How do you reset a Dell Windows XP computer?

Answer by  worker5825 (96)

In order to reset the computer to factory specification, you must insert the Dell System Restore CD that came with your PC. Restart your computer and it will boot into the restore mode. Choose to perform a factory restore. Please note that this will erase all your data and wipe the hard drive.

Answer by  VetTech (49)

Click your start menu, and find the button reading "Shut Down". Click this, and either select Shut Down from the drop-down box, or click the large red Shut Down button.

Answer by  kd97 (733)

You can reset a Dell Windows XP system by holding down the control, alt, and delete buttons at the same time. You will then be prompted to restart or shut down the system. If you would like to power it down entirely, you can also use the power button, or unplug directly from the wall.

Answer by  markkicksu (35)

When the start screen comes on press CTRL and F11 to reset the computer. This should reset the computer, if it doesn't then you probably should contact DELL customer service.

Answer by  kenny39 (232)

to reset a dell xp computer will need to find the operating system reinstall disc that came with the computer or contact dell to obtain one. Once you have one just pop it in the cd drive, reboot, then it should start the windows install process

Answer by  wildfire (135)

If you have your Reboot CD, you can open it and reset everything from there. After you open the CD you should be able to access the programs and reinstall and reset XP. But if you don't have it, you may want to call Dell Customer service and have them walk you through the whole process.

Answer by  jon5312 (120)

you will want to find your recovery discs that either came with you computer ehwn you got or you made them yourself with dvd discs and then insert them into your computer and run them through the install process and follow the instutions on screen and if you cant find your dics go to your support website online

Answer by  baranisachin (11)

The best way is to take a backup of all your data in the computer and format the hard disk and install the fresh copy of XP into the Dell computer. And another simple way is goto to the control panel and uninstall all the unwanted programs that is bundled with the Dell computer.

Answer by  peacock (36)

Resetting of a Dell Windows XP computer has more methods. System restore is a common method and an internet explorer containing make program defaults functionality. Another method is insert the os cd in to the drive and there is an option associate with it.

Answer by  lance44 (55)

Reboot your computer. press f11 at splash screen Dell PC Restore by Symantec window appears. Choose Restore. Press Confirm to acknowledge that all existing data on your computer will be lost. it will go away and you'll see a message that the recovery was successful.

Answer by  japratt (1687)

If you are wanting to reset this type of computer you will want to press a certain control once the computer boots up. You will need to contact dell or look up the command.