How to Simply Restore a Dell Laptop PC to Factory Settings
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2013
- Professional computer technician and host of the Guru Brew daily tech show, demonstrates in a simple way how owners can restore an Dell Inspiron series laptop back to factory settings while also showing how to save your photos and music so they will not be lost in the process. The technique shown in this video does not require a system disk to execute. This method is considered to be a destructive restore and as a result, all of the users data will be deleted, as the hard disk partition is fully reformatted.
How to Simply Restore a Dell Laptop PC to Factory Settings & Save You Files.
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Thanks , I was able to restore my computer to factory setting ... This is a Helpful video
GuruBrew, thank you! I have a Dell Vista and the prompts were slightly different but close enough to get it done!
+Melanie,
Would you care to explain what was different with your Vista laptop? My wife and I are seniors and have almost no experience with computers. See my post above.
Merci beaucoup!
Alain
im so happy that i was able to stumble upon your video , i called dell support and they were going to charge me $279 thank you sooo soooo much =)
I am not computer savvy, nor do I have the $280 that "Geek Squad" wanted to get rid of the multiple viruses on my Dell. They recommended that I "restore" my computer, but they refused to show me how. I bought a 32GB thumb drive from Walmart for $20, and I googled "How to reset my dell to factory settings" and this video popped up. Lucky for me I have the exact computer that was shown in the video. It took me a few hours, and I did it myself. The Virus is gone so thank you for posting this video!
The problem I have is at 11:33 of the video, the problem being the recovery tools list only goes down to command prompt so I do not have the bottom one you used during this video?
did you ever figure out what to do i have same problem
good work.
great way to go.
You are totally awesome. One of my friends just happen to be in the hospital. She's sick and her computer was sicker then she was. I promised that I would have her computer well and back to her before she came home. To make a long story short, because of you I was able to keep my word. Thank you sooooo much. God Bless You.
Thank you thank you thank. This video did exactly what I was looking for. Before I even found this I called someone and they wanted $129 to restore it. So glad I found you
Thank you, I learned more than expected.
This was very helpfull and even I could do this, and im only 12 so thanks for a good and easy tutorial
Same here broth
Same here too
Chicken broth?
He is 18 now ;)
Steve, I just restored an old laptop to the factory settings using your sage advice.....worked like a champ....thanks for sharing.
I love you man, you taught me how to intsall a graphics card 2 years ago, and now, I have this custom built computer. You really changed my life style man! Thanks! Cheers
I dont have the last option (Dell data safe restore and emergency backup) what shall i do?
Same plzzz help us
Go to Best Buy and make one
Hi: i don't have the "dell data safe restore & emergency back up" please advise!!!
I don't have it either!
do you guys have a dell computer?
This only works with dell computers. If you have a dell and this is not showing up, im sorry I don't know what to tell you. hope this helps. :)
Very well done I learned a lot ! I find your manner of speaking and presentation to be easy to follow and understand so many others may have the skills but if they talk real fast I cannot follow what they say . THANK YOU ! Bob in Michigan in a big snowstorm
What a life saver this is! Was ready to buy another computer after mine was hacked but this was so easy to follow. Thanks!
"Windows Easy Transfer doesn't transfer viruses"
This is very incorrect. Viruses, worms, trojans, etc. don't need to be "installed" on a machine for it to be infected. Any of the files you transfer can be infected with all sorts of malicious code that can easily take foothold on the new machine.
This laptop could have been fixed without going through the pain of reinstalling everything. Removing those fake malware removal applications and doing a general system cleanup would have resolved pretty much all of the issues.
+Brian Tumor *gasp* there actually exists another honest and competent computer tech in this world, I though I was all alone out there.
Dirtbag techs that go through peoples' files or run unprotected backups can remain happily ignorant from the fact that most computer users; When time to upgrade will send their computers out to recycling, the dump or some second hand shop will never bother wiping their machines. It's still disgusting they get away with it on a daily basis though.
I can't tell you how many computers I've acquired over the years from such sources that have had financial records, business records, SSNs and even their childrens medical records on them. And people wonder why identity theft is at an all time high. I do these unknown people favors when I get them and run a department of defense extended wipe on them before reusing them for something else.
I also have the fair share of cleaning up after other techs messes stories, but that could write a small novella.
