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toots7011
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how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

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DavidPK
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Re: how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

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Hi,

 

There are Three main ways to restore your notebook to its 'Factory Condition' - see the document on the relevant link below.

 

Performing An HP System Recovery – Windows 8

 

Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows 7.

 

Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows Vista.

 

Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows XP.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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nards
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Re: how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

how do i reset my loptop to factory settings?

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anjo7768
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many thanks
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amack
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my laptop got wet and now I cannot get it to boot up, it will come on but it will not boot up. please help;

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montique1975
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how do i set my computer back to factory setting

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suntattood
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Re: how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

You can always check the link DavidPK provided on the 2nd post.

Works every time.
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heenan73
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Re: how do i reset my laptop to factory settings

Actually it doesn't work at all:

 

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01895783&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en

 

HP was unable to find the page you wanted. Please view the information below to get support for your product.

 

But I found a helpful video here:

 

How to Restore an HP Computer to Factory Settings

Video: How to Restore an HP Computer to Factory Settings

 

http://www.ehow.com/video_4950884_restore-hp-computer-factory-settings.html

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TheColdEagle
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I know how, I found this video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOkt4uFNW-g&feature=plcp

 

It shows how to reset to factory settings :catvery-happy:

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susancann
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my laptop is saying hy extender player is missing a file. I am trying to redownload it so i can play games. How do i do it

 

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