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Factory restore on a Dell laptop

Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by AlbertLionheart, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,711

    I have a Dell laptop in the wksps which needs a factory restore. I see there are several partitions on the drive and quess there might be some recovery software on one of them - problem is, how do I get it to run?
    If needs be I will clear the lot and reinstall Windows myself, but if there is a factory restore image on there it would save time with the drivers and so on if I can run it.
    The original CDs that came with the machine are missing - the system still runs so is it possible to create a recovery CD?
    Any ideas anyone?
    AlbertLionheart, Sep 25, 2008
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  2. DjKraid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 551

    just install a fresh copy of windows xp and then u can find all the drivers u need on the web...and those that u woant find i might have...i have some dells here at home to...
    DjKraid, Sep 25, 2008
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  3. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,711

    Thanks DjKraid - I was told on another forum how to access the restore function on Dell machines since 2004 - Ctrl button + F11 - there was a ghost on one of the partitions.
    thanks for your help
    AlbertLionheart, Sep 25, 2008
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  4. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    kimsland, Sep 25, 2008
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  5. AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,711

    Hi Kimsland - thanks for that! I don't get many Dells in here which is why I had to ask for help!
    All sorted now and the machine has gone back. Discovered the BSoDs were caused by the IPoD software,,,,,,,
    AlbertLionheart, Sep 25, 2008
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