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Does switching factory settings on an ASUS netbook void the warranty?

Question by snmgirlz11: Does switching factory settings on an ASUS netbook void the warranty? My ASUS net book came with Windows 7 starter and I decided to wipe it and switch to Windows 7 Ultimate, I heard that if I do something like that it voids the computer’s warranty. Is this true? Best answer: Answer by DNo, it won’t void your warranty. The only thing that voids an Asus netbook or laptop is if you intentionally damage your netbook or break the warranty seal sticker which is usually located inside of your system over the CPU heatsink. In netbooks, they are sometimes located over one of the screws underneath the …

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How to use dell factory image restore in windows 7 in inspiron 1545?

Question by Jathurshanth: How to use dell factory image restore in windows 7 in inspiron 1545? I have a dell inspiron 1545 laptop running on windows 7. I want to use the factory image restore and if i press during dell logo appears, it does not work. can somebody help me…. Best answer: Answer by CooterTry pressing F8 BEFORE the Dell logo appears. DId this come with Windows 7? If not and you installed Windows 7 yourself you have lost the factory restore to Vista. What do you think? Answer below!

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How to restore an Acer to factory settings?

Question by Steven: How to restore an Acer to factory settings? I have an Acer Aspire 5515 and i have NO access to windows. I need to know how to do a complete factory restore without access to windows. I’ve tried all the alt+F10, ctrl+F10 etc… None of those work. I do not have a recovery disc either. Best answer: Answer by PJit could be f9 or f11 as it boots. if not then your settings are corrupted. you can upgrade to w7 but still will have to find your drivers. also you can restore from a backup. sorry. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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How do i reset my acer aspire one netbook to factory defaults?

Question by Murtagh Morzansson: How do i reset my acer aspire one netbook to factory defaults? My acer aspire one is running extremely slow and the internet is freezing all the time so i cant save pictures. i need to restore it to defaults, like when i first opened the box and booted it up. How do i do this. I have not made a backup so the control panel thing will only reset it back a month or so Please help Best answer: Answer by Dre’when you boot up the computer, as soon as you see the acer logo. press the key combination alt + f10. this will load …

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How do I restore my Dell XP to factory settings?

by louisvolant Question by Daniel: How do I restore my Dell XP to factory settings? I just recieved an old Dell XP to give to my grandmother, and I need to restore it to factory settings. Please note, I’ve restored many computers, but for some reason the Ctrl + F11 doesnt give me an option to restore. Just “F1 Continue” F10 Boot Menu” “F12 Boot Utilities” and all that such. An in depth guide would be helpful, thanks. Best answer: Answer by ZachThat option isn’t on every PC. You could use a Windows XP installation CD to install a fresh copy of Windows, then get online and find the drivers …

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How do I restore my Acer laptop to factory defaults with the disks?

by tricky (rick harrison) Question by mmz93: How do I restore my Acer laptop to factory defaults with the disks? I have 3 disks. Disks 1 and 2 of the “Recovery Disks” and 1 disk of the “System Discs”. How do I restore my laptop to factory defaults? Alt+F10 on the acer logo at the beginning didn’t work. I have restored it before with these disks but I can’t remember how. Best answer: Answer by Masked MusketeerGo into the system’s BIOS by pressing the DEL key (or whatever key the splash screen tells you to press when it boots) Set your DVD drive as the primary boot drive. The user’s …

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ROM developers be damned: Android 4.2 headed to AOSP right now; factory images available

Well that didn’t take long, did it? Shortly after the launch of the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 here in the United States Google is already delivering the latest and greatest version of Android to the Android Open Source Project. What does this mean for users? Well, not much unless you also happen to be a developer. This code will make it possible for some of your favorite ROM makers, like the CyanogenMod team, to begin work on the next major iterations of their Android 4.2-infused wares. There’s no telling how long it’ll take each individual ROM to incorporate Android 4.2, but you’ll want to keep your eyes and ears …

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How do i restore factory settings on a dell notebook?

Question by Big Cheese: How do i restore factory settings on a dell notebook? I own an inspiron 6400. I wanted to wipe my system and i didnt know that the re-boot settings were already installed onto the hard-drive. So i obtained a windows xp disc and overwrote everthing including my dell factory settings. This means i have lost all dell efault settings and programs.Is there anyway i can recover this without paying £92 for 1 years warranty? Best answer: Answer by brian gNo, if you have overwritten your partition or deleted it and tried to install xp again, theres not much you can do unless you get the recovery …

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How do I restore my Dell mini to factory settings?

by Dell’s Official Flickr Page Question by Horsegirl725: How do I restore my Dell mini to factory settings? I have the Dell inspiron mini and have no clue how to restore it to factory settings. Best answer: Answer by MaribeeCall Dell – Tech. Supp. Add your own answer in the comments!

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Q&A: How can i restore my Dell Dimension 2400 to factory settings without a restore CD?

Question by : How can i restore my Dell Dimension 2400 to factory settings without a restore CD? I have a Dell Dimension 2400 desktop, and I’ve lost the restore CD that came with my computer. How would I go about restoring my computer to factory settings without buying another disk? Best answer: Answer by geek-in-trainingBorrow anyonelse’s Dell XP disk. It will work. You are going to need a disk from somewhere. The 2400 did not have a restore partition on their hard drive. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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