100c
its also xp home edition if that helps
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:22 PM

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https://support.dell...o...toggle=&dl=
Follow the steps there to reformat and restore your computer to factory settings.
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:23 PM

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thank-you very much
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:35 PM

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You are very welcome. :)
Please let us know how this turns out. We would like to know!
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