resetting win 7

I have a dell 64 bit notebook that has become really slow and I'd like to put it back to its original state (no file data needs saving).

I don't have a disk but it does have a Win 7 Home Premium certificate on the back.

I seem to remember the last time I did this I had to call Microsoft and get another key but not sure.

(each time I try and create a system repair disk it doesn't complete)
(pressing F8 or fn+F8 at start up does nothing)

Any suggestion what I should do?

Shall we try to speed it up first?

and see if that helps?

dalai said:

ok ...

If you don't want to that's fine?

You seem like you don't want to, and i don't want to waste my time :)

Okay brilliant,

   Warning

Back up before performing any of these steps

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• run "MSCONFIG" From the run command "Windows key + R" scroll across to start up items, and disable anything you dont need to run when you turn on the computer.

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Perform a Full Virus scan with Malware Bytes and Avast, and post results before you remove anything.

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Download CCleaner and run a clean up.

When Cleaning up your registry be sure to back up

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Post back after and i will give you some more tips.

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   Tip

Here is also a good Tutorial on optimizing windows 7: Optimize Windows 7

Your key on the COA can be used again and again.

AddRAM said:

Your key on the COA can be used again and again.

It can be yes, i just wanted to save the hassle of re-installing everything again but cleaning up the computer

Just wanted to let HIM know.

dalai, why are you trying to create a system repair disc ?

If you have a Recovery partition, you can use that to restore windows to it`s "original state". Like when you first go it.

When you turn on the machine it should show you which key to push to start the Recovery process.

AddRAM said:

Just wanted to let HIM know.

No worries :)