factory reset ze4906 running XP

[Kimla10]

i have been at this all day, searching everywhere on internet.

i just want to Factory reset my HP ze4906ea thats it. i have all the original literature and CDs.

i just want to do the wipe. it is so hard just to wipe. or either i am just plain tired now.

please help

thank you all so very much

[visruth]

Hi,


Instructions: http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/bph07145

Also Page 1-12 in the third Manual MSG: http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/manualsResults/?sp4ts.oid=430813...


Regards

Visruth

[Kimla10]

thank you all for your assistance over the last week. 

I have looked at quite a few videos, instructions, all sorts but nothing helped me.

i have not used this computer in ages so i will have to manually uninstall applications and just do it from there.

It is just too complicated to just do a Factory Reset.i just wanted a few buttons to do the job. i have the patience but a week is even testing me.

i need to get on with my life and sorting my new HP laptop out and adult education work i am supposed to be doing.

Very much appreciated.

[visruth]

You're very welcome 🙂

Good luck!

[Kimla10]

i am so sorry but i have been watching countless videos about BIOS, SAFE MODE. i just don't know what to do. 

i have the Operating CD in the laptop BUT i don't know how to un install XP.

i really need your help?  its a ze4906ea HP Pavillion.

please please please can you help me?

xxKim

[visruth]

Hi,


Ive linked a HP document describing steps in performing factory reset from discs. Please go through it.


Regards

Visruth

[Kimla10 · Accepted solution]

i turned on laptop, pressed F10. PhoenixBIOS screen - setup confiiguration selected NO - used arrows across to ADVANCED selected BOOT ORDER then ATAPI CD-ROM DRIVE - f10 to save settings.

still doesn't Boot from CD it still goes to Windows.

this is just not working. i need to do some work on my new HP Stream so i am just going to take out hard drive and get rid of this.

i really appreciate EVERYTHING you have done. Briliant. 

[visruth]

Then discs might have become unreadable.

Anyway you're welcome 🙂

Good luck!

[Kimla10]

Can i ask you one last question?

i have a HP Purple laptop HP 15-ac179na how much is it worth? i can't even find out what year it is. i am assuming 2015.

much much appreciated :))

with regards to that Ze laptop i got it sorted and gave away has Chromebook on it now.  to wipe newer laptops is so easy its like a breath of fresh air!!!

[visruth]

Hi,


http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c05068552

It'll be around 1-1.5yrs old I suppose, by looking at the hardware components built in.


Good to hear about HP ZE notebook.


Regards

Visruth