Re: factory restore



Hi,

> Is it dangerous to restore your computer back to factory settings a few
> times in such a small period of time - 3 times in one month. It has
> already
> been done twice due to computer being stuck in a loop when trying to
> upgrade
> it.

No, that's what it is there for. A word of advice, make regular backups of
any file critical to you.

> i have xp home edition pre installed and i was hoping for the last time,
> to
> restore it back to factory settings!! I just brought internet norton
> security
> 2005 and it loaded correctly but i had to take it off for certain reasons
> and
> now it loads with many erros. i was hoping to start all over again!!!!

Typical of Norton (Symantec) products. One more reason I avoid them like the
plague. Symantec has many "clean up" utilities available to aid in proper
removal of their software. You may benefit by using one appropriate to your
product. Check at symantec.com

> will any damage be done!! I have been told no that is what it is for but
> even in such a small period of time - any advice would be great

No, again, there shouldn't be.

> thanks :)

You're welcome.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
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