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To set you computer back to factory fresh settings you will need to format the hard drive and reinstall the operatins system and the drivers. You will need to have the CD's that either you made when you got your computer or if your lucky you got the CD's that the factory furnished with the computer at the time you bought it.
1. Format the hard drive: You do this by double left clicking on "My Computer",then double left click the main drive (normally C drive). When the window pops open, you will choose "Format" Keep in mind that once you format your hard drive you will loose all your files,programs,pictures,etc that you installed since the computer was new. So make your back up on a portable hard drive,thumb drive,etc.
2. Once the formatting of the hard drive is complete you will need to reinstall the operating system along with the drivers. That will bring your computer back to factory new condition as far as operating is concerned. Please take time to rate me
You can order recovery CD from Dell. Or altenatively, buy Windows XP in retail package at your local store (or used on eBay). By the way, you can install from a borrowed XP CD, since you have a valid serial number. (You will need the serial number from your borrowed CD and you may change the serial after installation).If you go on the later (and affordable solution) I can send you links to download FREE utility to change the serial.
what cd is it recovery disk? please be specific
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