Need Help with Complete System Restore on HP Desktop with Vista?

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To perform a complete system restore on an HP desktop running Windows Vista, users should utilize the hidden recovery partition typically found on OEM computers. By rebooting the system and pressing function keys such as F12, F10, or F8, users can access the system recovery mode. Alternatively, if available, a set of recovery CD-ROMs can be used to restore the system to its original factory settings. For additional support, contacting HP support is recommended, as they provide thorough assistance.

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I have an HP desktop running vista. I am wanting to do a complete system restore to restore back to original settings. I can only find where to restore to a prev. back-up. How do I go about this--HELP
 
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gloverrn said:
I have an HP desktop running vista. I am wanting to do a complete system restore to restore back to original settings. I can only find where to restore to a prev. back-up. How do I go about this--HELP
You might want to call HP support, they are really good. I bought a new HP because of their support. 2 thumbs up. The only down side is that they will call you for two weeks after they've resolved your problem to make sure everything is still ok.
 
Usually there's a second "hidden" partition on the hard drive used to restore to factory settings on OEM computers. Reboot your system, and try pressing various function keys, F12, F10, F9, F8, F2, F1, ..., usually one of these will boot into a system recovery mode. In some cases, you may have a set of cd-roms used to do a system restore.
 
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