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  • =?Utf-8?B?RWQ=?=
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    Completely Reset PC

    I would like to COMPLETELY reset my computer

    ie. Send it back to it's state when i turned it on for the first time.
    Delete files and uninstall programs. I have already backed up all important
    files.

    My computer is a Fujitsu-Siemens Si-1520 laptop from August 06 and i am
    using Windows XP home. I have my windows disk.

    I tried putting the disk in and pressing the right buttons with the result
    that all programs were uninstalled (GOOD) but ALL the files I originally had
    were STILL THERE (BAD). This included program files and old user files. There
    are now remnants which I cannot delete. I have tried finding answers at this
    site and many others but have not found a clear guide.

    Please help me. Ed
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    • Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]
      #2
      Re: Completely Reset PC

      Hi Ed,

      You have found the wrong newsgroup for this kind of question. Try

      microsoft.publi c.windowsxp.gen eral

      This newsgroup is meant for .Net related questions.

      I suspect your answer would be format your drive, however, do not do this unless you know what the effects are.


      On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:50:05 +0200, Ed <Ed@discussions .microsoft.comw rote:
      I would like to COMPLETELY reset my computer
      >
      ie. Send it back to it's state when i turned it on for the first time.
      Delete files and uninstall programs. I have already backed up all important
      files.
      >
      My computer is a Fujitsu-Siemens Si-1520 laptop from August 06 and i am
      using Windows XP home. I have my windows disk.
      >
      I tried putting the disk in and pressing the right buttons with the result
      that all programs were uninstalled (GOOD) but ALL the files I originally had
      were STILL THERE (BAD). This included program files and old user files. There
      are now remnants which I cannot delete. I have tried finding answers at this
      site and many others but have not found a clear guide.
      >
      Please help me. Ed
      >


      --
      Happy coding!
      Morten Wennevik [C# MVP]

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        • =?Utf-8?B?RWQ=?=
          #3
          Re: Completely Reset PC

          Thank You. I'll try it now


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            • Mythran
              #4
              Re: Completely Reset PC



              "Ed" <Ed@discussions .microsoft.comw rote in message
              news:CED46165-679E-442E-95B0-7C147850CA6E@mi crosoft.com...
              Thank You. I'll try it now
              >
              >
              <and we never hear from Ed again>

              :P

              Mythran


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                • =?Utf-8?B?RWQ=?=
                  #5
                  Re: Completely Reset PC

                  Or do you?

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