Restore factory settings

Depending on the brand and year it was made there may be a factory partition that will restore computer back to factory defaults, if not then a reinstallation of windows will be necessary, If factory partition is available just do a search o Google with your make and model # such as : How to restore an Acer Aspire 7425 to factory defaults using recovery partition

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.

1 Click "Start" and enter Recovery in the search field.

2 Select "Recovery Manager" from the list. The "HP Recovery Manager" opens.

3 Select "System recovery." Your computer will go ahead and reboot and reload the "Recovery Manager."

4 Select "System recovery" and click "Next."

5 Select "Back up your files first (recommended)" option, and then click "Next."

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

7 Click "Next." The computer will now begin the restoration process and return your Compaq Presario to original factory settings.

Satellite 1800-S207
Windows 7 and earlier Toshiba laptops come with the factory software recovery image stored in a special (hidden) area on the hard disk. From this special hidden image, you can restore your computer to its factory-fresh software condition.
How To: Perform system recovery - Windows 7
The following article will show you how to perform a system recovery. To Recover or perform a system recovery means to take the laptop back to factory settings (default settings). System restore means to go back to an earlier point in time on the computer.

There are two methods to perform a system recovery:

• Using Partitioned Recovery Method (Free Recovery)
• Using Recovery CDs / DVDs / Media

Details provided at the link listed below.
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/How-To-Perform-system-recovery-Windows-7/ta-p/279643
Restore means to go back to an earlier point in time on the computer.

Refresh means PC settings will be set to default without effecting personal files or settings.

Reset means back to factory settings. (default settings) - deleting all personal files, programs and settings. Similar to Recover or Recovery


Windows 8 Toshiba laptops have many restore and recovery options available depending on your needs. To better understand these options and how they affect your computer, please view the video available in the linked article below.
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/How-To-Understanding-System-Restore-Refresh-Reset-and-Recovery/ta-p/342690

Fujitsu simens back to factory settings

Downloads & Disks Regarding The Reset Factory Settings Fujitsu Amilo Li 2727
http://www.user-guides.co.uk/download/reset/resetfactory/reset-factory-settings-fujitsu-amilo-li-2727.html
Fujitsu Laptop to Factory Settings
Restoring the factory settings on your Fujitsu laptop is a great way to get rid of files associated with programs that have been removed from your computer that are taking up space and get rid of pesky viruses that you can't remove from your machine by any other means.
Restoring the factory settings on your laptop can also help resolve problems with an unstable laptop.
You should also restore the factory settings on your laptop if you plan on selling it or giving it to a family member or friend.

Restart or turn on your Fujitsu laptop. Press "F12" repeatedly when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen to be redirected to the Boot Menu.
Highlight "Recovery and Utility" using the arrow keys on the keyboard, then press "Enter."
A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen while the computer is loading the recovery files.
When the files have been loaded, the System Recovery Options window will be displayed.


Select a keyboard layout, then click "Next." The Operating System dialog box appears.
Choose "Use recovery tools...," then click "Next." If prompted, type your administrator password, then press "OK." The System Recovery Options window will appear again.


Select the "Recovery" tab, then click "Restoring the Factory Image (only C:\drive)."
The restoration process will begin, and the laptop will be restored to its original factory settings.
When the process is complete, the computer will automatically restart and boot up to the Windows Setup screen.
Begin personalizing your copy of Windows.

Using Boot Disc

Restart or turn on your Fujitsu laptop. Press "F12" repeatedly when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen to be redirected to the Boot Menu.


Highlight "CD/DVD" using the arrow keys, then press "Enter."
Place the boot disc that came with your Fujitsu laptop in the optical drive, then click "OK."
A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen while the computer is loading the recovery files. When the files have been loaded, the System Recovery Options window will be displayed.


Select a keyboard layout, then click "Next."
Click "Next" when the Operating System dialog box appears.
If prompted, type your administrator password, then select "OK."
The System Recovery Options window will appear again.


