Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm trying to reset my computer (with only my windows OS left on it) Im running windows vista on a dell computer, if you need anymore information on my PC I'll try to find it for you. Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmf Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 kill it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 kill it Only computer I have D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmf Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 you could always go for a factory reset. if you still have the windows activation key and the disk. idk about you, but i threw away mine so that may not be an option for you. or #selectallandrecyclebin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 What do you mean by "reset"? Delete everything besides the OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 you could always go for a factory reset. if you still have the windows activation key and the disk. idk about you, but i threw away mine so that may not be an option for you. or #selectallandrecyclebin I bought my pc as a used one and it didn't come with a windows disk :/ would moving everything to the recycle bin delete it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@@@@@@ Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 http://smallbusiness.chron.com/restore-vista-factory-defaults-install-cd-57367.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 What do you mean by "reset"? Delete everything besides the OS? Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmf Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 -snip- you got your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I bought my pc as a used one and it didn't come with a windows disk :/ would moving everything to the recycle bin delete it all? That would do most but not everything. The proper way would be to format the drive assuming you have the Windows key. Nvm. Use that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 How do I know if I have the recovery partition on my computer? There are two drives showing both saying primary partition under status. Is this all I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 "If your computer didn't come equipped with a recovery partition, your only option is to procure a reinstallation CD or create a recovery disc from a working computer." So you'll need a disc with a key if you don't have any other partitions. Partitions should look like a different hard drive on your "My Computer" or search for "Disk Management". If you have to buy one, you might as well upgrade if your pc can handle it. It should if it's even remotely modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicnewb#Revolution{NTOTB} Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 http://smallbusiness.chron.com/restore-vista-factory-defaults-install-cd-57367.html No onscreen instructions come up for me :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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