How do i totally factory reset or restore the emachine w 3611 without a reset disc? just need to start it over from scratch .

F9 or F12 leads you too a system recovery to reformat the pc or you can download hirens boot cd off google that fixes NTLRD errors

If your particular eMachines model didn't come with recovery media or you just misplaced the disc, you don't want to be caught without a means to restore the operating system.

It's all too easy to accidentally download a virus or experience any number of problems that make your computer unstable.

However, there is an option for restoring your computer without the original recovery disc by using the pre-installed recovery software.

Use an external memory device such as a DVD, flash drive or external hard drive to back up the data you need to save from your eMachines computer.

Any data that isn't saved to an external source will be erased when the computer is restored to factory settings.

Remove any discs that are in the optical drive and unplug the computer's peripheral devices, such as an Ethernet cable or scanner.

Do not disconnect the keyboard, mouse or monitor.

Click the Windows "Start" menu and choose "All Programs."

Navigate to "eMachines" and choose "eMachines Recovery Management." Click the "Restore" tab.

Click "Password Settings" if you have not already set a recovery password. Type a new password in the text box and click "OK." Click "Restore System to Factory Default."

Type the recovery password and click "OK." Click "Next" to wipe the eMachines computer's hard drive and begin the recovery process.

Select "Finish" and wait for the eMachines computer to restart.

Use the series of installation prompts that appear on the screen to create a new user account for your operating system, set the system date and time, and set up your internet settings.

hope this helps

Dell XP = Ctrl+F11
Dell Vista = F8
EEEPC = Esc
Compaq = F11
HP Desktop Vista = F11
Emachine = F10
Acer = Alt+F10

Every manufacture has or uses different Function Key combinations to do a Factory Default Recovery. .

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It looks like you'll have to either return it or perform a default factory recovery. These instructions are from their site but proceed knowing that this will erase any data that is stored on the primary partition (meaning if you have anything on it, it's gone...). Esentially it resets it to a point as if you just picked it up in the store (which you did.. :( )


How can I restore my computer with the backup discs I created?
With user created backups you are able to restore your computer to the factory default settings. If backup discs were created instead of factory restore discs, these can be used instead and will restore the system to a user backup point.

If you have a recovery disk:

How can I restore my computer with the backup discs I created?
With user created backups you are able to restore your computer to the factory default settings. If backup discs were created instead of factory restore discs, these can be used instead and will restore the system to a user backup point.

1. Ensure that the computer is completely shutdown, then turn on the computer.
2. When the eMachines splash screen appears, tap the Alt and F10 keys simultaneously. A screen stating "Starting eMachines eRecovery" should appear.
3. From the recovery options, choose Restore system from CD/DVD.
4. Insert either the first Recovery or Backup disc that you created.
5. From the on-screen options, choose a backup.
6. Click OK and the installation will begin.
7. Change the disc as necessary when prompted.
   
   
   If you do not have a recovery disk:
   
   
8. Restart the computer.
9. When the eMachines logo appears on the screen, press the Alt and F10 keys repeatedly.
10. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows boot screen, press the Enter key.
11. After the system recovery application has loaded, follow the prompts to reinstall the Operating System.

I guess you can try it again to make it not able to start up such as to rename some important windows file. Always a good option to backup first.

You can chat with emachine tech on the following page.
http://emachines.com/support/answers.html

They might be glad to help. Someone might be always a little bit more courteous than others. You can reward them a most satisfactory feedback anyways.

Someone tried the Alt+F10 to get that restore option, I guess it might work with your emachine too. You might like to try it while starting up the system too.

Something to try if you didn't.
(1) Go to start menu
(2) Click on all programs
(3) click on Emachine
(4) click on Emachine recovery management
(5) Click on restore on the bar across the top
(6) click on restore to system factory default

Did you try the number key while starting up or the R key or maybe with the Alt key? Hope that help.

The only way to restore back to factory settings without the CD is by booting into your Recovery Partition, IF YOU HAVE A RECOVERY PARTITION. If you do have a recovery partition, then you should see an option for booting from that when you first start up your computer. It should be listed with Setup and Boot Menu options. Press the key that is displayed for entering recovery. From there you can choose what type of recovery you are wanting to do. If you know that you have a recovery partition, but don't see it listed when your computer first starts up, then start tapping F8 when you first boot your computer. You should see a black screen with white text. From there you can choose Safe Mode or whatever. You should see something labeled Recovery or Utilities in that area if you really have a Recovery partition. If you don't see this, then you will have to go to emachine.com and request a recovery disc from them. They will likely ask you alot of questions in order to get the disc. Usually it costs between $20 - $50 for the recovery disc. The only other option you have is to go to Staples or some other store and buy the Operating System you want.

Telephone eMachines, and order a replacement "System Recovery" set of CDs. Given the serial-number and model-number of your computer, they know what O.S. originally was factory-shipped with your computer, and they will replace that part.
Probably, a small fee for courier-shipping.

reinstall the os from scratch...

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Hi there.
If there is no option to press F11 as the computer starts then you are going to have to purchase a recovery disk for that machine or purchase a Windows installation disk to fully reset it to factory


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You must enter the computers BIOS system by pressing the key indicated on the start up menu. (first image seen or screen)From there they will have all the BIOS setting and should have a factory reset function or other setting to choose from. Hope this helps you with your problem.