Click "Recovery and Utility" when the System Recovery Options window opens, then select the "Recovery" tab.
Click "Restoring the Factory Image (only C: drive)."
The restoration process will begin, and the laptop will be restored to its original factory settings.
When the process is complete, the computer will automatically restart and boot up to the Windows Setup screen. Begin personalizing your copy of Windows.


Saving and recovering your factory and system images.
http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/pdf/SupportGuides/HDD Restore Generic-Multi-lang B6FJ-3031-03EN-00.pdf

Hi jgar2141,

If you are trying to restore the Computer to the factory settings, it is not required to have the Recovery Discs as you can use the Recovery Partition which is present in the hidden partition of the Hard Drive. To access the Recovery Partition, restart the Computer, press and hold the F10 Key for 7 to 10 seconds. This will boot the Computer to the Edit Boot Options screen. There, please press the Enter Key.This will launch the VAIO Recovery Center. In the VAIO Recovery Center window, you can select the "Restore C: Drive" option to restore the Computer to the factory settings. (Selecting the "Restore C: Drive" option will erase all the Data in the Computer and restore to the factory defaults)

After selecting the Restore C: Drive, please follow the simple onscreen instructions to proceed with the System Recovery. The System Recovery process using the VAIO Recovery Center should fix all the Software issues in the Computer and restore the Computer to the factory defaults.

Good Luck!

Please post back if you have any questions or require any further assistance.

Thanks for using FixYa.

press f9 as soon as soon as you turn on the laptop and you should be routed to the recovery console. tick the box and continue. disclaimer: going for the factory settings will delete all data. Restoring it to the factory defaults will only work if there's a recovery partition on the hard drive itself

however if the cause of the blue screen is a hardware failure , restoring it to the factory settings will be useless

Most of the HP Notebooks are shipped with recovery partitiona d you can restore to factory settings uisng teh recovery partition.

Perform ing Full System Reocvery will completely remove the data on the hard drive. Hence it is recommended to take the back up of the important data present in the Notebook before perform ing the Full System Recovery.

1. Restart the notebook.
2. At the Compaq logo, press F11 to initiate the Recovery options.
3. The PC Recovery screen will be displayed. Select PC Recovery and
press Next.
4. In the next screen, click OK to access the Recovery menu.
5. You will receive a screen explaining the System Recovery Process.
Click Next to continue.
6. Once the Recovery process is completed, you will prompted to either
restart or turn off the computer.

The VGN-FW370J/H Computer is shipped with Recovery Partition which is present in the hidden partition of the Hard Drive.

If you do not have the Recovery Discs and the VAIO Recovery Center is not working, a recovery of the (C:) drive can be performed by accessing the Recovery Partition.

(If the Recovery Partition is not accessible by pressing the F10 Key while restarting the Computer, the only option is to purchase the Recovery Discs and perform the System Recovery.)

Please follow the below steps to access the Recovery Partition and restore the Computer to the factory default.

Note: Restoring the Computer to the factory settings will erase all the Data on the Hard Drive and restore it to the factory condition.

1. Restart the Computer, press and hold the F10 Key.
2. If and Edit Boot Options Screen appears, press the Enter Key.
3. This will launch the VAIO Recovery Center window.
4. In the VAIO Recovery Center window, please select the Restore C: Drive option.
5. Next to the "Restore C: Drive", please click the "Start" button.
6. Under Before Restore C: Drive , ensure the Skip option is selected, and click the Next button.
7. Under WARNING: This program deletes all files on the C: drive , click to select the I understand box.
8. Then, click the Start button.
9. After the bundled applications are installed, click the Finish button.
10. The computer will restart and the operating system setup wizard will begin. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard.
11. This should restore the Computer to the factory defaults.

Press F11 at system startup to get to the NEC recovery menu. From there, you can restore your factory settings. However, a "destructive" recovery will wipe the hard drive, including your personal files. Best to back those up first before performing the recovery.

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