[jbeisenbart]

I am currently trying to fix a computer that is apart of a domain and i need to restore the computer back to the original settings. Is there a way to do this with out using a disk?

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You could try System Restore and choose the oldest Restore Point
System Restore is best used in Windows Safe Mode

But this won't default everything back to "original settings"

When you say you without using a disc, do you also mean without using any disc? (not just the Windows Setup disc)
Because you could re-install Service Pack 3 (assuming that you have this anyway)
This doesn't even need a disc, as you can download Service Pack 3 and just install it.
That will get things defaulted in the Windows system file revisions at least.

You can also re-image an entire drive over the network, no CD or DVD disc required.
You can also Restore an entire computer's Operating System by using OEM Recovery procedures. By pressing a certain key (as stated by your OEM Manufacturer) at System startup.

I suppose it just depends on what you exactly want to do, and also why you don't want to use a common disc.

[kimsland]

You could try System Restore and choose the oldest Restore Point
System Restore is best used in Windows Safe Mode

But this won't default everything back to "original settings"

When you say you without using a disc, do you also mean without using any disc? (not just the Windows Setup disc)
Because you could re-install Service Pack 3 (assuming that you have this anyway)
This doesn't even need a disc, as you can download Service Pack 3 and just install it.
That will get things defaulted in the Windows system file revisions at least.

You can also re-image an entire drive over the network, no CD or DVD disc required.
You can also Restore an entire computer's Operating System by using OEM Recovery procedures. By pressing a certain key (as stated by your OEM Manufacturer) at System startup.

I suppose it just depends on what you exactly want to do, and also why you don't want to use a common disc.

[sari]

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