I HAVE WACHED THIS VID..A FEW TIMES IN THE PAST. AND JUST FORGOT TO SAY THANKS ..SO IM SAYING IT NOW...
Wow! Me too, I seen this video awhile back remembering how helpful it was but forgot to say thank you....very cool.
Dude thanks so much I've been trying to restore this for hours and your vid is the only one I found with helpful info
Thank you so so much for this video. My laptop was completely fried with adds and popups. My laptop is now working 100% completely fine and brand new. This was very helpful and you explained everything thoroughly. Thanks again!
Omg,Im Totally laughing right now Haha xD
Why? this is an easy tut
an Otaku Or Votaku would get the joke.
Puchii Tsukayin keep your immature jokes to yourself!
It's not a 'Immature Joke' and you might aswell leave this comment i'm not even a troll ._. you're not a Vocaloid Fan,so you don't get it.
Nobody is a fan of that shit
Help! I have the Restore Option but when I select that, it just reboots the computer. It doesn't allow me to restore.. What am I doing wrong?
me 2 T-T
I'm having the same problem you are 😢
I am having the same problem? Now what do we do?
It's been two years and the guy doesn't bother with a reply nor does anyone else. 2012 BS if you ask me.
Helped me see what I needed to do BEFORE jumping in. Thanks!!
I just rewatched the video, I have a Dell Pc and I am in the process of doing what your video has shown. THANK YOU I will see how this goes!
Well spoken, non-intimidating!!!!! 10 thumbs up!!!! lol
What if you can't find the last option
Aroe Xo yeah
Aroe Xo same
your instruction is so easy and your voice is calming.. i am restoring formating on my own my dell window 8.. but i am taking the needful step on doing the needed backup from you. Thank you very much for sharing the knowledge.
a very thorough tutorial..this gonna be my back up plan..just in case. thanks a lot.
Thank you for this video. I was just looking online for instructions to restore my Dell from Recovery Discs and found your video. It was exactly what I needed. Again, thank you very much.
Thank you for posting this video it helped me immensely! I have been meaning to fix (restore) my mother's old Dell computer and reset it for my sister to use. You quickly and easily explained the process. Once again Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!! this video allowed me to restore my super old Dell for at least the next few months till I wait for laptop prices to drop
I love watching you troubleshoot computers. I find it strangely amusing xD. Also a very detailed tutorial. Nice one!
Very professional and helpful video! You saved me money, time and my computer. Thank you!
Thanks for the help ! I've tried lots of places asking how I can do this but nobody gave me a straight answer ,keep going man ! :D
Very easy to follow instructions. Currently half way thru the process. will keep you posted
This video is excellent! The instructions were simple and clear. Thank you.
Very good teaching video,sure wish you lived next door to me to help me out on my computer problems,but with videos like these,it's made it possible for me to work on my computer since I don't have anyone close by to help me.
You're a great man to guide others to their truth of learning meaning-full skills.
Thanks!
Awesome!! Thanks to good people like you who offer genuine help to people like us. You have earned my respect.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU BEAUTIFUL SONOFABITCH!!!!! I have had this Dell Inspiron 1018 Mini for a very long time and finally I have a chance to start over.
dude thanks sooo much. after watching your video on this my comp is running perfect!
your so awesome! and i will be using you as my go to guy for any issues!!
Thank you very much, I had been trying to do this for a while now, and it wasn't until I stumbled across this video that I was able to perform, thanks.
thanks guru brew for an excellent tutorial once again... keep up the great work, you videos are the best on yourube for sure!!!
Thank you for taking time to help us!
Many thanks for this. It has to be the easiest and clearest guidance I have come across and is exactly what I need to restore my wife's PC which has virtually locked solid! I had no idea this option to restore existed. :-)
Thankyou very much for the video, its has helped me a great deal, in fixing my brothers laptop. i have subscribed to you and will watch the rest in due course. always nice to know there are people out there with good information and that are willing to help others. once again thankyou
Awesome! Thanks my man! Perfect descriptions and eactly what I was looking for!
Nice job, not to fast, not to slow. I'll save it to my favorites !
Thanks, I was able to restore my Dell Inspiron running windows Vista! It had the exact problem the computer in the video did
Thanks for the great video! I'm working on rebuilding my Precision M4600, and I hope this will work for me. As long as I didn't delete something I shouldn't have, it should work great. I didn't know that windows easy transfer would also install programs! That's huge! That's the biggest pain for me after rebuilding...getting all my software I need back on the machine.
