how dd I restore my computer to its original state that i bought it at if my computer is a windows 98 version?
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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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If you are using windows XP like most people.\n\ngo to \nPrograms -> Accessories -> System tools -> System Restore\n\nWindows will guide you from there
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best way is format and reinstall\nyou will need your recovery disk which should have been given to you at time of purchase\n\ngo to this site for info\n\nhttp://www.techtutorials.net/
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if you are still using the original OS on the original HD....\n\nSort the 'windows' directory by date & time, you should be able to tell when your operating system was loaded...\n\nHope this helps !
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You need the original Windows disc that came with the computer.  I would reccomend having this done by a trained professional or somone that knows how to do it.  You may mess somthing up.\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.techstatus.net/
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http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/windows-reinstallation.html
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reformat the hard drive and install a full version of windows 98
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i had the same problem ethier delete what you dont need or buy a new computer or download your windows again or it might be less then that you have windows 98 and you should have windows xp
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just reformat everything.  the windows o/s you have should boot automatically from your CD-ROM.  there are free utilities from majorgeeks.com to retrieve your lost data, even if you've reformatted the drive(s).  good luck, you're NOT an idiot.  everyone has had their computer woes.  how'd your Vista go?
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If you are able to use the old disk drive with the old installation of windows xp on it then it is the simple task of using the following free software to recover your product key.\n\nhttp://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml\n\nBut if that is not possible to do that then a call to microsoft customer services will help you as long (as you have a real copy of windows).
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If you lost it, you can call Microsoft and they can help you get it back. Otherwise, you are trying to use a pirated version.
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If the Operating System is Windows XP then, you can perform System Restore.\n\nHere are the steps to perform System Restore:\n\n1. Click Start, Programs or All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore window appears. \n\n2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and click Next. The Select a Restore Point window appears. \n\n3. Select a date and a restore point, and then click Next. \n\n4. Click OK when a pop-up window about closing programs appears. The Confirm Restore Point Selection window opens. \n\n5. Click Next. The computer should shut down and turn back on automatically after the restoration completes. The Restoration Complete window appears. \n\n6. Click OK. \n\nHope the above mentioned steps works.. :)
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If you have a recovery disk, as you state you do. Then using your recovery disk will restore your computer to the original state it was when you first purchased it.
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Try System Restore, and if that does not work, you have to buy the "Windows XP PRO, or Home Installation CD."
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if it is a retail copy of XP, try contacting microsoft support, but if it is an OEM version (ie. came with the PC) you probably will have to contact the computer manufacturer or reseller.
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You need an original installation disc, or a set of system restore discs, one or the other of which probably came with your computer.
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If you have a legal "code" (OEM) for your copy of Windows, and it's not used on any other computer, call up Microsoft's technical support and speak to them.\n\nThey should be able to guide you through the process to validate your copy of Windows.\n\nThis has happened to me before and my solution worked.