Welcome to Geeks to Go - Register now for FREE

Need help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!
Geeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!

Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

factory settings please

Started by chrisusvi , Sep 18 2009 11:01 AM

Please log in to reply

#1
chrisusvi

Posted 18 September 2009 - 11:01 AM

Member

Member
15 posts

I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 and I can't remember my password so I want to reformat the hard drive back to the factory settings. I don't have the windows vista CD.

How do I do this?

#2
Neil Jones

Posted 18 September 2009 - 04:30 PM

Member 5k

Member
8,476 posts

On the Dell logo, press CTRL+F11.

Or failing that, keep pressing F8. Select "Repair Your Computer" and you can use the system image from there.

Edited by Neil Jones, 18 September 2009 - 04:30 PM.

#3
chrisusvi

Posted 22 September 2009 - 10:18 AM

Member

Topic Starter
Member
15 posts

I click on the "Repair Your Computer" option and it is asking me to put in the password that I state in the first post that I don't remember it.
I just want to reformat back to factory settings.
Is there a way past this step?