I am trying to restore/reformat my compaq computer which runs windows XP-it will not go to reformat using F8/or restore?

I am trying to restore/reformat my compaq computer which runs windows XP-it will not go to reformat using F8/or restore I have tried to press F8 during boot up but nothing and when I try to just go to a restore point it will not do that either. I am out of ideas and have no idea how to reformat the computer another way. I do not have the restore discs that came with the computer either, so I really do not know what else to try.

Asked by smile10093 29 months ago Similar questions: restore reformat compaq computer runs windows XP it F8 Computers > Hardware > Desktops & Laptops.

Similar questions: restore reformat compaq computer runs windows XP it F8.

I am trying to restore/reformat my compaq computer which runs windows XP I have a PC running Windows XP, personal edition. I want to restore the computer to factory standards (when I got it out of the box). No CD's or Discs came withthe computer.IS there a way to do this through XP?

Its a HP 523n Desktop, and I have had the computer almost 3 years. The long of it is.At some point, I downloaded something bad which infested my computer with ad ware, spy ware, and viruses. I went through meta filter, researched all the solutions; downloaded every single spy ware and ad ware removal programs I could get my hands on, and cleaned my system as well as I can.

I cleaned the registry. I went into safe mode, I did all sort of other suggestions as well......When running programs, they detect no viruses or spy/ad ware. However, I still get uncontrollable pop ups.

I use explorer, which I will switch over to Firefox when I get past this...But, I cant live like this no more. If anyone has any ideas or solutions for me before I go ahead with the redotre, please let me know. If not, if someone could guide me how to restore the system.

I figured out how to restore it to an earlier date, but not all the way. Sources: ask.metafilter.com/39676/How-can-i-resto... .

Restore factory settings 1 Turn on the computer. 2 As the computer starts, press on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. Note: You must press before the Windows logo appears on the screen.

If you press after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press the on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press .4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.

Sources: http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-30899-restore-factory-settings#p37326 .

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Computer with Windows XP does not shut down properly!

Computer runs slow. Already wiped clean, reinstalled Windows - now what?

I need to reformat my cool-pics L-20 so they fit craigslist. How? Im running windows xp pro on a dell.

I have windows xp sp2.....In wmp 10, and no I don't want wmp 11, I cannot backup or restore licenses.

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