Is this the right way to restore my PC to factory settings?

[Vaas]

So im looking to restore my PC to its factory settings and i need help from you guys so i saw from a video that says all i have to do is go to, Control panel->System and security->Backup And Restore->Recover system settings or your computer->Advanced recovery methods->Reinstall Windows (requires Winodows installation disc) so yeah, will this work? im pretty sure the disc i have that came with my comp is the right disc, on the disc it says"microsoft windows 7 Reinstallation DVD", Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Please if you guys could let me know if this is the right disc and if this is the right way to reset to factory settings that would be super awesome!!!!

 

[theog]

Are you talking about a Dell, HP/Compaq, Fujitsu, Sony, ETC.

 

[Vaas]

Are you talking about a Dell, HP/Compaq, Fujitsu, Sony, ETC.

You mean my mother board? its a giga-byte mother board if so

 

[theog]

So im looking to restore my PC to its factory settings and i need help from you guys so i saw from a video that says all i have to do is go to, Control panel->System and security->Backup And Restore->Recover system settings or your computer->Advanced recovery methods->Reinstall Windows (requires Winodows installation disc) so yeah, will this work? im pretty sure the disc i have that came with my comp is the right disc, on the disc it says"microsoft windows 7 Reinstallation DVD", Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Please if you guys could let me know if this is the right disc and if this is the right way to reset to factory settings that would be super awesome!!!!

As you do not have a OEM manufacturer's PC, NO.

For self build PC.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
Do not partition or format.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
or
If you have a uEFI/BIOS firmware.
How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI BIOS:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[gregrocker]

If you're resetting an OS to factory settings then it should be factory OEM. Why dont' you know the maker of your PC?

A Reinstallation DVD normally means Dell. You can run Dell Windows 7 PC Restore
or get the superior Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

 

[Vaas]

I got my computer custom built from ibuypower.com

 

[LittleJay]

Hi Vaas and welcome to Seven Forums. Does your Windows 7 installation DVD have the product key on it, or is it pasted on your PC somewhere? You will need that to activate your copy of Windows 7 after you re-install it. You can use the procedure to re-install Windows that you outlined, but I usually just boot the computer up with the installation DVD and run the installer from there. If your computer didn't come with a lot bloatware installed, then your installation DVD shouldn't have much on it either. But you do have the option of downloading a Windows 7 iso and burning it to a new DVD, which won't have any pre-installed bloatware on it. Just read gregrocker's tutorial, which he posted a link to in his reply. I would advise you to first read his tutorial, before you proceed. It will tell you everything you need to know about a clean install. If you have any questions, just ask.

 

[Vaas]

Hey thanks for the response, i do have my key on my case, i also found this guide: How To Clean Install Windows 7 (Part 1 of 3) witch seems pretty simple and it uses the Restart with the DVD method, so does it matter if i use this guide or the guide you suggested ?

Thanks for reading this sorry for bad english~

 

[theog]

So im looking to restore my PC to its factory settings and i need help from you guys so i saw from a video that says all i have to do is go to, Control panel->System and security->Backup And Restore->Recover system settings or your computer->Advanced recovery methods->Reinstall Windows (requires Winodows installation disc) so yeah, will this work? im pretty sure the disc i have that came with my comp is the right disc, on the disc it says"microsoft windows 7 Reinstallation DVD", Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Please if you guys could let me know if this is the right disc and if this is the right way to reset to factory settings that would be super awesome!!!!

As you do not have a OEM manufacturer's PC, NO.

For self build PC.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
Do not partition or format.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
or
If you have a uEFI/BIOS firmware.
How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI BIOS:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

Some higher grade guides.

 

[Vaas]

So im looking to restore my PC to its factory settings and i need help from you guys so i saw from a video that says all i have to do is go to, Control panel->System and security->Backup And Restore->Recover system settings or your computer->Advanced recovery methods->Reinstall Windows (requires Winodows installation disc) so yeah, will this work? im pretty sure the disc i have that came with my comp is the right disc, on the disc it says"microsoft windows 7 Reinstallation DVD", Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Please if you guys could let me know if this is the right disc and if this is the right way to reset to factory settings that would be super awesome!!!!

As you do not have a OEM manufacturer's PC, NO.

For self build PC.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
Do not partition or format.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
or
If you have a uEFI/BIOS firmware.
How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI BIOS:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

Some higher grade guides.

Well i decided to use this guide http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C (the one you said i should use) But when i restart my computer with the Winodows 7 Reinstallation DVD nothing comes up and it just goes straight to login screen

 

[LittleJay]

Hi Vass. It sounds like you need to go into your system bios and set your optical drive to be the first boot option. Once you do that your Windows installation should work.

 

[LittleJay]

If you are unsure how to get into system bios, then reboot your system and on the bios screen that comes up, it should tell you which key to push to get into bios. In my case, I have an Asus motherboard and I have to tap the f2 key. If you have a motherboard manual that came with your computer you can look at that. The method you chose to install Windows will work. just be sure you have all the data files saved from your old Windows installation to another drive, because reinstalling the OS will wipe your HDD. Also, if you have two or more HDDs connected to your system, then you should unplug (pull the SATA cable) all of them, except the disk you want to install Windows too. That way Windows won't install any system files to another disk, which is a real pain. You need to turn your computer off before you unplug any HDDs, so you don't cause errors on them.

 

[gregrocker]

As you are reinstalling preinstalled Win7 use the DVD and steps provided in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 as originally suggested. Is there some reason you felt the need to find another one?

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