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Windows XP : How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

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    How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

    I want to make my computer run like new again. I dont care if my msusic or pictures and documents get deleted. My pc is a philips iqon 2003 model and i think its running windows xp home.
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    Re: Windows XP : How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

    I would suggest formatting the system and re install the operating system

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    Re: Windows XP : How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

    yup formatting the c drive is best option so that your data is safe and windows comes back to original settings!!
    Last edited by anthonyrussell; 04-09-2013 at 07:09 AM.

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    Re: Windows XP : How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

    When our computer is turn on then press F10 continuously. You will redirect to the recovery screen, click on advance options then click next. It will delete everything that didn't come pre-loaded.

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    Re: Windows XP : How do i set my windows xp computer to factory settings?

    I would suggest you to follow these steps:
    1. log in as administrator.
    2. Open the Computer Management application by using the Computer context menu. Select Computer Management.
    3. Go to the diskmgmt.
    4. Then goto the disk managment console.
    5. select the extendable disk.
    6. Then click on next,next button.
    7. Now finally click finish button.

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