how to restore factory settings?

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Hello guys,

I think that my system does not work correctly because i used ccleaner and its functions for four times every other day. i do not know :shock: but i may see some changes on my system, like show known extensions, change folder view and etc.

I want to know how i can restore factory settings?


Thank you, :)
Alireza
 

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by restore factory settings do you mean set everything back to default? or wipe windows and start again? also are you using RTM or Retail Windows 7?
 

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Hello guys,

I think that my system does not work correctly because i used ccleaner and its functions for four times every other day. i do not know :shock: but i may see some changes on my system, like show known extensions, change folder view and etc.

I want to know how i can restore factory settings?


Thank you, :)
Alireza

You need several things.

first a restore dvd (or win 7 dvd)
you should have a "restore" partition on your hard drive

Do you have these things?

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by restore factory settings do you mean set everything back to default? or wipe windows and start again? also are you using RTM or Retail Windows 7?
I want to set everything back to default.

You need several things.

first a restore dvd (or win 7 dvd)
you should have a "restore" partition on your hard drive

Do you have these things?

Ken
Yes, i have windows 7 ultimate 64-bit. what is a restore partition?

Hello cyletech.



The first thing to try is a system restore to a point before you made the changes with CCleaner, have a look at the tutorial at the link below.

Be sure to keep us informed as to how it sorts out.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html?ltr=S
Do you mean i have to backup (get a point by system restore option) before working with CCleaner or programs like that?
 

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Hello Cyletech,

What brand of computer do you have? If it comes down to having to do a full factory restore, I'll see if I can't find the instructions for you for how.


However, first you should see if you may be able to do a system restore using a restore point dated before you had these problems to be able to fix this without have to start all over with a fresh install.


Yes, it's usually best and safer to create a restore point before you or any program make any changes to the system. This way if the change causes a problem, you can easil undo it by doing a system restore back to that restore point date. :)

Hope this helps for now,
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Hello Cyletech,

What brand of computer do you have? If it comes down to having to do a full factory restore, I'll see if I can't find the instructions for you for how.


However, first you should see if you may be able to do a system restore using a restore point dated before you had these problems to be able to fix this without have to start all over with a fresh install.


Yes, it's usually best and safer to create a restore point before you or any program make any changes to the system. This way if the change causes a problem, you can easil undo it by doing a system restore back to that restore point date. :)

Hope this helps for now,
Shawn
I have Personal computer. sorry i did not understand you. what do you mean?
 

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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
 

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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
How can i find this?
 

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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
How can i find this?

There should be a some sort of logo or marking on your computer case to indicate what brand it is. If you have a manual for your computer, it should tell you there as well.

When you restart your computer, most OEM computers will also have a splash screen with their name on it during bootup briefly.

Another option is to open the Start Menu, click on "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and "System Information". In the right pane of System Information, look under "System Manufacturer" to see if it tells you what brand your computer is.
 

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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
How can i find this?

There should be a some sort of logo or marking on your computer case to indicate what brand it is. If you have a manual for your computer, it should tell you there as well.

When you restart your computer, most OEM computers will also have a splash screen with their name on it during bootup briefly.

Another option is to open the Start Menu, click on "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and "System Information". In the right pane of System Information, look under "System Manufacturer" to see if it tells you what brand your computer is.


Thanks for the help Brink!
 

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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
How can i find this?

There should be a some sort of logo or marking on your computer case to indicate what brand it is. If you have a manual for your computer, it should tell you there as well.

When you restart your computer, most OEM computers will also have a splash screen with their name on it during bootup briefly.

Another option is to open the Start Menu, click on "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and "System Information". In the right pane of System Information, look under "System Manufacturer" to see if it tells you what brand your computer is.
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Sorry Cyletech. I meant the manufacturer of the Computer. For example: HP, Gateway, Alienware, Dell, etc......
How can i find this?

There should be a some sort of logo or marking on your computer case to indicate what brand it is. If you have a manual for your computer, it should tell you there as well.

When you restart your computer, most OEM computers will also have a splash screen with their name on it during bootup briefly.

Another option is to open the Start Menu, click on "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and "System Information". In the right pane of System Information, look under "System Manufacturer" to see if it tells you what brand your computer is.

Hello cyletech.


I think we were referring to the company that manufactured/built the actual PC like Dell or HP, that snip just shows the Operating System and hardware specifications, what brand name is the PC?
 

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How can i find this?

There should be a some sort of logo or marking on your computer case to indicate what brand it is. If you have a manual for your computer, it should tell you there as well.

When you restart your computer, most OEM computers will also have a splash screen with their name on it during bootup briefly.

Another option is to open the Start Menu, click on "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and "System Information". In the right pane of System Information, look under "System Manufacturer" to see if it tells you what brand your computer is.

Hello cyletech.


I think we were referring to the company that manufactured/built the actual PC like Dell or HP, that snip just shows the Operating System and hardware specifications, what brand name is the PC?
I do not know what it is and i do not know how i can find it. please help me
 

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I'm guessing based on what has been said so far that perhaps it is not a system built by a major manufacturer.
 

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Hi cycletech

Be sure to backup whatever you need to save (documents, music etc) to removable media (external hard-disk drive, DVD, USB-Drive etc.) before proceeding with the restore i.e. system restore or to factory default.

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