Hi,
to return your computer to factory settings:
You can try this: http://www.ehow.com/how_6590939_return-computer-factory-settings.html
or you can turn off your PC, keep pressing F8, insert the reinstallation disc, and continue.
SOURCE: RETURN COMPUTER TO FACTORY SETTINGS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONTROL PASSWORD
http://www.ehow.com/how_6547558_restore-dell-latitude-factory-settings.html
This may work for you. Click the link. Follow the instructions. If you have a recovery partition this should work.
Welcome leedarrell22,
thanks for using Fix' Ya.
These instructions will help you:
"Restore your Computer" back to the Factory Settings!
Or Out of Box," as if you just bought it.
1. The first thing you want to do is; "Back up any important "Data"
that you may have on the computer.
Have CDs or DVDs to do so.
2. Next, is to "Restart the computer; once the computer begins to "Boot Up!"
3. "Do the followin; this may take some timing."
You will notice that there will be wording, a prompt,
at the bottom of the "Screen" Press F2, and Press F12,
it may differ on your computer, once you see this on the screen!
Quickly press, tap the[DEL]key, located at the top [Right]
next to the Scroll Lock, and END keys."
4. "Remember as I said before it may take some timing.
You will know if you done it correctly, when you see the:
{Windows Boot Manager} Heading on the screen!
At the bottom of the screen, it will read "Recovery Environment."
*Note: The wording may differ depending on the type & model computer you have?
"Just keep in mind that you want to "Restore the Computer back to Factory Settings."
5. Now, there will be a long list of "Options" to choose from!
Select the option that best describes; "Repair your Computer."
In the next [Systems Recovery] windows, you will have to "Enter" (Location, Password...).
Follow {On-Screen} instructions.
6. Next, choose the box that best describes, the Recovery Wizard:
"This will have a notice that read:
Restores your "System back to Factory Settings, or Out of Box!
*Note: There will be all types of "Warnings!"
!Read carefully, before continuing.
Attention: "Once the Recovery begins!
Do Not Touch the computer, for any reason at all!"
The whole recovery can take up to (4 Hours).
The computer will "SHUTDOWN & RESTART several times, several!
!Important: "So until you see the LOGIN" screen!
Do Not Touch the computer, please.
"If you need help with anytihng 'else'?
"Write a 'comment', I'll be here to assist you.
If you are 'satisfied? Return, and give a "helpful rating;" thanks!
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