Thank you for your tutorial I have done many factory resets for friends & family & i never new about windows easy transfer, I did every thing manually but not any more thanks to you.
Thank you for sharing your recommendations and experience. The process worked for me.
guruBrew i followed your directions...& computer came out PERFECT...THANKS
This video helped me fix my PC... But even better is the GlamourShots on the wall! Golden.
Thank you so much, clear and easy to follow and now I have a new working computer!
An excellent job. Do you have a build for the hard drive and PC power supply?
I had never heard about tapping F8 to open system repair that's new for me but I am very tech savvy and found this to be a very interesting video
thanks you helped me very well and can you tell me what is the best antivirus program to use
Mate I must say that was a massive help and it was so easy to do...thanks heaps from Australia cheers
You are a tech life saver. I restored my computer so I could give it to my little sister 😍😍😍 thanks so much you are so very helpful
Thank you for the step by step instruction, it solved the laptop issues
Thanks so much for this vid, I wanted to give my laptop to my friend and now I can. Worked like a charm :)
Thank you for your timely video. I have a Dell 530 w/ Win 7 to upgrade with new drivers and a laptop being sent to the manufacturer. I will use your step by step video to remove all files prior to shipping. Regards
Thank you! I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon on my laptop and the 2 desktops in the house! You have saved my household some money! Smooches!
Awesome! I feel like a computer geek now. I have vista so hopefully everything will run smoothly.
Over 2 days but finally done Thanks so much.
Thank you, I don't know anything in advance but this video has giving me good information on how to restore my window 7 computer to factory settings... Thank you once again...
You are most welcome. thank you for the comment
Thank You, you were lots of help. I purchased a used Dell laptop and need help. I couldn't do anything with the System Administrator Password still in effect. I'm still trying, but this video has helped me alot. Thank You.
Thank You, Thank You & Thank You!!!! It worked like a charm :-) I thought I wasn't gonna be able to use my laptop again, because I had a BSOD. God Bless You!!!
That's awesome, you are a good friend. You are totally welcome.
Thank you for sharing...Steve....you're a profesional Guru Brew!
Thanks for being there for us. New needs for me...For proxy Server How can you keep this from blocking access to the internet?
I really appreciate you doing this, excellent! Thank you!
Thank you for the video. Followed step by step and it worked like a charm.
Thanks for the post,just done mine,working perfect now.
I had an old computer, I used the windows disk method. Thank you, nice video
you are THE MAN!!! Thank you so much. I have a Dell XPS, and your tutorial is still very helpful.
Great tips and instruction here.
Thank you!
Thank you for this very helpful walk through to restore a dell.
Good stuff buddy. It was real helpful with the understand of something I needed to know. Thank you.
Thank you for this post. Very helpful and easy to follow. THANKS!
Sincere thanks, i just reinstalled windows vista following your guide and everything went to plan.Now for the updates...
Thank you for posting this video, it was very helpful and easy to follow.
Thanks guru brew :) this was so helpful! :)
Thanks a lot for the video my computer was so slow and had a virus so bad I couldn't get the windows easy transfer to work so I switched only some pictures over to a USB drive so far it's running much faster
Realy nice video very helpfu. Whats boot anti virus do you recomend
The whole point of troubleshooting and repair is to go through each step. The process is tedious and boring but each step is important. I did skim through it and thought it was a very useful and helpful how to. Nice work overall.
Thanks that was a huge help!
Keep up the good and awesome work of yours!
Such a great video! I ended up erasing everything on my laptop but that is what I was going for. All of my files and pictures were from I was young and I didn't need them. Thanks anyways!
Very nicely done. It was at my level of computer expertise.
Thanks! This video was very informative and helped me fix my computer!
Very good! Am trying restore, upgrade a 5 year old Dell. Hopefully will be able to use your tip here!👏👏👍👍
Thanks for the tutorial, it works.
Thank you! My computer is running top notch from following this video.
Try going into bios (Dell I think is F2) after reseating and see if the hard drive is listed in there under attached devices. It's is possible the drive interface might be turned off in BIOS setting but doubtful.
Learned a lot, thanks
Thanks a lot...I fixed my longtime PC issue because of you..Have a wonderful day :)
easy to understand thanks GB