Hi, I thought reinstalling windows xp might resolve some of my problems as
my
computer was becoming more and more unstable. It didn't really resolve
much,
it did help with making shortcuts work again, I now need to re install my
software and peripherals, but what I really want to do is return the
computer
back to the state it was when it came out of the box new, (then reinstall
software and hardware) which was over a year ago, so the warantee with the
manufacturer has run out. The computer, Dell, came with windows
preinstalled.
Along with all drivers.
Any ideas on how to proceed? I noticed there is software called wipe
clean,
but I don't think it was really made to accomplish what I want to
accomplish.Another reason I want to start over, but keep windows intact is
to
get rid of any viruses or bugs that migtht be in here.
Dell computers come with an option to restore the machine
to factory condition. It is usually invoked by booting the
machine with the "Restore" CD. Ask the Dell helpdesk if
unsure how to apply it.
Restore AD2000 on Different Hardware ... What is the recommended way to restore AD2000 on different hardware?... example will be from a Dell 1550 to an IBM eserver xseries 343. ... (microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory)
Re: Questionable Item in Restore Feature ... No the tech had done an earlier restore and I ... Looks to me like it is a problem between MS signed driver and my new Dell... something with the scanner and I don't know what to ask for with Dell. ... a Kernel-Mode Driver install process on one of the various devices installed. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Saw 10.4.1 Running On a PC Laptop Today ... way for the software sales to be high enough to make up for losing the hardware... And they would rather pay $200 for a site license for Windows rather than pay an extra $1000 for an "Apple" machine even tho the OS is so much cheaper and more elegant than Windows. ... Even home users, when faced with a choice between a $600 Dell with XP Home Edition, and $1800+ for an "Apple" machine with OSX, almost ALWAYS choose the $600 Dell, even tho the "Apple" platform is so much more beautiful. ... (comp.sys.mac.advocacy)
Re: Time for a new server ... had to do this and I'm very out of touch with the hardware market.... We've used Dell in the past, and comparing the Dell and IBM machines...servers. ... (uk.comp.os.linux)
More Dell frustration (part 3). ... I visited my other site and plugged in my laptop into the Dock only to find it had no network connection. ... Everything was as it should be, except the Dell laptop just would not connect to the company's network. ... So it's off to the control panel and into the Network Connection -> Local Area Connection -> Configure (to configure the Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller (LIKE I CARE WHAT PIECE OF HARDWARE CRAP I'M TRYING TO GET TO WORK!). ... (comp.sys.mac.advocacy)
