ok i want to restart my whole computer back to where it started is the beginning. but i lost the recovery disk
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I had to do this too and I took it to Staples.  It didn't cost a lot and they backed up all my files and restarted everything.  Good Luck!!!
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Go to start, programs, accessories, system tools, system restore, select a date you had files ect., restore, PC will reboot
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994\nYou can make the boot disks to get to the recovery console\nmaybe this might help: \nhttp://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
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well some computers have a thing called system recovery where it takes the computer and restores it back when it was brand new out the box. If you start the computer it should tell you on the startup page which button to press. On my computer its F10
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Make sure your machine is setup to boot off of your CD-rom and then insert disc one of your system recovery set (or some name of that nature).  Follow the prompts on the screen with the realization that everything currently on your harddrive will be wiped out!  Good luck!\n\nDrop me a line if you need more help.
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there is a way to do that in windows xp, windows 2000 and windows 2003.. which operating system is installed??? i have a way in which the system would come back to the state as if it is installed fresh.. contact me at puneet_kakkar@hotmail.com.. thats my msn id.\nWe wud have to go to the recovery console to do this and u shud have the windows xp, 2000 or 2003 cd with u.
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Just bootup Ur PC! if it still work?\ngo to " Start >All programs>Accessories>System tools>System Restores . select > restore my computer to earlier time, clip on NEXT and choose a date B4 Ur problems occurred, then U follow the on screen instruction. It should resolve Ur problems.\nIf U have destroyed the System initial file during Ur restoration in DOS mode, then GOD BLESS YOU! Reinstall Ur OS!
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Go to programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
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if youre using windows.. there is a system application called BACK UP, go to START---PROGRAMS---ACCESORIES---    sYSttTEM TOOLs
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Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | System Restore
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firstly, have a bootup floppy or cd.\nmake sure you backup your necessary datas.\ninsert the bootup floppy or cd and restart the system, with such as floppy is to be booted up first, you can change it in your bios settings.\nNow with your boot disk booted up, select help option to get some quick help then format the disk by typing the command. x:format k:\nwhere x is the directory in which the system booted it can a drive or some cd drove,k is the hardisk drive which you want to be formatted.\nAfter formatting install your os or you can partion further by using partion magic.\nThank you
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My system restore is located in the "start" button to "all programs" to "accessories" to "system tools" menu. Check to see if yours is there. I am running Windows XP.
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Insert the restore cd then shut down the computer.\nTurn the computer back on and when it first starts hit control/alt/delete(at the same time).  This will bring up 2 choices load with format and load w/o formatting.\nChoose with formating and it will restore your computer to the original state.
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you can just reformat it. put in your operating system cd and restart your computer. the setup program should start and then ask you if you want to repair the os or reformat it. reformat it. if you're not sure, take it to a computer repair shop and i'm sure they can help you.
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I am guessing you made the system backup using Windows XP so you should be able to restore it the same way.  Go to START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > SYSTEM TOOLS > BACKUP.  You will then see an option to restore from a backup.\n\nI hope this is what you're looking for.\n\nGood luck!
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simply do the "system restore"
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With some OS's yes, others no.\nIF you have XP, use the "recovery console"